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Trade in an older De’Longhi coffee machine
Conditional payment of £30–£160, depending on the new machine price and the age and condition of the traded machine. This is not deducted from the product price.
Before relying on it
New qualifying machine must be bought directly from DeLonghi.com/en-gb for £200 or more. The programme can close when 500 applications are reached. The initial quoted value is conditional on inspection, and the old machine will not be returned whether the claim qualifies or not.
At the recorded £499.99 manufacturer promotion, the EC9455.M EX:2 combines 15 grind settings, guided dosing and tamping, four milk temperatures, five foam levels and hot and cold recipes. It meaningfully reduces the guesswork of a traditional espresso setup, but it does not remove the hands-on workflow.
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Best for
Buyers who want café-style espresso and milk drinks with on-screen guidance, but still want to handle a portafilter
Watch out for
This is not one-touch bean-to-cup: you grind into a portafilter, tamp, move it to the group, brew, empty the puck and wipe the milk wand after every use. Published data also conflict: the manual says a 180g hopper and 46cm depth, while Currys says 250g and De’Longhi's sales specification says 36.7cm depth. Measure for the manual's larger footprint and treat nine-versus-ten recipe wording as marketing variation, not an extra drink. Independent taste, milk, noise and durability tests are pending.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£499.99All required lines include known delivery
No separate grinder is required for this machine route. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee beans · connected example: Square Mile Red Brick
Coffee is required, but this connected bean is an example rather than the only correct choice. Roast and flavour remain personal preferences.
Both combine a grinder and portafilter in one body. Sage uses button-and-LCD guidance with manual steam; De’Longhi uses 3.5-inch touchscreen guidance, automatic or manual milk, and cold-brew recipes.
This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Touchscreen guidance, automatic milk and recipe count do not establish better cup quality; published De’Longhi dimensions conflict, and both remain hands-on portafilter workflows.
Price tracking · 2 dates · 2 model-verified current offers
Early price history
Lowest verified delivered · De'Longhi UK£499.99
£499£699.99
Too early for a deal verdict
Two or more dates are stored, but the time span is still too short for a reliable buying signal. Tracking currently spans 1 day. Historical ranges use item prices.
De'Longhi UK£499.99exact model · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 22/07/2026
Currys£699.99verified variant · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 22/07/2026
Why it matters: The 9.3cm difference can decide whether this machine fits beneath cupboards or on a shallow worktop.
How we handle it: Space checks evaluate both published figures and cannot return an unqualified fit. Measure the exact retail unit before buying for a tight space.
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
After use, wash the coffee baskets; empty and rinse the removable drip-tray pieces as needed; brush the grinder outlet and funnel; clean the dry bean hopper with a soft cloth; wash the water tank about monthlySource: De'Longhi
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Descaling
The screen prompts when descaling is due and guides the cycle; De’Longhi warns that incorrect descaling may not be covered by the guaranteeSource: De'Longhi
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Dishwasher-safe parts
Only selected removable pieces are dishwasher-safe; Currys' blanket claim that all removable parts are safe is broader than the manual's component chartSource: De'Longhi · Currys
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Milk-system care
After every milk use, wipe the wand; returning its control to OFF automatically flushes the inner steam circuit, then clear the cooled nozzle with the supplied needleSource: De'Longhi
In warrantyDe’Longhi publishes customer-care triage and repair through its UK facilities; proof of purchase and the serial number are needed for a claim.
After warrantyA chargeable repair route is published for pump espresso machines with a grinder, with the amount determined through the service process.
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