DeLonghi Espresso Coffee Maker ECP31.21 review
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- Milk frother
- Ground coffee
The Delonghi ECP31.21 is an espresso coffee machine with a steam nozzle to produce cappuccinos and lattes. It's a traditional coffee machine so can use either ground coffee or Easy Serving Espresso Pods. But how easy is it to use and does it make a decent cup of coffee? Find out in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
July 2016
Released
January 2016
Technical specifications
Features
General
- ColourBlack
- Height31cm
- Width34cm
- Depth26cm
- Weight3.6kg
- Manufacturer guarantee1-2 years
- Manufacturer guarantee termsDeLonghi bean-to-cup and premium pump espresso coffee machines have a two year guarantee as standard. Other models have a one year guarantee.
- Review detailsWe are continually making improvements to our tests. We last changed our test program in August 2018 which means that, if you’re looking at results for coffee machines tested before and after this date, they will not be directly comparable.
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