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Digital Programmable Menu: The Perfecta digital menu allows you to adjust the coffee brewing temperature, auto start time, auto shut-off and the clock. In addition, there are five (5) settings for coffee strength: extra-mild, mild, regular, strong and extra strong which vary the amount of ground coffee (dose) used to brew each shot.

Adjustable Brew Volume: A rotary dial allows you to select from four (4) pre-set cup sizes and the programmable "my coffee" button provides one-touch brewing for your customized size.

Professional Grade Conical Burr Coffee Grinder: The DeLonghi ESAM5500M Perfecta is equipped with an integrated conical burr coffee grinder to produce consistent, fresh and aromatic espresso or coffee. The Perfecta's grinder is fully adjustable to vary the grind fineness and is designed to grind just enough coffee as needed for one brew cycle to maintain optimum freshness.

Instant Frothed Milk Dispenser: Prepare cappuccino or latte drinks at the touch of a button with the DeLonghi Perfecta; simply add milk to the frothing container and choose either cappuccino (foamy milk) or latte (steamed milk). The Perfecta will generate perfectly frothed milk and dispense it right into your cup. In addition, the milk container is removable so it can be stored in your refrigerator for later use.

Pre-Ground Coffee Feature (Bypass Doser): This convenient feature of the Perfecta permit use of pre-ground coffee for special requests, such as making a decaf espresso when the machine bean hopper is full of regular beans.

Cup Warming Surface: The Perfecta is equipped with an automatic cup warming surface on top of the machine to preheat your cups for the best results.

Hot Water Spout: The DeLonghi ESAM5500M can instantly dispense plain hot water as well for making tea, hot chocolate or other beverages.

Removable 60 oz. Water Tank: The Perfecta's large water tank provides ample capacity for many brew cycles, offers a water level indicator and is easily removed for convenient cleaning.

Adjustable Height Coffee Spout: The coffee spout on the DeLonghi Perfecta can be adjusted to accommodate many cup sizes from espresso to coffee mugs.

Simple Cleaning & Maintenance: The DeLonghi Perfecta super automatic espresso machine is simple to clean and maintain. The entire brew group can removed as an assembly for cleaning and snapped back in place. An automatic decalcification indicator light lets you know when its time to decalcify the machine and the digital display guides you through the entire process. Also, the internal dump box and drip tray are easily removed from the Perfecta for cleaning and red indicator lights notify you when either if full and needs emptied.

DeLonghi Perfecta White Glove Service: DeLonghi understands that your choice of the Perfecta super automatic espresso machine indicates that you have the highest standards and therefore provides their special "White Glove" service with each purchase. This includes a dedicated customer service line staffed by representatives specifically trained to answer your questions regarding operation and maintenance of the Perfecta. In addition, in the rare event that your Perfecta would require service during the warranty period DeLonghi will retrieve the machine from your home, ship it to an authorized service center then return it to you all at their expense.