NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio S Automatic Coffee Machine, 0.8 liters, White by Krups

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The 0.8-litre removable water tank could be a little bigger. But you’re unlikely to notice it if you’re only making a cup or two at a time. A red “shower” icon will light up when a descaling is due. According to the manual, the machine needs to be descaled after every 300 extractions. We put the genio s through its paces to help you decide if it’s right for you – here’s our honest verdict.

On the left, you will find the temperature icon with four options: blue, yellow, orange and red. This will blink as the machine heats up, which takes less than 30secs to reach the highest temperature. It will also blink when you’re trying to use a colder setting and the machine is too warm. On some models (Jovia, Oblo, Drop, Stelia, Movenza, Eclipse, Piccolo produced since end 2014) there is a descaling reminder.The coffee itself is perfectly good for a pod machine: we rather enjoyed the flavour of the americanos which tasted fresh and full-bodied as any manual espresso, though the fun of these machines is all in the experimenting so you can search out your own personal favourite go-to coffee. The capsules are designed to deliver an even distribution of water and pressure over the coffee to ensure that flavour is maximized. This system uses pressure similar to that of professional machines. In terms of temperatures, I found the orange level perfect for longer drinks (65-70°C) and the red level necessary for shorter drinks, such as espresso. However, the final temperature of your drink will always depend on the temperature and size of the cup. Maintenance – Automatic descale alert and easy rinsing If the machine is not descaled on a regular basis and consumers use hard water (highly charged in calcium carbonate), the machine becomes scaly and the needle is likely clogged.

Tap water (normal household potable water) is perfectly OK as long as it is free of odors that might alter the taste of the beverage. Bottled water is also OK. If speed and convenience are the most important factors and you don’t mind a slightly artificial milk flavour, or are interested in the couple of plant-based options, the Genio S Touch could be for you. No, the machine is not a perishable item and can be used as long as it works properly. Is the plastic hose used inside PE (Polyethylene)? PP (Polypropylene)?Whilst coffee percolators operate at one bar of pressure (normal atmospheric pressure) and a number of other machines operate at no more than two bars, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto system can operate up to 15 bars. Does the machine have a shelf life?

If the on/off button turns orange/yellow continuously (descaling warning), you should descale the machine. If you live in an area where the water is very hard, you may wish to descale more often. Does the water tank need to be cleaned? To my taste, an espresso boost was necessary for both espresso shots on their own and as part of drinks, such as latte macchiato. (The espresso pods could be a little more flavoursome.) Do not use your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it replaced by an approved repair centre. Why is the power button orange?

The needle must be cleaned with the cleaning tool provided with the machine and machine must be descaled. Verify that the drip-tray is correctly positioned. The coffee flows very slowly during operation of my Dolce Gusto machine. What should I do? The reason why the capsule holder leaks on the side is probably due to the fact that the connection between the needle and the water tube is not perfectly tight any more. What we can advise is that consumers can make 5-6 coffees in a row, but then they need to wait for a moment (1-2 minutes should be enough) before resuming extracting. Can I change the color of the red wire of NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto® machine? This requires a pressure of 15 bar (achieved only by espresso machines), water heated to 90-92°C and finely ground and measured coffee (7 g per cup). Where can I dispose of my appliance at the end of its life span?

Choose the appropriate water level (the amount of water is specified on each adapted beverage capsule). Only the capsule holder can be washed in the dishwasher. The drip tray and the water tank must be washed manually. For my manual machine, the user manual states that when you descale the machine you only use the Hot button. Then rinse with both Hot and Cold. Don't we also need to descale the cold water pipe?On new models, the needle can actually be removed and the main purpose is to allow consumers to clean the needle specially when it is clogged or the flow starts to decrease. This cleaning must be followed by a full descaling of the machine. There is no flow, what should I do? The extraction of the Dolce Gusto coffee is made at an optimal temperature, so that it gives a perfect coffee. It cannot be extracted any hotter, as this would cause the coffee grounds to have a burnt taste. Over time, limescale slows the flow of water through your machine and can reduce the effectiveness of the heating element making your beverage less warm. Of course, with Nespresso, Tassimo, Lavazza and Dolce Gusto all offering accessibly priced and ostensibly similar pod machines, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the coffee chaff and find the machine that best suits your needs, so it pays to do your research before you commit to buy – but the DeLonghi Nescafe dolce gusto genio s is a good place to start.