I fell in love with the coffee quality however, the machine continued to leak water from the base to the point that a large puddle would form each day. I had it replaced TWICE and each time the same fault would persist and I contacted DeLongi who have denied that there is a fault with the design of the machine. I had also opted to repair each machine TWICE with no success. Both machines leaked within 48 hours of purchase even after undergoing repairs the problem persisted. Cannot recommend this product - please do not buy - avoid the hassle and headaches.