Before Black Friday: Milk Systems and Cleaning for Coffee Machines TOP5 picks

If you alternate between cappuccinos and latte macchiatos, removing the need to froth milk yourself can be useful. The EP3347/93 uses LatteGo to froth milk automatically and offers espresso, black coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, and hot water. For iced coffee, you add ice to the glass separately.

The milk system separates into 2 parts without tubes and can be washed under tap water or in a dishwasher after use. Maintenance does not end with pressing the coffee button and emptying the remaining milk from the container. The shared 2300/3300 manual instructs users to remove and rinse the brew group weekly, use a coffee oil remover monthly, and lubricate it every 2 months.

If you use an AquaClean filter, follow the replacement indicator and the activation procedure for each new filter, and replace it at least every 3 months even without a reminder. The official Korean specifications state a 2-year warranty. It is worth considering the machine price separately from later purchases of filters, cleaning products, and lubricant.

If a household alternates between strong espresso and milk-heavy coffee, readjusting settings can matter more than the number of drinks available. The EP5547/93 lets you adjust coffee strength, coffee volume, and milk volume, and save them in 4 user profiles. The official product page lists 20 recipes, including hot and iced drinks.

LatteGo froths milk automatically, and its 2 tubeless parts can be washed under running water or in a dishwasher. The dedicated 4400/5500 quick-start guide separately shows how to remove the brew group and rinse it with water. The dishwasher compatibility of the milk components does not extend to the brew group.

AquaClean filter care and descaling are still necessary. The Korean retail notice states a standard warranty of 2 years from purchase, excluding user negligence, natural disasters, and consumables. The KRW 1,080,000 machine price is best judged by how much you will use the wider menu and profile features, rather than by the milk container’s construction itself.

If you only occasionally drink milk coffee, the machine’s purchase price may matter more than the convenience of an automatic milk container. The ECAM22.110.B has buttons to brew 1 or 2 cups of coffee and a steam frother. To make a cappuccino, you place the frother into milk in a separate container, froth it yourself, and then combine it with the coffee.

After using milk, flush the inside of the frother with water, let it cool sufficiently, then disassemble the parts for washing. The Korean manual for this model instructs users not to put the parts in a dishwasher. Switch off the machine before removing the brew group, and wash it with water at least once a month, without detergent or a dishwasher.

Use De’Longhi’s dedicated descaler for descaling. The Korean retail page lists 1 year of free after-sales service. For comparison, we use the machine selling price of KRW 550,000, separately from the maximum-discount price involving coupon-type savings.

Within the Dinamica range, the ECAM350.15.B is a model that requires you to froth milk manually. Its key feature is the choice of Espresso, Espresso Lungo, Coffee, and Long. The focus is on varying your black coffee rather than milk drinks.

After heating or frothing milk, flush the outlet, let the nozzle components cool, and disassemble them for washing. Remove the brew group at least once a month and wash it with water, without detergent or a dishwasher. Milk-frothing automation and cleaning the internal brew group need to be considered separately.

Use De’Longhi’s dedicated descaler for descaling. The Korean manual states a household-use warranty of 1 year after purchase, covering performance and functional defects under normal use. Consumable replacements and faults caused by user negligence are excluded from free service.

If cappuccino is the only milk drink you need, a smaller menu can still be an option. The EP2330/19 offers espresso, black coffee, cappuccino, and hot water, with LatteGo frothing the milk automatically. It does not have separate selections for latte macchiato and iced coffee like the EP3347/93.

The milk container separates into 2 parts for washing after every use, and it is dishwasher-safe. The brew group needs separate weekly water rinsing, monthly coffee oil remover treatment, and lubrication every 2 months. If you use an AquaClean filter, replace it at least every 3 months even without a replacement reminder, and activate each new filter.

The official Korean specifications list a 2-year free warranty. The retail listing for 1 standard machine also shows a price with an automatically applied coupon, so we use the regular selling price of KRW 670,000 for comparison. Under the conditions currently verified, it costs more than the EP3347/93, which has a larger menu, so a simpler setup does not necessarily bring a price advantage.