DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine User Guide

DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical machines, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• Use this machine only as described in this instruction manual. As with any electrical machine, the instructions aim to cover as many situations as possible. Caution and common sense should be used when operating and installing this machine.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or machine in water or other liquid.
• Never allow the machine to be used by children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or taking off parts, and before cleaning the machine.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the machine malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the machine to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment
• The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the machine manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
• Plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the machine for anything other than the intended use. This machine is to be utilized for domestic use only. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the exterior of the unit or the cover. Don’t attempt to repair or modify the machine; doing so will void the warranty. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer, detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the machine. If the machine is provided with a 3-wire, grounding-type cord, the extension should be a grounding-type 3-wire CORD. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
• Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

PREPARING YOUR MACHINE FOR FIRST USE

1. Wash and dry all accessories (including water tank (A7)) with warm water and washing-up soap.
2. Insert the drip tray (A19) complete with cup grille (A16) and (A17).
3. Remove the water tank and fill with fresh, clean water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level.
4. Plug in the machine and make sure the main switch (A1) on the side of the machine is pressed and in the I position.
5. Place a container with a minimum capacity of 3.38 fl oz/100 ml under the hot water spout (A11).
6. Press OK (B6) to start priming. Hot water will be delivered from the hot water spout.
7. Insert coffee filter (C3) or (C4) in the portafilter (C1).
8. Attach the portafilter to the machine: Align the portafilter handle with the “INSERT” mark, then turn the handle to the right until it is aligned with the “CLOSE” mark.
9. Place a container under the portafilter and steam wand (A9) and press OK. Repeat 2 times to rinse the coffee circuit.
10. Push the STEAM button (B9) and let the steam flow out for a few seconds. Then push the button again to stop. For optimal steam performance, we recommend you repeat this action 3 or 4 times. This is to purge the steam circuit before frothing or steaming your milk.

COFFEE DELIVERY

1. Add fresh coffee beans into the hopper (A3). Fill with just the quantity you need.
2. The factory setting is 5 (medium grinding). If you are not satisfied, adjust the level according to your personal taste and the type of coffee (do it while grinding). (*)
3. Select a single (C3) or double (C4) dose filter and place it in the portafilter (C1). If you are using the double filter, press the Cup Selection Button (BS) until the 2X light is on (this will double the volume of the espresso shot as well).
4. Set the dose level by adjusting the dial (B4) following suggestions in section “3.1 Adjust dose”
   At the beginning, it is normal for a few attempts to be needed before finding the correct grinding level and quantity. We recommend starting by using the suggested values, then, if necessary, changing them according to the tips in section “3.1 Adjust dose”.
5. Insert the dosing funnel (Q) into the portafilter: 1 push and 2 turns until it locks.
6. Attach portafilter
7. Push the portafilter until you hear a single “Click”, then release: grinding starts and stops automatically.
   Please note: To manually stop grinding, just press the filter holder again (until you hear a click).

(*) A grinding level between 3 and 6 is recommended for most coffees. Grinding with 1 or 2 selected produces a very fine result. Use only with very special coffee (light roast) or when you notice non-optimal coffee quality due to wear of the burrs (grinding too coarse).

Adjust dose

Each variety of coffee beans can behave differently during grinding, which is why setting the dose at the beginning may require extra care. With this illustration, we give you some indications on how to regulate the dose. Please note these suggested setting ranges, based on the roasting level, are certainly a good starting point, but they might slightly vary depending on the specific composition of your coffee beans.

1. Set the dose (to reach the mark inside the filter basket, see image for perfect dose) starting from the minimum position. The numbers on the dial are a setting reference once the perfect dose in the filter is reached. They do not correspond to grinder settings, or to measurement units (gr/oz), or to grinding time
2. Set the dial following the suggested positions as a reference.

1. After grinding, extract the portafilter (C1).
2. Tap gently the dosing funnel (C2) to level the grounded coffee inside.
3. Put the portafilter in the dedicated seat on the tamping mat (C11).
4. Tap the coffee.
5. Remove the dosing funnel and check the coffee dose (refer to section “3.2 The perfect dose”).
6. Attach the portafilter to the brewing unit (A10).

The perfect dose

• The coffee filters have a mark inside to identify the level for the perfect dose.
• Ensure the coffee is at the recommended dose level after tamping. You may need to adjust the dosing dial more times before reaching the perfect dose.
• If your coffee is over or under-extracted and the dose is within the perfect dose range, adjust the grinder settings finer or coarser (see Step 1- grinding). Over-extracted coffee (pouring too slowly) needs a coarser grind. Under-extracted coffee (pouring too fast) needs a finer grind.
• Please note: If any residual ground coffee remains after tamping, it will not impact the quality of the extraction.

1. Select the temperature (see “5.1 Focus on temperature”).
2. Select your beverage.
3. Press OK (B6) to start brewing (preinfusion and infusion). Coffee delivery stops automatically.

Focus on temperature

The water temperature is precisely controlled throughout the entire brewing process to ensure the ideal temperature stability for the extraction. La Specialista Arte offers up to 3 infusion temperature* profiles to select, corresponding to a range of temperatures between 92°Cand 96°C. Coffee bean varieties, as well as roasting colors, require their specific temperature setting for the best extraction. For exampl,e a lower temperature is preferred for Robusta coffee beans than Arabica; the same is applicable to beans with a darker roasting colour or to freshly-roasted beans than those degassed over time.

• This temperature refers to the water inside the thermoblock. This differs from the temperature of the beverage in the cup or the temperature measured when the beverage comes out of the portafilter spouts.

EXPLANATION OF LIGHTS

CUSTOMISING THE QUANTITY OF BEVERAGES

1. Prepare the appliance to deliver the beverage you want to make. Prepare the coffee dose and attach the portafilter (C1) to the brewing unit (A10).
2. Turn the dial (B8) to select the drink to be programmed.
3. Press the OK button (B6) until the desired quantity in cups is reached. The related light blinks orange after a few seconds to confirm you are programming the length of the beverage.

   

4. Once the button is released, the quantity is programmed.

Please note:

• You can program beverage quantities, but not steam.
• Programming changes the quantity of the beverages, but not the amount of coffee grounds.
• If the beverage is customized, when you select it by turning the dial (B8), the corresponding light briefly blinks.
• “X2” beverages can be programmed separately.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Important!

• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or alcohol to clean the coffee machine.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits, as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
• If the appliance is not used for more than a week, before using it again, we recommend you perform a rinse cycle.

Danger!

• While cleaning, never immerse the coffee maker in water. It is an electrical appliance.
• Before cleaning the outside of the appliance, turn it off, unplug from the mains socket, and allow to cool.

CLEANING THE GRINDER

1. Clean the attachment area with the brush (C9);
2. Use the brush to clean the coffee funnel.

WATER HARDNESS

Water hardness

Thedescale light (B3) comes on after a period of time established according to water hardness. The machine can also be programmed according to the actual hardness of the water supply in the various regions, in which case descaling may be required less frequently (see “7. Menu settings”-).

1. Remove the “TOTAL HARDNESS TEST” indicator paper (C5) from its pack.
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second.
3. Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly.
4. Set the appliance as indicated in section “7. Menu settings”.

After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water. Each square corresponds to one level.

DESCALING

Please note

• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the descaler pack.
• It is important to use the De’Longhi descaler only. Using an unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.
• Descaler could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilled, dry it immediately.

When thelight (83) comes on, it is time to proceed with descaling the machine. The descaling cycle can be run at any moment. Setting the water hardness (see Section 10) will increase (harder water) or decrease (softer water) the frequency of the need to descale the machine.

1. Pour the descaler (C6) into the tank up to the levelA marked inside the tank (A7) (equal to one 100ml packet).
2. Add water (1 liter) up tothe levelB. Then put the water tank backin the appliance.
3. Tun the mode selector dial (B8) to: the OK light tums to orange and the descaling light flashes.
4. Make sure the portafilter is not attached and position a container under the brewing unit (A10), hot water spout (A11), and steam wand (A9).
5. Keep pressed for at least 3 seconds the OK (B6) button: the OK light begins to flash; descaling starts.
   Please note
   • In case you start the descaling cycle by mistake, you can press the OK button for 10 seconds to stop the descaling cycle; the rinsing cycle (starting at step 9 below) can not be stopped.
6. The descale programme starts, and the descaler liquid comes out of the steam wand and brewing unit. The descale programme removes limescale deposits from inside the appliance by automatically performing a series of rinses and pauses until the tank is empty. Delivery stops, and the OK light turns to white. This indicates that it is necessary to proceed with rinsing: see next page.
7. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty.
8. Remove the water tank, empty any residues of descaler solution, rinse with running water, and fill with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put the tank back in its housing.
9. Position a container under the brewing unit, hot water spout, and steam wand.
10. Press the OK button: rinsing starts.
11. When rinsing is complete, delivery stops ,and the appliance prepares to be used again:
12. Empty the container used to collect the rinse water.
13. Remove and empty the drip tray, then put it back in the appliance.
14. Empty, rinse, then fill the water tank with fresh water and replace it.

Now the appliance is ready to use.

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