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PREPARING YOUR MACHINE SETTING LA SPECIALISTA FOR FIRST USE 1 1 2 3 2 3 Rorrorem veri rehen- Remove stickers & Wash and dry ac- Insert the drip tray dae corerum packing materials cessories; including with cup grill. water tank. 4 5 Fill water tank. Plug in machine and switch on the main power. Rorrorem veri rehendae corerum 2 Place a container under the water spout. 4 For more details on setting up your La Specialista please check out the De’Longhi How To Channel Attach the portafilter.
Step 1 - grinding 1 2 3 4 5 Set the dose level by adjusting the dial starting from the min. position. Attach portafilter. Once locked into place, grinding will start. To disable the grinder from auto starting turn the dial to setting. X2 Add beans to hopper. Fresh is best; fill in just with the quantity you need. The ideal setting depends on the coffee beans type. The factory default is 3 but for a finer or coarser grind we invite you to check on coffee guide settings table.
Focus on perfect dose Adjust dose Achieve Espresso perfection Perfect dose The coffee filters have a 3mm laser mark inside to identify the level for perfect dose. Each variety of coffee beans can behave differently during grinding and this is the reason why setting the dose at the beginning might require extra care. With this illustration we give you some indications on how to regulate the dose.
Step 2 - tamping 1 2 3 4 After grinding, pull the lever down fully (do not remove portafilter). For a perfect result, you can do it twice. Keep the lever down while removing the portafilter. Once it is done, place back the lever in its original position. Check the level. Attach the filter portafilter to the brewing unit. BARISTA TIP: Ensure the coffee is at the recommended dosage level after tamping. You may need to adjust the dosage dial more times before reaching the perfect dose.
Step 3 - brewing 1 2 INFUSION TEMPERATURE PROFILES • There are 5 temperatures profiles (1 to 5 on the display) to set based on the coffee beans. Setting 1: ≃ 90°C Setting 3: ≃ 94°C Setting 2: ≃ 92°C Setting 4: ≃ 96°C Setting 5: ≃ 98°C • To understand which is the preferred temperature profile refer to coffee guide settings table. Select your beverage. • This is not the final in-cup temperature, but the water temperature to infuse.
Step 4 - manual frothing See dedicated how to video on: http://EC9665.delonghi.com 1 2 3 4 5 Fill the milk jug with fresh cold milk. Milk will up to triple in volume. Turn the steam wand on briefly to purge condensation. Make sure the wand is pointing away from you. To make the froth, put the nozzle on the surface of the milk and air will catch by the mixing of milk and steam. Move the milk jug slowly downwards while the foam volume increases. Insert the steam nozzle just under the milk.
Step 4 -automatic frothing 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the knob to select the desired froth. Attach the milk cointainer. Prepare the perfect dose (see Steps 1- grinding & 2- tamping) and attach the portafilter. k c Cli Fill the milk container with fresh cold milk from the refrigerator. 6 Select your beverage. 8 Close with the lid. 7 Press OK to start brewing The appliance automatically brew coffee and milk in sequence.
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Cleaning & Maintanance - Lattecrema system 1 2 3 4 Leave the milk container in the machine (you do not need to empty it). Place a cup or other recipient under the frothed milk spout Turn the knob to “Clean”. Cleaning automatically starts and stops. WATCH OUT: Remember, after cleaning, to turn the knob back on foam setting. Remove the milk container and put it in the refrigerator.
Take Care of your Coffee Machine Innovative patented system that prevents limescale formation. Extends the life of the coffee machine without altering the sensory properties of the water, guaranteeing consistently creamy and aromatic coffee. Microfibre cloth Tube brush Its top quality ingredients make EcoDecalk a highly effective and natural limescale remover. When the light comes on, follow the steps illustrated in the user manual to descale correctly the machine.
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