Coffee controlMixed
Extraction format, adjustment and the amount of manual control available.
Entry bean-to-cup · ECAM220.22.GB
De’LonghiMagnifica Start
A strong-value route into fresh bean-to-cup coffee, with one-touch black drinks and a traditional frother that keeps the price and cleaning burden down.
Best forBudget-conscious households that mainly drink espresso or americano
Think twice ifOne-touch latte buyers or people who want deep recipe customisation
Price band£300–£500Prices change daily—see today’s price at the retailer
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Quick pros & cons
What it gets right—and what it asks of you.
Pros
✓Low price for a full bean-to-cup machine
✓Four direct drink controls
✓Removable brew unit simplifies cleaning
✓Traditional frother works with any milk jug
Cons
–Milk texturing is manual
–Only seven grinder adjustments
–Deep body needs generous counter depth
Where to buy
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Price band£300–£500
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Search exact model on Amazon UK ↗Structured specifications
The numbers that affect daily use.
- Width
- 24 cm
- Depth
- 44 cm
- Height
- 35 cm
- Heat system
- Thermoblock
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
- Grinder
- Integrated conical burr, 7 settings
- Pressure
- 15-bar pump
- Milk
- Manual frother
- Warranty
- 2 years
Evidence and provenance
What this page is based on.
De’Longhi product information
Used for the model identity, dimensions, systems and warranty details shown above.
Open manufacturer source ↗Ben Murrell, editor
This is a desk-researched verdict. The score weighs capability, workflow, ownership trade-offs, kitchen fit and value; it is not an owner star rating.
Read the scoring and sourcing policy →Checked 23 October 2026
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Daily workflow
From sleepy to first cup.
Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.
- 01
Fill the hopper and water tank
- 02
Select one of the direct coffee recipes
- 03
Adjust aroma strength if needed
- 04
Froth milk manually for milk drinks
- 05
Empty the puck bin and rinse the brew unit regularly
Own this machine?
Open Magnifica Start maintenance guide →Use the exact-model care plan.
Separate the after-use milk and coffee routine from weekly cleaning, filter changes and prompt-led descaling.
Something not working?
Troubleshoot Magnifica Start →Diagnose the symptom safely.
Work through flow, grinder, milk, warning, cleaning and leak checks written for the exact ECAM220.22.GB model.
Water filter and parts · sources checked 17 October 2026
Confirmed by the maker
The water filter that fits the De'Longhi Magnifica Start
Fits the ECAM220.22.GB: De'Longhi Water Filter (softener and purifier), part DLSC002 (De'Longhi part 5513292811).
Replace: Up to 2 months (De'Longhi)
The exact ECAM220.22.GB manual lists a water-softener filter with EAN 8004399327252 and a two-month replacement interval; De'Longhi UK's current replacement page identifies it as DLSC002.
Sources: De'Longhi Magnifica Start manual ↗ · De'Longhi UK DLSC002 ↗
Care and fit parts
- De'Longhi Decalk Care descaler
DLSC500De'Longhi confirms this model family. De'Longhi UK: 'the descaler recommended by De'Longhi'; follow the machine's descale programme
Use it only as the machine’s own care programme describes. We do not sell or link to buy descalers or liquid cleaners here.
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- De'Longhi MultiClean milk-circuit cleaner
DLSC550De'Longhi confirms this model family. De'Longhi UK: 'suitable for all De'Longhi coffee makers'
Use it only as the machine’s own care programme describes. We do not sell or link to buy descalers or liquid cleaners here.
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