Dualit 84430 3 in 1 Coffee Machine with Stainless Steel Jug | 1.5L Removable Water Tank | Fast Heating Technology, Chrome

Nice well made versatile coffee machine, uses different forms of coffee applications Inc capsules and ground coffee, it had its work out over Christmas and passed.

Not the most fancy or expensive espresso machine you can get but for the money - really very good indeed! As expected from Dualit, has a really well-made and functional look to it and most importantly, it makes excellent espresso!UPDATE: Have had this a couple of months now and I am still very pleased with it. I found however that it began to struggle forcing coffee through the filter and after quite a bit of troubleshooting, found it to be due to the paper filters that Dualit provide and advise you to use.I was using genuine Dualit papers and I am wondering if I had a bad batch that were perhaps thicker than they should have been (I did check to make sure I wasn't accidentally using two at a time). Anyhow, I have stopped using the papers (I think they are a bit overkill to be honest) and everything works fine. I am also comfortable that with regular rinsing of the filter and monthly cleaning of the machine all will be well.

So, this is my second one of these. I will not be buying another.Good points. Looks nice. Makes nice coffee (pretty good once you get used to working it). Has steamer. Can use pods, ground, or filter pods. So, that's the good bits and the read I bought another.Now, the fatal flaws. This machine is very poorly designed. Primarily, a consumable item, the filter cup seal has to be replaced occasionally. There is a screen to remove a screen you need to undo in order to accomplish this. After a few months of use, it is fast. You cannot undo it. I have had the same fault with both machines. The screw head is soft so will strip with recessive torque. This has happened to me on both machines. Renders the machine useless. On this last one, I was determined to NOT strip the screw. In order to get a decent hammer screwdriver under it, you need to strip it to remove the base (something a normal person would probably not attempt!). On doing so, I find the whole thing really badly corroded. It's obviously been leaking inside for some time.Anyway - My point. Due to the design, these things are throwaway after about 1 year of regular use. That makes them super expensive! I can't afford a third!

I bought this machine almost a year ago. together with matching toaster and kettle. I knew that Dualit has excellent toaster and kettles, and I trusted the brand for coffee machine and didn't read any reviews beforehand, and that turned out to be a big mistake.Never used pods, but it's good if you only use capsule, and that would be limited to NX capsules made by Dualit itself. The moment you start using ground coffee, it gets terrible. The machine's pressure is not enough to empty all the water at the end, hence the filter remains filled with water on top of the used ground coffee.I tried every coffee, from corse to fine, and both with and without paper filters, but the result is always the same. I sent it to be checked by the company, and it came back saying "we found no fault", without even addressing my problem. I called them back, and i was told by the customer service that this is how our machines work!! Literally I was told I have to live with it as it's how their machines work!So, if you want a machine to use with capsules, get any of the Nespresso compatible machines, as this one is just a waste of money. Making coffee from ground it too messy and too much of a hassle that you might as well give it up! If you want a manual espresso machine that works well with the ground coffee, and the same price range, go for Delunghi, which is is similar to this (no capsule) but it makes perfect espresso from ground.

I wanted to put a review on to explain some negative comments about this product. This is the second one I have bought due to liking it and wanting one at work too. If you find that no liquid comes through when you have it on the ground coffee facility it probably means there’s a tiny amount of coffee stuck in the metal filter - all you need to do is use the spike (grey one) to poke out the centre hole in the metal filter basket. If the filter is debris free it runs like a dream. Best bit is you can use Original size Nespresso compatible pods. Or circular coffee bags. Or fresh ground coffee. My kids and hubs like to use the pods bit I like the fresh coffee. Just keep the filter baskets clean and coffee free and always use a filter paper (can buy those on Amazon) and it produces excellent coffee with a perfect créme. Use the pokey thing if in doubt and it always works. And don’t forget to pearce the pods with the thing too.