DeLonghi La Specialista ARTE EVO User Manual

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EC9255M

DeLonghi La Specialista ARTE EVO Specifications

General

Type	Espresso Machine
Material	Stainless Steel
Pump Pressure	15 bar
Heating System	Thermoblock
Coffee Ground Selector	Yes
Input Power	1400 W
Pre-set Recipes	Yes
Portafilter Diameter	51 mm
Color	Stainless Steel
Voltage	220-240 V
Grinder	Integrated
Milk Frother	Manual Steam Wand
Special Features	Temperature Control
Included Components	Portafilter, Tamper

Summary

Register Your Machine and Join the De'Longhi Club

Benefits of De'Longhi Club Membership

Learn about warranty extension, accessory discounts, and exclusive offers for club members.

Photo Registration Process

Step-by-step guide to taking and sending a photo for product registration.

Contact and Support Information

Find phone numbers and website for assistance and inquiries.

Know Your Machine: Control Panel Overview

Control Panel Components and Functions

Identifies and explains the purpose of each button, dial, and light on the control panel.

Preparing Your Machine for First Use

Initial Machine Preparation Steps

Instructions for washing accessories, filling the water tank, and powering on the machine.

Setting Up: Rinsing and Purging Steam Arm

Guide to rinsing the water spout and purging the steam arm for optimal performance.

Step 1: Grinding and Dosing Coffee

Adding Beans and Selecting Grind Setting

How to fill the hopper and choose the correct grind size based on bean type.

Using the Dosing Guide and Selecting Dose

Instructions for using the dosing guide and selecting the appropriate coffee dose.

Starting the Grinding Cycle

How to insert the portafilter to initiate and stop the grinding process.

Coffee Bean Roast Chart

Recommended Settings by Roast Level

Details recommended dose, grind, and temperature for light, medium, medium-dark, and dark roasts.

Step 2: Tamping the Coffee Grounds

Preparing Portafilter and Leveling Grounds

Steps for extracting the portafilter and leveling the coffee grounds.

Tamping Technique and Dosing Guide

Proper tamping methods, using the dosing guide, and barista tips.

Attaching Portafilter and Tamping Mat

How to attach the portafilter to the brewing unit and benefits of the tamping mat.

Step 3: Brewing Hot Coffee Drinks

Selecting Temperature and Drink Type

Guide to choosing brewing temperature and selecting your desired coffee drink.

Espresso and Americano Drink Menu

Overview of espresso and americano drink sizes and compositions.

Achieving Perfect Espresso Extraction

Identifying and Correcting Extraction Issues

Visual guide to perfect, under, and over-extracted espresso with solutions.

Step 3: Brewing Cold Brew Coffee

Cold Brew Selection and Initial Rinse

How to select the Cold Brew function and perform an initial rinse.

Grinding, Dosing, and Tamping for Cold Brew

Applying steps 1 and 2 for preparing cold brew coffee grounds.

Brewing Cold Brew and Barista Tips

Instructions for brewing cold brew and tips for fresh water and tank cleaning.

My LatteArt: Creating Milk Foam

Preparing Milk for Frothing

Instructions on filling the milk jug with cold milk or plant-based beverages.

Frothing Milk Technique and Cleaning

Proper methods for steaming milk, creating foam, and cleaning the steam wand.

Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures

Daily Cleaning and Filter Care

Guidelines for emptying the drip tray and cleaning coffee filters after use.

Steam Wand Cleaning and Descaling

How to clean stubborn milk residue and when to descale the machine.

Water Hardness Testing and Descaling

Information on setting water hardness and its impact on descaling frequency.

Optional Cleaning Tools and Products

EcoDecalk Limescale Remover

Details on using EcoDecalk for effective and natural limescale removal.

Eco MultiClean for Milk Residue

Information on using Eco MultiClean to remove milk residue and clean the coffee maker.

Cleaning Accessories Overview

Introduction to water hardness test strips and steam wand cleaning needles.