DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio User Manual

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DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio Specifications

General

Pump Pressure	19 bars
Heating System	Thermoblock
Material	Stainless Steel
Type	Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Power	1450 watts
Color	Stainless Steel
Voltage	120 volts
Special Features	Sensor Grinding Technology, Smart Tamping Station
Grinder	Integrated Burr Grinder

Summary

Preparing Your Machine

Remove Packing Materials

Remove stickers and packing materials from the machine and its accessories before first use.

Clean Accessories and Tank

Wash and dry all accessories, including the water tank, prior to initial setup.

Install Bean Container

Insert the coffee bean container into the grinder, ensuring correct alignment with the arrow.

Install Drip Tray and Fill Tank

Attach the drip tray with cup grill and fill the water tank with fresh water.

Power On Machine

Plug in the machine and switch on the main power supply.

Setting Up for First Use

Rinse Water Spout

Place a container under the water spout and press to rinse the system.

Attach Portafilter

Insert the filter basket into the portafilter and attach it to the brewing unit.

Perform Rinse Cycle

Press OK to initiate a rinse cycle for the machine.

Purge Steam Arm

Open the steam dial briefly to purge the steam arm before use.

Step 1: Grinding Coffee

Add Beans to Hopper

Fill the grinder hopper with the required quantity of fresh coffee beans.

Adjust Grind Setting

Set the grind level based on coffee bean type and personal taste.

Select Dose Filter

Choose single or double dose filter and press X2 for double volume.

Start Grinding

Set dose level and attach portafilter to start automatic grinding.

Grinding Level Tips

Recommendations for grinding levels between 3 and 6 for most coffees.

Focus on Perfect Dose

Adjust Dose for Extraction

Set the dose to reach the mark inside the filter basket for optimal espresso.

Filter Dose Indicators

Use lasermarked or relief mark filters to identify the perfect dose level.

Grinder Adjustment Tips

Adjust grinder finer or coarser based on extraction speed (slow/fast).

Step 2: Tamping

Perform Tamping Action

Pull the lever down to tamp coffee grounds in the portafilter.

Remove Portafilter

Keep the lever down while removing the portafilter after tamping.

Check Coffee Level

Ensure the coffee grounds level is correct after tamping.

Attach Portafilter to Unit

Attach the tamped portafilter to the brewing unit.

Tamping Tips

Advice on dosage level, polished finish, and coffee on filter edges.

Step 3: Brewing

Select Temperature

Choose the desired temperature profile for coffee extraction.

Select Beverage

Choose the type of coffee beverage (Espresso, Coffee, Americano).

Infusion Temperature Profiles

Guidance on temperature settings for different coffee bean roasting levels.

Espresso Beverage Volumes

Approximate volumes for single and double shots of Espresso, Coffee, and Americano.

Step 4: Manual Frothing

Fill Milk Jug

Fill the milk jug with fresh cold milk, up to triple its volume.

Purge Steam Wand

Turn the steam wand on briefly to purge condensation.

Create Milk Froth

Place nozzle on surface to create froth, then submerge to create vortex.

Stop Steam

Turn steam knob off once desired temperature is reached.

Cleaning and Barista Tips

Tips for cleaning the steam wand and using fresh cold milk for frothing.