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Handcraft your coffee
Setting La Specialista to be ready for first use Wash & dry accessories. Insert the coffee bean container and turn until it clicks. Insert the drip tray with cup grill. Fill the water tank. Plug in the machine and switch on the main power. 10sec Place a container under the outlets. Press to rinse. Attach the filter holder. Press to rinse. Open the steam dial. Select your beverage and you are ready to start making coffee.
1 Proper grinding is key in the authentic preparation of espresso. The exclusive Sensor Grinding Technology ensures precise and consistent coffee dose, according to your preferred grinding setting. Grinding - Grinding Warm your cup by rinsing water through the empty filter holder. Select single or double filter. For double filter press “X2” before grinding. Turn the bean hopper dial by one position at a time to set grinding level (only set during grinding).
2 A perfect coffee dose must be pressed in the right way. The Smart Tamping Station applies the correct pressure for optimal extraction, leaving the working area perfectly clean. Tamping - Tamping After grinding, pull the lever down fully (do not remove filter holder). Ensure the dose level is at the indicator line. Remove the filter holder and check the level. Attach the filter holder and you are ready to brew.
3 The perfect extraction needs a consistent brewing temperature. The Active Temperature Control provides precise temperature stability for the best in cup result. Brewing - Brewing Select your beverage. PERFECT ESPRESSO Compact nut-colour crema Balanced long-lasting taste Rounded body Press OK to start brewing (preinfusion and infusion).
4 A cappuccino that fully reflects Italian tradition starts with the preparation of a superb espresso and continues with meticulous frothing of the milk. The Advanced Latte System ensures full froth creamy cappuccino or silky smooth steamed milk with ease. Milk frothing - Milk frothing Place the milk jug under the nozzle. Select FLAT or FOAM. FLAT: to steam milk. FOAM: to froth milk. 60sec Open the steam dial until the milk reaches the desired result. Pour over the espresso and enjoy.
Hints and tips Milk frothing COW MILK RICE SOY ALMOND For high quality frothing fresh refridgerated milk is recommended. Frothing quality may differ according to the type of milk or plant-based drink. Regularly dismantle and clean the filter with warm water. Remove and clean the steam nozzles after each use to avoid milk residue. Easy cleaning Choose your cup Place your preferred cup. La Specialista can hold cups up to 12 cm. Place your preferred cup. La Specialista can hold cups up to 12 cm.
