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Comment on Delonghi Coffee Carafe by J. Jackson

J. Jackson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:40 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Great buy! Glad I found this, April 26, 2009

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This review is from: Delonghi GC03 Coffeemaker 10 Cup Carafe, Black

I have been looking for a replacement carafe for over a year and could not find a store that sold one until I got onto Amazon. Very happy with the speedy delivery also!

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Comment on Delonghi Coffee Carafe by Joanna Daneman

Joanna Daneman — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:54 +0000

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Love my coffeemaker, but there's a defect in the design here, February 21, 2010

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This review is from: Delonghi GC03 Coffeemaker 10 Cup Carafe, Black

Just to let you know, the handle on this coffee carafe doesn't unbolt (as they do on other carafes.) And at the top of the handle, where it meets the vertical part of the plastic molded unit, there is a stress point. You can get cracking and the handle will pull away from the carafe.

Make sure, if this happens to you, that you carefully support it and don't pull on the handle (especially full of hot coffee.) You can superglue or epoxy the handle right back on (I dabbed Superglue onto the cracked surface by pulling the handle slightly away, then pushed it back and pressed it to bond.)

The pot is as good as new. But if you bash yours over the faucet as you stupidly dash out drops of water after washing, then this will come in handy. I am very fond of this coffeemaker; it makes great coffee and I'm glad Amazon carries these carafes.

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Comment on Delonghi Coffee Carafe by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:47:51 +0000

nice replacement, September 25, 2011

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This review is from: Delonghi Coffee Carafe

Replacement part worked just fine. Would have liked to be able to find the part in black but still works good.

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by J. Fox

J. Fox — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:20:53 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Don't waste your money on this one..., July 1, 2010

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This review is from: Saeco Coffee Maker Odea Giro Automatic Espresso Machine

This is my third Saeco machine...the first one lasted 7 years it was another model and I was very pleased with it. The second one lasted one year also a different model and they wanted 300.00 to repair it...so I thought I must has just gotten a bad machine and gave Saeco another chance so i bought the Saeco Odea Giro...and it lasted 7 months and now water comes out under the machine instead of through the coffee dispenser.... I've descaled and did all maintenance that this machine required each time it required it. I kept it clean and used only filtered water. There are only two of us using it and well I expect the machine to last more than 7 months at the price. After two bad ones I think I'll look else where for a coffee machine. I've decided Saeco are now making their machines much like a Bic lighter, throw away and buy new....but unfortunately the price doesn't match this throw away buy new approach.
I'm very disappointed and really wish the machine was better. I loved it while it lasted but I can't afford this price every year.
Janet

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by USAImmigrationSupport

USAImmigrationSupport — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:36:30 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Dont buy it! Customer Service is BAD! Machine is all leaky!, June 30, 2009

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This review is from: Saeco Coffee Maker Odea Giro Automatic Espresso Machine

I have purchased this product back on March as a birthday gift for friends. I paid around 800.00. And a month or two later the machine started to spill coffee to the dump instead to coffee cups. These people contacted Saeco-USA to schedule the repair, but now they want to get away from repairing this machine. They ask lots of things that just does not make sense. They ask for proof of purchase, they refuse to contact Bloomingdale's store, once we fax them the proof of purchase they never receive it (faxed over 20 times). The customer service is mean, and highly uneducated. So 800.00 for 2 months worth of machine life is way too much in my opinion, better get a Delonghi coffee maker! With his machine I never had any issues.

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by D. Dell "Dell"

D. Dell "Dell" — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:39:07 +0000

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Beautifully Designed, But... See Update, November 26, 2007

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This review is from: Saeco Coffee Maker Odea Giro Automatic Espresso Machine

I had a Super Automatic espresso machine a few years ago until it went out. I figured it would cost more to get it fixed than it was worth. So, I bought this Saeco Odea Giro and I love it. My other machine was digital and had more options, but was also more expensive. I much prefer the Saeco Odea Giro because it is easier to use, quieter than my other machine and hopefully will last longer. As with most products, the more options and computers you have on it, the more of a chance something will go wrong.

The Giro was designed by BMW. This makes it less boxy looking, like most other espresso machines, and therefore much more pleasing to the eye. The controls are simple and straight forward. Turn it on and it heats up in 30 seconds. Select the amount of coffee to be ground, turn the dial for the amount of water you want and press the brew button. Of course, once you set the first two options, then you only have to press the brew button for the next cup. And that is it. The maximum amount of water it will dispense is about 9 ounces. Of course, if you press the brew button 2 times then you will get twice the amount or two cups of coffee. This amount of water works fine for me because I drink cappuccino.

I have tried different brands of coffee such as, Lavazza, Starbucks, Peets and Illy. I have found that Illy is the smoothest and no bitterness, but is the most expensive. I usually use Starbucks because it has a nice flavor and fairly mild. Coffee is subjective. Just try different brands and blends until you find the one you like the most. Just do not use a flavored or highly oily coffee bean because it could plug up the grinder.

There are four lights on the front. One is the on or ready light. Another one is to let you know when to decalcify. The third light tells you when you need to empty the used grounds, dump box. The forth light has different functions that could mean one of several things. This light will either be on steady, slowly flash or rapidly flash. This light will warn you of one of the following. The water tank is empty, bean hopper is empty, drip try is full, water tank is not pushed in all the way, service door is open, brew group is not installed correctly, coffee bean cover is not securely in place or the water circuit needs to be primed. Just read the manual to see what the light status means.

There is an optional Aqua Prima water filter you can buy. This filter is a must have if you use tap water. Otherwise, you will get a buildup of calcium and other minerals that decalcifying may not totally get rid of. Plus, your coffee will taste much better.

I can not address the froth wand because I have a separate machine I use for cappuccino, but I am sure it works just like other espresso machines.

As with most espresso machines the coffee is not quite as hot as I would prefer. So, I preheat the cup by simply putting about one third cup of water in the cup and microwave it for 40 seconds. This also helps keep the coffee hot longer.

Maintenance is easy and quick. Fill the bean container when it needs it. Empty the dump box every day or whenever it tells you. Empty the drip tray when needed. Fill the water tank when needed. Rinse the brew group at least once a week.

Here are some helpful hints. If the machine has not been used for a few hours and is cold, when you turn it on it will dispense a small amount of water out of the spout. This action primes the pump and cleans the spout of any coffee residue. Place a cup under the spout to collect that water and dump it. That way it will not go into the drip tray and you will not have to empty it as often. Also, do not let the water tank get too low or it will stop in the middle of brewing.

I highly recommend this espresso machine. You could spend a few thousand dollars on one with all the bells and whistles, but the end result is the same. They all make coffee or espresso in the same way.

UPDATE: This was the second Saeco espresso machine I have bought. The first one, which was a different model but the same brand, broke down after a little over 1 year. This Odea went out in less than 6 months. Therefore, I have to downgrade my star rating to 2 stars because of reliability. I will no longer buy this brand. I bought a Delonghi and am very happy with it thus far.

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:57:37 +0000

Love It!, May 24, 2011

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This review is from: Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

I have had this machine for 8 months and so far have been really happy with it. I think the coffee tastes great and the machine is easy to use once you read the instructions (okay we had to read them a few times, but once you get the hang of it, it is very simple to operate). The only issue I have had was a leaky water tank, and Saeco was good about replacing it quickly. It does need consistent maintenance and I am careful to clean and maintain it properly, but it does not take much time to stay on top of it. I don't think this is a machine for everyone, and real coffee fanatics might be happier with a less automatic machine. I love coffee but I don't have time to mess around with a machine that requires tamping, etc. I have a newborn baby and I appreciate that I am able to hold him and make lattes for my husband and I with one hand. The only other machine I have to compare this one to though is a $50 Braun espresso machine that I had for 10 years, so I guess anything would have been an upgrade. But we did a lot of research before choosing this one, and it is the right fit for us and we've had no major problems so far.

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:12:31 +0000

Quality control evidently lacking -- buyer beware!, November 15, 2011

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This review is from: Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

I don't particularly like leaving bad reviews for things, but I feel like I need to speak up about this one. The first Giro Plus I received was dead on arrival. It switched on but the lights remained lit and it wouldn't prime at all. Therefore, I sent it back to Saeco. They were pretty good on the phone, covered the shipping costs (via FedEx) and got the replacement back to me fairly quickly. The second machine I got was a little more successful at first. It actually switched on properly and did its self test and primed the circuits. I was excited for a second or two as that was progress compared to the previous one. But alas, it was short-lived. When I went to prepare the machine and run water through the wand, it all started leaking through the bottom of the machine.

Instead of going through Saeco again and getting yet another replacement, I simply cut my losses and got my money back. I've got friends who use these machines and they are fine. My theory is that they possibly get damaged during shipping/transit, so if yours works at home when you get it out the box, it's probably going to be fine. However, despite the good customer service at Saeco-Philips, I cannot trust this brand again unfortunately, and am now looking to a different machine. As many Gaggia machines are now made by Saeco too, I'm a little skeptical about those as well.

If you do purchase this machine, I hope you're far more fortunate than I was. In the end, I was disappointed, but it was hardly the end of the world and I got reimbursed for my troubles at least.

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Comment on Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine by miss m

miss m — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:51:14 +0000

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Great Taste. Less Fulfillment, May 11, 2011

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This review is from: Saeco Odea Giro Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)

This is a review by a Coffee Fanatic who has owned several machines, including the $8000 industrial version. I had the Vienna Plus for 8 months and decided to give that away to get the Odea Go. It does not matter which model you get, all the Odeas have the same BMW mechanics and design. All work the same way. So I'll give a comparison for your own judgement.

The Vienna Plus had more water in the dredge drawer.. so much that I first thought the machine was leaking!! Found out that IS the way the machine works.. But the machine was bigger than the Odea, so it had room. I had to clean it out every 6-8 cups made.
The Vienna also allowed me to see the water level, so it was easy to refill.

Now for the ODEA:
Doesn't matter which model Odea you get, they're the same build. I was impressed by the BMW-designed mechanics, so I bought it for the sleeker look. Smaller unti fitted well on the small kitchen counter I have.
MAKES STRONGER COFFEE than other models of Saeco that I've tried/borrowed/owned/tasted. It's able to extract more flavor.

PROBLEMS:
1. The water container is smaller than the Vienna. And the tank is hidden, so you can NOT see when it's time to refill. YOU MUST refill before it's down to 2 cups left, because the light weight will make the sensor stop working. The sensor is not by water, but by weight of water!
2. The coffee lid can't be opened while the machine is ON. The other models can. This is weird.. because I used to be able to refill the Vienna while it's brewing.
3. The dredge drawer needs to be emptied for every 3-4 cups of coffee brewed!! Though it's not really full, the sensor will not let you brew coffee with water in this drawer!! So you will end up cleaning this every 4 cups max.
4. The drawer can't be seen, the spills can't be seen, because of the sleek design, everything is covered. And everything is BLACK, so you can't see whether you've cleaned it very well. Coffee grinds may be hidden in places you can't see... all gray and black plastic!!

WHEN MY NEW MACHINE WAS 5 WEEKS OLD, THE 3 RED LIGHTS FLASHED QUICKLY which means electrical problems. Turning it off and on did not help. Calling the manufacturer, diagnosed over the phone, and ended up to have to replace it with a new one. IT SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING.
Making the story short: I am now on my third Odea -- only because they won't let me get a different one even if I offered additional money to upgrade. And I'm not about to waste over $600 for a couple of months' use.

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