DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro EC96XY Instructions For Use Manual page 9

COFFEE DELIVERY
Step 1-grinding
Step 2-tamping
Step 3-brewing
3.2 The perfect dose
Laser mark
Step 2-tamping
• The coffee filters have a laser mark inside to identify the
level for perfect dose. Try different levels within the mark,
keeping in mind that the minimum dose corresponds to
the bottom line of the mark and the maximum dose corre-
sponds to the upper line of the mark.
Step 3-brewing
1. After grinding, pull the
lever down fully (do not
remove portafilter). For a
perfect result, you can do
it twice.
1. Select your beverage.
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2. Keep the lever down
while removing the por-
tafilter. Once it is done,
place back the lever in its
original position.
• Ensure the coffee is at the recommended dosage level after
tamping. You may need to adjust the dosage 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 coarser
grind
Under extracted coffee (pouring too fast) needs finer grind.
• Barista tip: Pull the filter holder out while the tamper is
still down for polished finish of coffee.
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2. Press OK to start brew-
ing (preinfusion and
infusion). Coffee delivery
stops automatically.
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3. Check the dose (see "3.2
The perfect dose") and
attach the portafilter to
the brewing unit.
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