De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4200, Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

September 17, 2021

DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200 coffee machine review

De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4200 Review

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De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4200 is a coffee machine that makes a brew to make your day. It is a bean to coffee making machine that prioritizes your preferences and makes an excellent, fresh, Java-like coffee. De’Longhi’s Magnifica is a refreshing rendition of a coffee machine that brews the all-kind coffee at the touch of a button. Your fingertips have magic, and this coffee machine is proof. a slim and elegant bean to cup coffee machine with automatic cleaning & descaling features. The DeLonghi Magnifica includes an integrated full coffee bean grinder with 7 adjustable coarseness levels which allows a fresher cup of flavourful coffee. The adjustable milk frother allows you to make your own velvety & creamy barista-style cappuccino at home.
With the Magnifica ESAM 4200, the possibilities are endless, whether you prefer a strong espresso in the morning or a frothy cappuccino this device delivers a variety of coffees in under 60 seconds.

Top Features

Coffee based beverages at the touch of a button
Brew 2 espresso cups at the same time
Exceptional micro foaming milk frother
Customise coffee aroma, flavour and quantity
Automatic cleaning function
Elegant, dynamic silver finish

The De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4200 Magnifica is built-in with many thermo-stats that intelligently tune your preferences. It helps in steaming and frothing the milk to give the creamiest and softest froth. In addition to that, the cleaning process is effortless. Here’s how you use it.

The machine grinds your beans noiselessly. With the in-built milk-tank, you can make just any kind of coffee from the comfort of your home.

Be it coffee beans or ground coffee itself, the 15-bar pump pressure makes the perfect coffee. All you need to do is pour the coffee beans into the inbuilt grinder and wait for it to brew it as it suits you. The manual is also available should you choose to venture on a path of variety.

Dual Boiler System

One of the key features that the coffee machine promises is the two mugs of coffee, at the same time. Here, the machine is designed to separate the steam boiler from the brew boiler. This is called thermoblock technology, an efficient way to rapidly heat water.

Due to this kind of system, the efficacy of the process is improved by eight per cent over single boiler systems. The double boiler is activated when you set the machine in motion with a single touch. If you’ve left the coffee in the unit, you should not worry about it getting cold. The dual coffee system is also equipped with a cup warming facility.

Easy Maintenance

After your coffee is done, you don’t have a lot to take care of. The Magnifica is very self-reliant. The drip tray at the bottom, for example, uses all the space that is available to make sure you don’t have to keep emptying it all the time.

The water tank is large, and it is front loading. You can easily pull it out and keep the machine clean all the time due to these small details.

The advanced systems make the machine very environment friendly. This is done through automatic shutting-off when not in use for an extended period or stand-by functions.

Easy to clean & use

Excellent quality in cup

Your beverages at one touch

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Elegant & stylish

exceptional milk frother

How to Steam Milk De’Longhi Magnifica?

Thanks to the milk tray in the De’Longhi Magnifica, steaming milk is easy. Pour milk into the milk tray, and wait for the indicator to show a sign.

Use the steam wand to deposit the boiled milk into a mug. Now, let the steamed milk into the same mug by moving the steam wand up and down. This helps prevent bubbles in your coffee.

Using the Milk Frother - How Good Is the Frother

The most endearing feature of the De’Longhi Magnifica is the milk frother that it is equipped with. It is temperature-controlled, and that is a prime reason for the creamy softness of the froth.

The optimization in the system allows the device to mix milk, water and steam inequitable amounts to make a perfect froth. The separate frothing arm is heated and creates a weightless froth as required for a latte.

The most surprising feature of the milk froth is that it uses this froth to make its own latte art! The way to avail of this feature is by removing the paranello wand from the device. On displacing it, there is a plastic steam pipe which is essentially a single hole steam diffuser/wand. Using that, you can create your latte art.

How Long Does an Espresso Take to Make?

Making an excellent espresso is a defining feature of the machine. It takes less than 40 seconds to heat the device and an additional 20 seconds to make an espresso.

How Often Do You Need to Descale a Coffee Machine?

Descale your coffee machine every two to three months. Descaling is the process by which remnants found in liquid-based systems and devices are removed. It prevents clogging and ensures smoother functioning of the machine.

How to Clean De’Longhi Magnifica Coffee Machine?

Cleaning this coffee machine is not very difficult because of how convenient the system is. Here are some tips and notes to keep in mind.

The funnels, filters, tanks and other components that are removable must be cleaned after each use
It applies especially to the milk tray and the funnels
The steamer wand used for frothing must be cleaned after every use
To clean a steamer wand: Let some steam flow through the single hole pipe. Place a cup under the arm and collect the remnants in the cup
Descaling your machine is highly recommended as it prevents the collection of residues in the unit
The warning lights are your friends. They will light up with a warning about when you need cleaning and descaling

How to Descale De’Longhi Magnifica?

The best to descale your De’Longhi Magnifica coffee machine is by following the procedure stated below.

The descaler is provided in the box unit. Empty the water tank and other tanks and trays
Add 100ml of the descaler with 1 litre of clean water in the tank
Make sure there is a large bowl under the nozzles
Press and hold down on the descaling button for three seconds
The light indicator will light up to tell you when the machine is ready to descale. Switch the coffee machine on to start the process
The water will get collected in the bowl after which you need to turn the switch off
Once that is done, replace the bowl with another large bowl
Remove the water tank and empty any remaining water. Add more water to it to clean and residual descaling liquid
Switch the machine on again and then turn it off once the water is collected

Can I Use Vinegar to Descale my De’Longhi Magnifica?

There are different answers to whether or not you can use vinegar to descale your coffee machine. Especially your De’Longhi Magnifica.

We advise you not to use vinegar. The acetic acid will be too harsh on the material, and the boilers have a higher chance to absorb the taste of vinegar.

How to Make Latte with De’Longhi Magnifica?

The best lattes can be made using the De’Longhi Magnifica coffee machine. Other variants for the same recipe can be found in the manual too. Here’s the set of steps to follow to make a perfect latte.

Pour your coffee beans into the grinder and set them to your desired speed of griding
You will then place a mug near the funnels and collect the amount of coffee you need for your latte
Now, pour milk into the milk tray and collect warmed milk into a different mug
Change the settings to froth the milk and then switch the milk froth arm on
Push the mug upwards and downwards under the arm to collect the froth in the milk mug you had used earlier
Pour this milk into the coffee you had collected in your glass earlier
Serve it steaming hot

How to Use Ground Coffee in De’Longhi Magnifica?

Ground coffee can also be used in place of coffee beans. There is a funnel meant for the ground coffee powder that you can put one scoop of ground coffee in.

Place a glass to collect the coffee. Switch the machine on so that the milk, water and ground coffee mix in a proportion that you have set. There is a pre-set mode for making coffee so choose that when making coffee using a ground coffee mix.

Customizing the Brewing of Your Coffee

Customizing is the aim of the De’Longhi Magnifica to even exist. It makes coffee that meets your preferences.

There are two dials, one of which is meant for water volume and the other for your coffee strength. Under the lid of the bean, you will find another smaller dial. This dial is meant to adjust the coarseness of the grind.

Design

The coffee machine is built to ensure convenience. Therefore, the design is thoughtful, all the way from setting it up to descaling it. All the trays and tanks and other bits are removable to reduce wastage.

Functionality

The funnel, called the group head, from where the coffee comes from after it is ground can be set to customized height. You do not have to worry about the height of the glasses or mugs to collect your coffee.

Ease of Use

Because of its sleek and handy design, the machine is perfectly easy to use. It takes even lesser time to clean up. The setting up might take some more time, but once you know how it works, everything is a piece of cake.

Quality of Coffee

The De’Longhi Magnifica serves coffee that matches high-end cafes. It is satisfying, aromatic and makes the best of all coffees. The quality of coffee is consistent when you use De’Longhi Magnifica’s coffee machine.

Value for Money

It is well worth the money you’re paying for it. Instant and heart-warming coffee that is made noiselessly in the morning? A self-cleansing and responsible system of reminders? You couldn’t have asked for more.

Programmable functions

The programmable buttons are the ones that need to be pressed to make your coffee. You can even give voice commands to set your preferences. There are pre-set modes for making your coffee too.

Highly Configurable Grinding

The grinding and coarseness setting can be adjusted to your likes. The ground coffee is incredible and tastes just as you need it.

Are Other Colours Available?

No. At the moment, it is available only in Silver.

What Customers Say?

In their reviews, customers have pointed out how versatile the machine is. It can handle almost any setting it is challenged. They’ve liked its design, ease in functionality and cleaning. The coffee is unchallenging; it fulfilled the dream of making a café like coffee at home.

Reasons to Buy

The machine blends technology and makes the system automatic and intelligent. The cleaning process is effortless, and the sheer variety of coffee one can make is endless. The device and the manual are both straightforward in their operations.

Reasons to Avoid

A few customers have complained about the long amounts of time it takes for the device to heat up. This may cause a delay in the coffee-making process.

The dials have no references, which some customers have found it difficult to go back to an older setting. Other than that, there are no other concerns to take important note of.

Our Thoughts

If you are looking for a coffee making machine that makes any kind of coffee you need, we recommend De’Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4200. The convenience in cleaning, its versatility and low maintenance appeals to us a lot. It is well worth and above for its price. There is nothing we’d rather use to make coffee than the excellence that the Magnifica provides.

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