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Review title: After just 9 months, this espresso machine is trashed.
Product review: For first six months, the machine worked great. I liked its ease of use, great crema and fast steam, even though it is too short for standard espresso cup or steamer pitcher [I use a small measuring cup]. A few months ago, the machine started 'binding up' and did not steam through in less than 20 minutes, much less produce crema, and now it also pours hot water over the top of the portable filter and down the handle -- I cannot make espresso without surrounding the machine with towels! Have cleaned the machine according to the instructions and dismantled the filters to clean by hand. To replace it, Delonghi's 'warranty' requires the customer to cut the power cord and mail it to them with a $15 check for shipping the new machine. Will do it this time but if new machine fails like this one did, I'm putting Delonghi at the bottom of my respect list and not buying another of their espresso machines.
