Title: Inadequate Performance, Breaks, 3-Month Replacement
Product review: The first one I got had a broken case, obviously broken when it went in the box. Amazon sent a new one immediately.Produces something approaching espresso. Always ran out of hot water when brewing one shot. Always ran out of steam when steaming 6 oz of milk, preheated to 100 degrees.The steam valve gave out after a month. Sent it in for warranty service; it's unrepairable and replacement will take about three months.I've ordered a real $200 espresso machine and when the replacement DeLonghi finally arrives I'll have a light-duty, backup not-quite-espresso machine.
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