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DeLonghi ESAM 5500 Perfecta Espresso Machine
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With a name like Perfecta, this little guy promises a whole lotta love when you press his buttons. But the ESAM 5500 from DeLonghi lives up to the name by brewing perfect shots and creamy drinks, all at piping hot temperatures and the press of a button. Featuring the improved heating system, a built-in bypass doser and burr grinder, large front-accessible water tank and the single-drink steam system that cuts down on the waste of milk, the Perfecta makes your coffee routine easy with professional quality - morning, noon or night!
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Learn more about the Perfecta 5500:
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Crew Review
Pros
- Perfecta Programma - Among its many programmable features, this machine can be set to automatically brew your favorite drink, on a timer. Wake up to a delicious, 'perfecta' espresso!
- Power Steam - Push-button simplicity makes frothing a snap
- Cut the Waste - This machine's most unique feature is that it only heats the milk for the drink you're brewing. This means you can easily put the remaining milk (in the container) back into the fridge. No waste!
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Cons
- Not Music to Our Ears- The grinder can be ear-splitting
- No Manual Steam - Users can use the automatic frothing container, but there is no standard steam wand on
- Plastic?- Unlike its steely cousin, the Gran Dama, this machine features a housing with more plastic than the price tag might justify
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How it Works
Text - brief synopsis of operation and link to a user manual if possible.
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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 (if applicable) and drip tray every few days
- Optional: Perform backflush routine and clean the filter basket each week
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Features & Accessories
Sure, you may be pressing the Perfecta's buttons, but find out what's going on behind the sleek facade.
Components & Functionality
- Automatic For the People: The 5500's efficient brewing system grinds and brews espresso while the automatic milk frother dispenses creamy, hot milk into your cup. With four programmable coffee drink sizes and 3 programmable milk drink buttons, allowing you complete, consistent control of your coffee and milk volume.The self-cleaning milk system takes that unnecessary hassle out of your latte or cappuccino!
- Get With the Program: Through the LCD display, users can access the detailed programming menu, set coffee and milk volume, adjust temperature, access cleaning cycles, and much more. The display leads you through every operation, brewing, cleaning, programming on the Gran Dama, and is easily navigable and brightly lit.
- Push-Button Foam Party: The Perfecta has mastered automatic beverages with their integrated milk frothing system. The 25 oz. milk container froths or steams and then pours directly into your cup. After your drink, press the "clean" button on the milk container, and the machine automatically flushes the milk system with hot water. Dishwasher safe, the milk container can also be stored in the refrigerator between drinks!
- Grind Like a Pro: The Perfecta employs a heavy-duty burr grinder built to last the life of the unit. Inside the 7 oz. bean hopper, you will find an adjustment knob which allows you to fine-tune your grind settings.
- Get Into Hot Water: The 5500 comes complete with the ability to dispense hot water right from the boiler. Simply remove the milk container and snap the hot water spout into place, and you are ready.
- Dose Me: Need it stronger? Maybe it's time to dial it back to decaf? The 5500's bypass doser allows you to bypass the grinder with pre-ground coffee, making it easy to make the shift from one bean to another.
- Warm It Up: Did you know you lose as much as 15 degrees from your drink when you use a cold cup? Take the edge off of your shot glasses or cups with the cup warming surface.
Included Accessories
- Cleaning Tools: Including a cleaning brush, detergent and lubricant for the brew group
- Water Hardness Kit: Test the quality of your water and use that info to set your machine to adjust for any impurities
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Tech Specs
- Color: Silver and Black
Power: 1350 Watts @120 Volts
- Size: 14" H x 11" W x 15" D
- Weight: 30 pounds
- Body Material: Stainless Steel and Plastic
- Warranty: 2-year warranty with Delonghi's White Glove service (includes shipping to and from closest service center)
- Origin: Italy
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