De'Longhi ECP3420
By De'Longhi · Espresso Machines · Kitchen & Cooking
- 15 bar pump pressure
- 1100 W power
- 37 oz water tank
- 51 mm portafilter
- cups up to 5 in tall
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$169.95
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Summary
The De’Longhi ECP3420 is an entry-level pump espresso machine for home users who want a brand-name manual machine without a high price tag. Check the steam wand before you buy: the manual caps steaming at 60 seconds and warns against frothing milk more than three times in a row.
Strengths
- One selector dial with ON and READY lights makes the machine simple to operate, and the manual walks through preheating, brewing, steaming and descaling.
- The 37 oz water tank, drip tray and cup tray all remove for cleaning.
- ESE pods work alongside ground coffee, so there is no capsule lock-in.
- The US product page advertises a 3-year warranty with registration.
- De’Longhi guarantees replacement parts and repair services for a reasonable time after purchase, and authorized service centers are listed on its site.
Weaknesses
- The 15-bar figure is a pump maximum rating, not a measured extraction pressure, and no independent test has measured this model.
- The steam wand is manual and limited: the manual recommends at most 60 seconds of steam and no more than three consecutive milk frothings.
- After frothing milk the boiler must cool before brewing again, or the coffee tastes burnt.
- The 37 oz tank is small for back-to-back drinks, and the body is plastic.
- Descaling every 200 coffees is required maintenance; skipping it causes poor froth, cold coffee and flow problems.
- No independent instrumented test data exists for this exact model, and owner discussion could not be retrieved during research.
Verified specifications
| Model | ECP3420, in De’Longhi’s entry-level Active Line of manual espresso machines. |
|---|---|
| Electrical | US 120 V / 60 Hz; the machine needs a 10 A grounded socket. |
| Pump | manufacturer-rated 15 bar, a maximum rating rather than a measured puck pressure. |
| Boiler | stainless steel. |
| Wattage | 1000 W per a parts-vendor spec sheet; the product key specs say 1100 W. |
| Water tank | 37 oz, removable. |
| Portafilter | 51 mm per product key specs; the official manual does not state a diameter. |
| Max cup height | 5 in; the drip tray removes for taller cups. |
| Filter holder | 3-in-1 for single shot, double shot or ESE pod, with double-wall filters for crema. |
| Milk system | manual cappuccino frother on a steam wand. |
| Controls | ON/OFF selector dial with ON and READY pilot lights. |
| Included | filter holder, 1-shot filter, 2-shot filter, ESE pod filter, measuring spoon/tamper. |
| Pod compatibility | ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pods. |
| Descaling | about every 200 coffees with De’Longhi descaler. |
| Dimensions | 7.25 × 9.62 × 11.87 in (W × D × H); 10.8 lb. |
| Warranty | 1 year of free parts and labor per the limited warranty document; registration adds 1 year, and the product page advertises 3 years. |
Full research notes and sources
Brewing and steam
The ECP3420 is semi-automatic: you dose, tamp and brew yourself, with ground coffee or ESE pods. A single selector dial switches the machine on and selects brew or steam, with ON and READY pilot lights. The 15-bar pump is a maximum rating, not a measured extraction pressure, and no independent outlet has published measured brew temperature, pressure, flow or steam-power data for this model.
Steam delivery is the real limit. The manual recommends a maximum of 60 seconds of steam and never frothing milk more than three times consecutively. It recommends 2% milk at refrigerator temperature and warns that milk doubles or triples in volume when frothed. After frothing, the boiler must be cooled before brewing coffee again or the coffee will taste burnt. The cappuccino maker must be cleaned after every use; milk residue can block the nozzle holes.
Maintenance and running costs
Expect to clean the cappuccino maker after each use, clean the filters regularly, rinse the boiler outlet with about 0.5 L of water every 200 coffees, and descale about every 200 coffees with De’Longhi descaler, which is sold separately. Clean the water tank about once a month and empty the drip tray before the level indicator protrudes. Limescale buildup from skipped descaling is a listed cause of poor froth, cold coffee and flow problems. There is no capsule lock-in: the machine runs on ground coffee or ESE pods, so the recurring costs are coffee, descaler and milk.
Warranty and repairs
De’Longhi’s US product page advertises a 3-year warranty. The limited warranty document for manual espresso machines states 1 year of free parts and labor from the purchase date, with the owner paying shipping to the service center, and the warranty page says registering the machine adds 1 additional year. The 3-year figure likely reflects a 2-year base plus the registration bonus, but the base term is not explicitly stated. The warranty does not cover products bought at auction, from private sellers such as eBay, or from non-authorized online resellers, and it applies only to machines used in North America. De’Longhi America guarantees replacement parts and repair services for a reasonable time after purchase, and authorized service centers are listed on its site.
Is it worth it?
De’Longhi’s US product page lists the ECP3420 at $179.95 with free shipping over $40 and 30-day returns. At that price it is a reasonable choice for a buyer who wants a simple, brand-name entry machine and values the warranty. Buyers who want stronger steam performance or a more compact machine should compare alternatives first. The advantages are the De’Longhi brand, the advertised 3-year warranty with registration, ESE pod compatibility and a large owner base; the disadvantages are the small tank, plastic body, manual steam wand and the lack of independent test data.
Which model this is
This page covers the De’Longhi ECP3420, sold in the US in black and silver finishes. The US listing is ASIN B00YCP71VK. Do not confuse it with the ECP3630, which adds a cappuccino-maker selection ring for hot milk without froth and a stainless-steel body option, or with the ECP3220. The official manual covers ECP3420, ECP3220 and ECP3630 together but documents model-specific differences.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- De’Longhi ECP3420 Support Center
- De’Longhi US — ECP3420 product page
- De’Longhi ECP3420 instruction manual (official PDF)
- De’Longhi US — Warranty Information
- De’Longhi Limited Warranty for Manual Espresso Machines (BAR, EC, ECP)
Independent reviews:
- No independent instrumented test of the exact ECP3420 was found from established espresso or appliance test outlets.
Owner reports:
Owner discussion retrieval was blocked during research, so no owner reports are cited.
Parts and stores:
