Fit and setup
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Check the stored size, power needs, space to use it, and daily routine.
U.S. product
- narrow counters
- automatic milk steaming
- guided drinks
Stored size
8.15 W × 13.62 D × 12.9 H in (20.7 × 34.6 × 32.8 cm, converted)
Published body size. Leave extra room to use, refill, connect, and clean it.
Power and circuit
120V, 1450W
Regional electrical wording comes from published details; confirm the outlet and branch circuit before purchase.
Daily routine
Use a separate grinder. The machine steams the milk for you.
Published details suggest this daily-use routine. They do not measure speed or ease.
Portafilter fit
51mm
A portafilter is the handled tool that holds the filter basket. Accessories and handle clearance can still vary.
We could not confirm thisSpace needed to use it
We could not confirm this
Leave room for the working parts until we confirm a measurement with the portafilter in place.
We could not confirm thisRoom to refill and clean
We could not confirm this
We could not confirm the room needed to refill the reservoir, use the steam wand, or remove the drip tray.
How we checked this
What the evidence labels mean
- Source checked
- A cited source stated this fact when Espresso Receipt checked it. This is not a physical product test.
- Our summary
- This is our summary of published product details. It is not a hands-on result.
- We could not confirm this
- The available sources do not establish one reliable answer.
Main source: De’Longhi. Source checked September 16, 2026. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.
Counter fit
Will it fit your space?
We check the De’Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus against its published size: 8.15 × 13.62 × 12.9 in (width × depth × height).
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Fit check for parts
Find accessories for this machine
Check its listed portafilter size, exact part numbers, and manufacturer fit sources. A matching diameter alone does not confirm fit.
Open the accessory fit finder for Dedica Maestro Plus →Daily care and maintenance
These daily and scheduled steps can help keep the Dedica Maestro Plus safe and working. Follow the manufacturer manual if it gives different instructions.
Before you use this guidance, match U.S. asset 293037 and its printed revision to the product page and physical nameplate for the EC950M you receive.
Before first power-on · For this modelAfter use, clean the drip tray, filter, and steam wand. The manual also describes automatic steam-wand rinsing.
After use · For this modelClean the water tank about weekly and when you replace the softener filter, as the U.S. manual says.
About weekly; also when filter is replaced · For this modelRinse the coffee spouts after every 200 coffees, as the captured U.S. manual says.
Every 200 coffees · For this modelDescale when the B3 light turns on. Use the water-hardness setting and De’Longhi descaler. Do not use solvents, abrasives, or alcohol.
When the B3 indicator turns on · For this modelThe manual requires De’Longhi descaler and prohibits solvents, abrasive cleaners, and alcohol for this U.S. unit.
Safety note · For this modelManual, definitions, and limits for this model
Manual: EC950M / U.S. support asset 293037 / printed 57132C8765 _00_0923 for the Dedica Maestro Plus. Follow the manufacturer manual for operation, maintenance, and safety.
The manual revision is the exact manual edition named above. A model identifies the product. A SKU is the exact seller or maker product code. Match all three to your machine before you follow these instructions.
The nameplate is the label on the machine that lists its exact model and electrical ratings. Match the outlet and manual to that label.
Descale means use the model-approved process to remove mineral buildup inside the machine. Use the product, steps, and alert or interval in this model’s manual.
Water hardness means how much scale-forming mineral is in the water. Follow this model’s setting, filter, and descaling rules for your water.
- Model, SKU, and manual revision limit: The manual asset is U.S. evidence but does not expose catalog SKU 0132106247; match it to the product page and physical nameplate.
- The U.S. asset does not show catalog SKU 0132106247, so check the physical nameplate.
- Regional EC950 manuals contain separate voltage and dimension details. Do not merge them into this U.S. record.
- This record does not give a service interval.
What we checked
Product details we checked
- Stored size
- 8.15 W × 13.62 D × 12.9 H in (20.7 × 34.6 × 32.8 cm, converted) Compare sizes
- Voltage
- 120V, 1450W
- Warranty
- 1 year, plus 1 year after registration
- Heating
- Thermoblock
- Milk
- Automatic milk: the machine steams milk for you.
- Controls
- Guided controls help you choose settings.
- Grinder needed
- Separate grinder required
- Portafilter
- 51mm
- Warm-up
- Manufacturer says seconds; exact time not stated
Pair it with a grinder
Grinders listed for 51 mm portafilters
The De’Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus has no built-in grinder. Our records list these 6 grinders as working with 51 mm portafilters. Some hold the portafilter while you grind. Others grind into a dosing cup that you pour from. Check how each one doses with the maker, and check the fit against the exact shape of your handle. The setup estimate adds this machine, the grinder, and $90 for basic setup items from our dated price checks. It is not a current quote.
| Grinder | Price | Setup estimate | Dosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | $199.95Price checked October 20, 2026 | $789.90 | Hopper |
| MiiCoffee DF54 | $229Price checked October 20, 2026 | $818.95 | Single dose |
| MiiCoffee DF64 II | $399Price checked October 20, 2026 | $988.95 | Single dose |
| Eureka Mignon Zero 65 AP | $499Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026 | $1,088.95 | Single dose |
| Mahlkönig X54 Allround Home | $599Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,188.95 | Hopper |
| Eureka Mignon Libra | $699Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,288.95 | Hopper |
Compare the four lowest-priced grinders side by side →See every grinder we track →
Plain definitions for product terms
- Portafilter
- The handled tool that holds the filter basket and locks into the machine.
- Thermoblock
- A named machine heating design. The name alone does not prove better coffee.
Facts and sources
Facts and sources
Auto LatteArt, 3 temperatures and textures
See source: De’Longhi ↗(opens in a new tab)Sources
Sources used
- Dedica Maestro Plus product pageDe’Longhi · Manufacturer · Source checked September 16, 2026(opens in a new tab)
- Black Wood Espresso Tamper — 51mm compatibility statementDe’Longhi · Manufacturer · Source checked September 7, 2026(opens in a new tab)
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Product details checked through 2026-09-16. Product details and price checks can change.
Use and care resources
Guides and manuals
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to make espresso at homeCovers: A first-week routine for setup, dosing, extraction, milk, and cleaning.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso machine for beginnersCovers: Understand machine types, main downsides, and the gear a complete setup still needs.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso shot diagnosisCovers: Turn taste and flow observations into one controlled adjustment for the next shot.
Independent reviews · not our tests
Independent reviews
- VideoCoffee Kev · published 2024-05DeLonghi Dedica Maestro Plus Review - A Worthy Upgrade?Covers: Hands-on review comparing the Maestro Plus against earlier Dedica models and assessing the upgrade case.(opens in a new tab)
- VideoTom's Coffee Corner · published 2024-03Delonghi Dedica Maestro Plus: Full Review in Basic and Advanced ModeCovers: Full hands-on review of the EC950 in both basic and advanced modes, including espresso and auto milk frothing.(opens in a new tab)
- WrittenCoffeeness · published 2024-06DeLonghi Dedica Maestro Plus Review: Should Breville Be Worried?Covers: Hands-on written review of espresso shots, the auto LatteArt frother, and comparison against the Bambino Plus.(opens in a new tab)
- WrittenTom's Coffee Corner · published 2024-03Delonghi Dedica Maestro Plus Review EC950Covers: Written hands-on review with temperature-probe measurements, espresso quality, and auto steam wand consistency.(opens in a new tab)
These reviews come from other publishers. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them. Their opinions belong to their creators. Links last checked 2026-07-31.