Delonghi Magnifica Esam 4200 User Manual

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If you are looking for an excellent coffee making machine, you should include the Delonghi ESAM 4200 in your list. The machine is capable of producing a steaming hot cup of espresso in less than five minutes, and you can choose either to have a strong cup of espresso or just a moderately mixed cup of coffee.

The Delonghi Magnifica ESAM4200 is a bean-to-cup automatic espresso machine that also takes ground coffee or ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.

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It has the professional 15-bar pump pressure, which you would expect of a machine in this price bracket, along with a built-in burr grinder with seven adjustable grind settings so that you can select the best one for your chosen grade of coffee bean. There is a traditional stainless steel milk frothing arm and also a double boiler system which enables you to steam your milk at the same time as your espresso is brewing. It can make two espressos at once.

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  • Style bean-to-cup espresso/cappuccino machine with professional 15-bar pump pressure
  • Suitable for fresh coffee beans, ground coffee, input power (W): 1350
  • Traditional stainless steel milk frothing arm and built-in burr grinder

Contents

  • How Easy is the Delonghi Magnifica to use?
  • Will it make my favourite types of coffee?
  • Keeping Your Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Clean
  • Any complaints?
  • Common DeLonghi Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Issues
  • FAQ

How Easy is the Delonghi Magnifica to use?

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The Delonghi ESAM 4200 features a one touch system so you simply have to press one button and the process starts.

  1. First fill the 1.8L water tank and put the beans in the grinder.
  2. Press a button and the process starts with the grinder grinding just the right amount of beans to your chosen coarseness, the ground coffee then gets tightly packed before water is pushed though it at 15 bar pressure and the coffee is poured into your cup with a lovely crema layer.

You can adjust the settings to allow for more or less water and coffee so you will need to carry out a bit of trial and error until you get your perfect coffee.

Automatic timer

With the machine having an automatic timer, if you have a set morning routine you can have your machine up and running automatically around the time you wake up meaning that just one button push will have your drink tailored to your specific taste.

Will it make my favourite types of coffee?

Espresso

Americano

Cappuccino

Latte

How to make espresso?

If for example you want to produce a 50-60ml double shot of espresso, first try and get the amount of water right. Set the coffee strength to around two thirds and set the water quantity low. Tweak this until it is producing the desired 50 or 60ml – you will need to use a small measuring jug to check this.

Next set the grinder to around 4 and time how long the coffee takes to pour. A double shot should take 20 seconds. If it takes more than 20 seconds then the grind is too fine and if it takes less then it is too coarse. Again, keep tweaking this until you get it right.

It can be a bit of a faff to begin with but it’s worth taking the time as once you have the settings right you can be assured that you will be consistently getting your own perfect brew every time.

One thing to be aware of when using the grinder is make sure you only adjust the grinder setting when it is on, it does say this in the instructions but a lot of people seem to miss it.

If you run out of beans or, simply prefer to use ground coffee or ESE pods instead then you just need to change the setting on the control panel and pop in a pod or add your ground coffee to the ground coffee compartment.

Drink variety and price of ESE pods

ESE pods are similar to teabags in that they are a pre-measured serving of coffee wrapped in filter paper, ready to be used in any ESE compatible machine. The main benefit of having a machine that uses ESE pods as opposed to other pod or capsules is that you don’t end up being tied to one particular coffee manufacturer. For example, Nespresso pods are made by Nestle and Senseo pods by Douwe Egberts. ESE pods are made to an industry standard and are available from all the major quality roasters such as Lavazza and Illy among others. You can generally expect to pay around 40-50p per pod.

Keeping Your Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Clean

The Delonghi Magnifica is fairly easy to clean. It comes with a removable drip tray and brewing unit to make cleaning easier. There are also automatic rinse and descaling programmes. When you use the steam nozzle just make sure you wipe it clean immediately before the millk has a chance to dry on it.

Descaling your Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200

Descaling your bean to cup coffee machine is very important to ensure that you get great tasting coffee every time. The other reason you should descale your coffee machine is to keep it running and working properly. Over time, limescale will build up, which will block pipes and eventually stop the coffee maker from working altogether, so you should try to do this every month to keep on top of it.

The good news, is that it is easy to descale your Delonghi coffee maker and to make it even easier, follow the simple instructions in the below video.

Where is the cheapest place to buy the Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200?

You can buy this superb bean to cup coffee machine at various high street stores but you will find it a lot cheaper online. Anything under £350 is a good price as the RRP is £499. Amazon usually have this machine at a competitive price (with free delivery included), currently it is on sale for £340 which is a great deal.

Does it include a Warranty?

Yes, it includes a 2 year warranty.

What Other People Are Saying About the Magnifica

This coffee maker has received mainly good reviews from consumers on the internet with Amazon buyers giving it a 4.5 star rating. Here are some of the comments to date:

User
  • I don’t often write reviews, but this machine deserves every good word said about it.
  • I purchased this machine about six weeks ago. I am impressed by its ability to produce excellent espresso amazingly quickly, no fuss and bother or excessive cleaning.
  • Super coffee maker. Very simple to use, great results easily altered to suit your taste size of cup etc. All you have to do is find the coffee beans you like!
  • I am so thrilled with this coffee maker. It is simple to set up and to maintain and makes the most amazing drink ever.
  • It is amazing to watch it grind, tamp, make a perfect double shot and dump the grinds at the touch of a button
  • I’m not a pro, but, from the moment that I switched it on, I loved it, very fast heating, and easy, you can use your own favorite beans or ground ones, frothing milk is very easy, it produces about more than treble amount of the frothed milk.
  • I bought this machine because my wife goes to Starbucks every day and spends £5 to £10. I went and bought the Starbucks caramel and vanilla and she can make her own drink the exact same taste for £1 a day. I am saving £25 to £50 a week.

Any complaints?

Coffee not hot enough

Some people have complained about the temperature of the coffee not being hot enough but if you read the instructions thoroughly and you warm up your cup first you shouldn’t have a problem. I recommend pouring boiling water into your cup first to warm it up rather than relying on the cup warmer. People have also reported problems with the grinder but again if you follow the manual and only adjust grinding level when it is on you shouldn’t go wrong.

Plastic steam lever

The only other complaint aimed at the DeLonghi Magnifica 4400 that has any substance is that the lever for the steam is made of plastic. Bearing in mind this comes under a fair degree of pressure over the lifetime of the machine they have been known very occasionally to snap off.

Common DeLonghi Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Issues

Infuser Misalignment

One of the most common issues I have experienced is when the electric in the house has tripped whilst the bean to cup coffee maker was in the middle of making my coffee. This can cause an issue, as the infuser (brewing unit) tops half way through the cycle and when the electric is turned back on it does not always realign itself automatically.

If this happens to you, do not worry, just follow the steps in the video below to realign the infuser and you will have a hot cup of coffee in no time.

DeLonghi ESAM 4200 Magnifica Manuals

Below are links to instruction manuals for various DeLonghi ESAM models, if you have lost yours, hopefully this helps.

FAQ

Can you fit an “average” mug or does it have to be a cappuccino/espresso size cup?

The mug/cup needs to be less 10 cm high or less, there is also a height adjuster for smaller cups.

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Is the Body or Casing stainless steel or aluminum mold or is it plastic?

The body and casing and the majority of the machine are plastic. It’s not a cheap look plastic though. You can, as I’m sure you know spend a lot more and you’re just paying for looks not function, the coffee from this beauty will taste as good as that from a £2,000 digital display memory Jura. BTW ignore the milk frother, just put cup and milk in microwave for 1 minute.

Can you modify the temperature of the coffee?

There is a way to increase the temperature, which for some reason isn’t mentioned in the manual:
With the DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM4200 coffee machine in standby/off mode, press and hold the One cup button until the row of lights come on below. You should see the default of 2 lights is showing. Now press the two cup button repeatedly to select your desired setting out of a possible 4 settings. When set, press the 1 cup button again to save your setting, and the machine will go back to off.

What is the max amount of Coffee the DeLonghi ESAM 4200 coffee maker can brew into one cup?

If you put one cup under both outlets and select the double cup feature you can get 380ML/13FL ozs. If you put a cup under each outlet it is 190ML.6.5 FL ozs. You can turn the strength of the coffee you make by using the right hand dial. We have ours set a 1 o’clock on the water side and 3 o’clock on the coffee side. This gives us a full mug of coffee at the strength we like.

Contents

  • 1 Delonghi ESAM4200
  • 5 Key Features Of The Magnifica ESAM4200
  • 6 Delonghi ESAM4200 Frequently Asked Questions
  • 7 What The Customers Say

Delonghi ESAM4200

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Pros

  • One touch programmes
  • Beans or ground coffee
  • Milk frothing arm
  • 2 year guarantee

Cons

  • Slow cup warming
  • Calibrating grinder takes time
We’ve already mentioned in our review of the ECAM44.660.B by DeLonghi that we rate that maker as the leader in coffee makers for 2019 from an all rounder perspective, so naturally it would be good to explain why you would want to look at a different DeLonghi model at all. Well, just as it might be nice to have a Ferrari sitting in your driveway, the reality is that for many people, that’s not going to fall inside of the available budget. In the same way that you can still be quite happy with a much cheaper car, the DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM4200 also fits that bill nicely.

It’s the same machine as the ESAM4200S in silver which is listed at a much higher price on Amazon at the time of writing (in case you were wondering if they’re different). Similarly, if you’re new to the bean to cup market and want a starter machine, this may be a good choice if you don’t want to spend that little more to get up out of the budget range into the mid range coffee makers. That’s the reason that this is the machine we’ve chosen to top our current chart of best buys. There may not be such thing as a cheap espresso machine when it comes to bean to cup, but as an automatic coffee machine with milk frother that offers so much versatility in home coffee, this is a hard one to beat for the price.

The Delonghi ESAM4200 Review

What you’ll get is very impressive with the ESAM4200, and this machine’s speciality is to make espresso and cappuccino, which will cover a very wide range of customers. A quick look at the statistics on Amazon will also show that customers really like this model too – at the time of writing there were approaching 800 reviews on this coffee maker, with an average rating of four and a half stars out of five – not bad at all. You can get the latest price by clicking the price check button.

Key Features Of The Magnifica ESAM4200

Let’s start with a run down of what you can expect from the DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM4200. DeLonghi have an incredible knack of combining quality with simplicity, and that’s a great trait to be attractive to all but the most experienced of home baristas.

Works With Coffee Beans Or Ground Coffee

The choice is yours, if speed and expense are of the essence, you can use pre ground coffee with the ESAM4200, but, as you might expect, you can start from scratch and use fresh coffee beans to get the best results, ground to order.

15 Bar Pump

Pressure is everything when it comes to coffee perfection, and this machine won’t let you down. The professional grade 15 bar pump will give you the pressure you need in the coffee brewing process to get that cup to match the professionals in your favourite cafe.

One Touch Automatic Programmes

The DeLonghi simplicity can’t get any better than one press functions to make your coffee. From coffee beans to hot mug, the pre-configured one touch cycles will give you consistent performance time and time again. The ESAM4200 manual provides detailed information about each of the presets, and how to go beyond them if you’re feeling adventurous!

Milk Frothing Arm

For all of your coffee desires that need a splash or more of milk, this Magnifica comes complete with a frothing arm to heat and create a light foam to top your drinks, while heating the milk in the process. While this may not be the best latte machine, it’s still above average compared to other machines with a similar price tag.

2 Year Guarantee

DeLonghi’s standard two year guarantee on the ESAM4200 means that you don’t need to worry about mechanical breakdowns, as you’re covered. Once the two years are up, you’ll be a coffee pro anyway, and most likely eyeing up a bigger and better machine!

Delonghi ESAM4200 Frequently Asked Questions

There are some questions that come up time and time again, whether that’s sent to us, one ones we stumble across on Amazon, internet forums or other places on the web. In this section, we’ll address a few of those…

Why Buy Online?

Typically, the best reason is price. In general, high street stores have to factor their premises into the cost of the items you buy, whereas online retailers tend to use out of town warehouses which are much cheaper to run than expensive high street or retail park locations, and can handle much more stock. E-commerce (online stores) also let you see prices and whether things are in stock immediately, whereas you’re often waiting around in the shops while an assistant wanders off to check things for you. Finally, if you pay buy credit card, you may have additional protection when shopping online, and some cards will go above and beyond in looking after you when things go wrong.

Of course, you can find these machines on the high street, and whether you’re looking to buy an ESAM4200 in Argos, Currys or John Lewis, you might find a slightly cheaper price or get a longer warranty, but we prefer the convenience of shopping online over finding a parking space and getting through the crowds. What’s more, it’s quite unusual that any of those stores beats Amazon on price anyway in our experience.

How Long Does Delivery Take?

All retailers vary, but if you buy on Amazon, you can usually get next day delivery if it’s not too late in the day. If you’ve got Amazon Prime, that’s usually a free next day delivery too – unless you live somewhere that’s not covered. If you’ve not got Prime, give it a try, as Amazon usually offer a 30 day trial (unless you’ve had one already), which will cover getting your coffee machine to you fast!

How Long Is The Coffee Maker Guaranteed For?

This is a simple one to answer – the ESAM4200 comes with a 2 year warranty.

What The Customers Say

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Looking at customer opinions is a staple of our review system, so that you get a balanced view of what’s great and what’s not so good. There’s more to see when you do a price check below too, so be sure to check out the latest reviews on Amazon using the blue button at the bottom of the page. For now though, let’s look at the common comments…

Reliability

One common theme which stands out with the DeLonghi ESAM4200 is the longevity of this machine. Of course, some will last longer than others, but many people comment of how flawlessly operation continues three or four years after buying this model without problems, even when used multiple times per day.

It Makes Americano

One common problem with buying online is that you’re limited to what the retailer tells you about the machine. This coffee maker is primarily marketed as a cappuccino and espresso specialist, but the comments from previous buyers clearly confirm that it’s great for lovers of the simple Americano too. If you’ve been looking, for example, for the best deals on espresso machines, then this is worth considering too, as it makes a great espresso and a full flavoured Americano, but also milk based coffees too. In other words, you may well get what you’re looking for after reading our ESAM4200 review, plus a lot more when you’ve got guests that like a different style of coffee.

Cup Warming Can Be Slow

We’re not just about the positives here, we pick up on the gripes too, even if they’re few and far between. The cup warmer on the ESAM4200 can take a while to get the job done, so why not cheat a little and use hot water from the kettle as some innovative Amazon reviewers have suggested? Boiling water will warm even the chunkiest coffee mugs in no time!

Using Great Coffee Beans Make A Perfect Match

A common mistake people make is to buy a capable coffee maker and then buy the cheapest beans they can find in the supermarket. Grab some Lavazza Rosso as recommended in several reviews and you should be fine. You can get that on Amazon too if you’re so inclined – don’t assume the supermarket is the best option, there are plenty of other online specialists too.

Great Grinder But Fine Tune It

Rather than use it on the setting that it arrives with, you can experiment with the ESAM4200’s coffee bean grinder to find your preferred point on the coarse to smooth scale. It’s often overlooked, but can make a big difference to a refined palate. When you compared the results from a well configured bean to cup machine compared to a Delonghi capsule coffee machine with pods, we think you’ll agree that there’s simply no contest.

Adjustable Nozzle Height

We’ve all wondered about whether that favourite mug will fit under the nozzle when we’ve looked at a coffee machine in the stores, and possibly even made the newbie error when getting the machine home of tilting it to get it under and then trying to work out how to get it out when full of hot coffee without flooding the kitchen. The ESAM4200 will handle anything from small cups (think espresso) up to a 10cm mug, which should just about cover you unless you bought the biggest mugs you could find!

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Low Maintenance Cleaning

The ESAM4200 uses a pre and post use blast of steam to keep itself as clean as possible, meaning that you need to intervene less often. Maintenance, along with cost, are the two biggest factors that put people off when buying bean to cup coffee machines, so it’s good to know that along with the competitive pricing, DeLonghi have put a lot of time and thought into keeping cleaning to a minimum too. The machine even includes a warning when de-scaling is required, represented by the fourth light from the left in the bottom row of the control panel flashing red. To solve this, there’s a 15 minute cleaning cycle that can be used with de-scaler liquid to flush the system, from the water tank through to the frothing arm.

Time Travel Requiring Extras

It’s a daft question on the Amazon reviews but made us smile. Answered with equal jest, apparently you need a continuum transfunctioner (sold separately) to behave like the two Docs (Who and Brown that is). OK, back to the serious business…

The Last Word

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Let’s be honest here, the Eletta ECAM44.660.B from DeLonghi would be our preferred machine if you compare the two and our recommendation if you can stretch to it, but if the household budget won’t stretch that far, this is a great coffee machine, especially for newcomers to self grinding home coffee machines. You’ll be investing in a reliable bean to cup coffee maker in the DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM4200, so it gets our full support as a great contender in the budget range of coffee machines, particularly for espresso and cappuccino lovers. If you’d prefer a smart black version of this machine, take a look at the ESAM4000.b from the Magnifica range, which is similar in all but colour!