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Description   Ready to move up from your Krups or Mr. Coffee? DeLonghi's BAR32 Pump-Driven Espresso Maker may just be your next rung. Featuring both pod and coffee ground brewing, an easy-to-use frothing wand and a dual thermal system so you can control water and steam temperatures separately, the BAR32 is a great mid-range espresso maker that is a good value overall. Learn more about the BAR32: Pros & Cons How it Works Care Features & Accessories Tech Specs Pros Pod Convenience - You can use either standard ESE pods or your own ground coffee, but the pods make for mess-free convenience in the mornings. The machine comes with a starter package of Illy pods for you to try Frothing Wand - Many folks love the frothing wand, as it makes short work of fluffy foam! This can be a difficult skill to attain, so the frothing attachment is a big plus for cappuccino lovers Good Overall Value - Based on sheer quality versus cost, this machine appears to stand up well -- it's middle of the road, and taste reports are just enough all over the place to suggest that the machine likely caters best to those that don't love super dark and murky espresso Cons Tricky Filter Basket - Several users have reported that the filter basket has become twisted in the filter head, making the machine unusable. To avoid this, you have to be very careful not to twist the filter too tightly in the machine Weak Espresso - The size of the portafilter and the overall pump pressure of the machine means that many users report a weaker shot. Substituting a super fine espresso grind only results in clogging the portafilter, so strong coffee is the result of more than one shot pull -- thus taking more time Poor Manufacturer Support - Many users have reported non-existent to severely delayed customer service and support of their machine from the manufacturer; some have been unable to have their machine fixed in less than a few months, others have been unable to get the right replacement part in a timely manner because it's on backorder How it Works For full detail on how the BAR32 works, please check out DeLonghi's User Manual. Care For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine: Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal. Clean the brew gasket with a cleaning brush daily Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days Features & Accessories The BAR32 has several great features that make is such a good value, including: Components & Functionality Pump Driven - 15 Bars High pressure results in rich crema every time. Swivel Jet Frother Easily froth up the milk you need for your cappuccinos and lattes. Dual Filter Holder Dual function attachments support either pod or coffee ground brewing.  Removable Water Tank The 35 oz (1 liter) tank is easy to remove and clean. Two Thermostats Warms up quickly and lets you separately control both water and steam temperature. Accessories Package of 18 Illy ESE Pods If you haven't been pod-friendly before, here's your chance to try out their great convenience. Tech Specs Colors: Black Origin: China

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