DeLonghi La Specialista OPERA EC9555 Instrucciones De Uso página 8

6. Press the OK button (B4): delivery will start (fig. 8);
7. When delivery has finished, turn the steam dial (A5) (fig.
9) and release the jet for a few seconds so as to rinse the
steam circuit: to ensure best possible results, repeat the
operation 3 or 4 times.
The machine is ready for use.
Please note: It is also advisable to rinse the internal circuits if the machine is
not used for a prolonged period.
When using the machine for the first time, 4-5 cups of coffee will
need to be made before it gives satisfactory results. Pay particu-
lar attention to the quantity of ground coffee in the filter ((C2) or
(C3)) (see instructions in section "4.1 Step 1 - Grinding").
Proceed as described in section "The "perfect dose"".
4. MAKING COFFEE
Rinsing the filter and the portafilter
To guarantee the cleanliness and the correct temperature of the
entire coffee circuit:
• before preparing the dose ("4.1 Step 1 - Grinding" and
"4.2 Step 2 - Tamping"), attach the portafilter to the coffee
spout (fig. 7);
• press the OK button (B4): the machine delivers water (hot
or cold, depending on the drink selected).
• next, to ensure you pull the perfect shot, dry the filter and
portafilter with a cloth before preparing the dose.
Rinse the glass or cup
If a hot drink is being prepared, to ensure the coffee will be at the
optimum temperature:
• position the cup/glass under the hot water spout (A6);
• run a rinse cycle by pressing the
• Stop the flow of water by pressing the
ond time;
• next, to ensure you pull the perfect shot, empty and dry the
glass/cup before preparing the dose.
4.1 Step 1 - Grinding
1. Put coffee beans in the container (A2) (fig. 10). It is best to
grind only a quantity of beans sufficient for immediate use,
so that the coffee will always be fresh.
2. In general, darker roasts need coarser grind, while light
roasts need finer grind. When using coffee beans for the
first time, start at factory setting 7 and make sure you
have the correct dose (See "The "perfect dose"). Brew an
espresso and depending on results, be ready to adjust. Over
extracted coffee (pouring too slowly) needs coarser grind.
Under extracted coffee (pouring too fast) needs finer grind.
Please note: A setting between 5 and 11 is recommended for
most coffees (hot & cold). A setting between of 1 and 4 is very fine
and should be used with special coffees only (light roast)
3. Place one of the coffee filters (C2) or (C3) in the portafilter
(C1) (fig. 12);
Please note:
When preparing
ters provided for this drink (see section "4.5 Step 3 - Delivery of
Espresso Cool").
4. Set the quantity by adjusting the dial (B1), starting from
Refer to the section "Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in
the filter" for further indications.
5. Attach the portafilter to the outlet of the coffee grinder
6. When using the 1 cup filter (C2) or (C4), press the "X1" but-
Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in the filter
button (B6);
button a sec-
Different varieties of coffee bean give different results when
ground: consequently, the initial adjustment of the dosage re-
quires special care.
This illustration shows how to regulate the dosage, based on the
roast color: this should be taken as a general guide, given that in
practice, the final adjustment can vary according to the compo-
sition of the beans.
1. Set the dosage starting from the minimum position.
2. Looking at the roast color of your particular beans, turn the
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Espresso Cool, use the dedicated fil-
C4
C5
the minimum position (fig. 13).
(A20), aligning it with the "INSERT" mark, then turn the
portafilter to the right.
ton (B2). When using the 2 cup filter (C3) or (C5), press the
2x button (B3): this will also double the quantity of coffee
delivered. Grinding begins and stops automatically.
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dial slowly to find the right adjustment.
Extra
grinding
range