NOTE: due to the manufacturer changing the contents of the full set, the ESE pod filter is no longer included.
De’Longhi “EC 685” is an irreplaceable appliance if you’re looking for a product of the highest quality, yet are unwiling to sacrifice simplicity of use. With just three buttons, you will be able to control all the functions of this coffee machine. Thanks to the electronic control system, you will be able to easily set the temperature and pour of your beverages. It’s quick too: this coffee machine will be ready to make the most delicious cup of coffee in just a few seconds.
MUCH MORE THAN JUST ESPRESSO
With this coffee machine, you’ll be able to prepare your favourite coffee style: not only espresso or coffee with milk but also latte, macchiato, flat white, americano, mocha, cappuccino, tea or hot milk.
POWER SAVING MODE
Don’t worry if you forget to turn off your De’Longhi “EC 685”. When it’s not used for a while, it switches off automatically.
PROFESSIONAL MACHINE
The metallic body with chrome finish and professional filter holder will make you feel like a true barista. Drip protection will make sure that coffee doesn’t go where it shouldn’t.
POWER
This machine boasts a powerful heating element and a special system that ensure your machine is always ready for work. Powerful 15-bar pressure will help develop the amazing taste and aroma of your favourite beans!
MARTIN NOBLET
Good machine. Its dosing system and controls excellent. But not easy to use.
Ambiguity in instructions in how to use the water filter. What setting should I set for water hardness?
The Coffee Mate
Hi, Martin,
I’m pretty sure you will get used to it and it will make you great coffee. While speaking about instructions De’Longhi created really good ones with pictures: https://www.delonghi.com/Global/InstructionManuals/EN/EN-DeLonghi%20EC685-Manual.pdf
If you will need anything else, do not hesitate contact us again !
WoG
I’m not sure. This is my second machine since my previous coffee machine broke. For a long time I kept using the Zelmer, which has ridiculous reviews. In fact, its quality was not the best, on average it lasted two or three years at the most (I had three or four such machines in row). Now this express is unavailable so I had to look for something new. I didn’t think it would be that hard.
I tried the Krups Opio for a while, a total failure. De Longhi much better than Krups but still not what Zelmer did. I don’t know what it is. Neither of these two, i.e. Opio nor Dedica, can handle ground coffee. I had to dust off my old KG79, vary basic burr grinder. At the factory settings, the finest coffee, Opio still hopeless, Dedica at least drinkable coffee. A big improvement after dismantling the coffee grinder and switching to an even finer, than factory, grind. At least, Dedica is able to maintain parameters close to the recommended ones. I manage to put about 14-15 grams of coffee in a non-pressurized filter, brewing for 25-30 seconds I get 30 to 60 grams of yeld. Coffee brewed this way is not bad, but … still way from Zelmer, where I used a filter for a single espresso to get coffee I liked. In the morning, I didn’t have to play an alchemist counting seconds and measuring grams. I just heated the coffeemaker, the cup, loaded the coffee and after a while I had the brew, maybe far from finesse but at least devoid of excessive bitterness or sourness.
John McParland
Great little machine. Makes a consistent shot of espresso. Good price. I am only giving four stars because it was shipped from Poland and not the U.K.
Oliver
Did that mean you had to pay UK VAT on your purchase?
Anthony O’Grady
This machine is very good makes latte like the coffee shop. Plus good service from coffee mate
Josh Lawrie
Fantastic service from The Coffee Mate team.
Great product. Speedy delivery.
Even got a free bag of coffee beans for a minor inconvenience that was swiftly resolved. Definitely recommend this site.