DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 (02) PDF Document

The DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 comes with several professional-inspired tools to help you brew the perfect coffee:

1. Tamping Mat: This provides a sturdy, stable base on your countertop for tamping coffee grounds in the portafilter. It also protects your work surface and helps you press the coffee dose evenly.

2. Dosing & Tamping Guide: This tool attaches directly to the portafilter before you start grinding. It helps you achieve the correct coffee dose and ensures an even and precise tamp while minimizing mess.

3. Advanced Tamper: This innovative tamping system helps you know when the coffee dose has reached the perfect level. It indicates “ok” or if you need to add or remove grounds.

4. Dose Adjust tool: This tool is designed to remove excess coffee grounds from the filter, helping you achieve the perfect dose level for an optimal brew.

The Bean Adapt Technology on your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 is designed to help you unlock the optimal flavour from your favourite coffee beans. Since each variety of bean has unique characteristics, adjustments to grind size, infusion length, and extraction temperature are required. With Bean Adapt, the machine guides you step-by-step on its screen to find the perfect settings. This technology ensures you get the best flavour from your coffee beans and achieve a tasteful, vibrant cup of coffee. You can save coffee bean profiles you create and reuse them whenever needed.

The display on the DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 is your guide through every step of the coffee-making process. It provides step-by-step setup and operational instructions on the screen, allowing you to effortlessly navigate each stage of grinding, tamping, and brewing. The display is essential for using features like the Bean Adapt Technology and helps you fine-tune your process to ensure the results match your expectations.

To prepare your first espresso with the DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455, follow these steps:

Step 1: Select Coffee Type

Start by filling the bean hopper with your coffee beans. On the display, navigate to select your coffee type (e.g., 100% Arabica / Specialty or Arabica & Robusta blend).

Step 2: Prepare the Portafilter

Select the filter size you want to use (single or double) on the display. Insert the corresponding filter basket into the portafilter. Attach the Dosing and Tamping guide to the portafilter by turning it clockwise. Insert the portafilter straight into the grinding cradle.

Step 3: Set the Grinder

Make sure the grinder is set to the grinding position shown on the display before you start.

Step 4: Start Grinding

Rest the portafilter in the cradle and push it towards the machine until you hear a CLICK, then release. The machine will begin grinding.

Step 5: Tamp the Coffee

Once grinding is complete, give the portafilter a gentle tap to evenly distribute the ground coffee. Place the portafilter on the tamping mat, hold it, and push down on your ground coffee with a firm, even pressure using the advanced tamper.

Step 6: Check the Dose Level

The advanced tamper will indicate if the dose is at the right level. Look at the marks (-2, -1, OK, +1, +2). To read the marks correctly, get eye level with the tamper to ensure the line is fully visible.

Step 7: Adjust the Dose and Brew

If the tamper shows OK, press OK on the screen. Remove the dose and tamping guide, attach the portafilter to the brewing group, and press the brewing button to enjoy your espresso.

If the tamper shows -1 or -2 (too low), press the corresponding option on the screen. You will be prompted to add more grounds. Insert the portafilter back into the grinding cradle and push it to top up the dose.

If the tamper shows +1 or +2 (too high), press the corresponding option on the screen. You will need to remove the excess dose with the Dose Adjust tool. Once corrected, you can proceed to the brewing step.

The screen on your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 will indicate the status of your coffee flow after brewing. Fine-tuning the grind is key to a perfect shot.

If the coffee flow is too fast: This means you need a finer grind. Change the grind setting to a finer one (it is suggested to adjust by one level less than your previous setting). Then, repeat the grinding, tamping, and brewing steps.

If the coffee flow is too slow: This means you need a coarser grind. Change the grind setting to a coarser one (it is recommended to move the grind level up by one). Then, repeat the grinding, tamping, and brewing steps.

Tip: Ideally, you should change the grinder setting by increments of one and only while the grinder is in operation. This prevents wear and potential damage from bean fragments.

Follow these steps to craft a smooth and velvety cappuccino with your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455:

Step 1: Select Drink

Select the Cappuccino icon on the screen.

Step 2: Grind, Tamp and Brew Espresso

Tap the grinding icon on the screen to begin. Once grinding is complete, tamp and check your dose before brewing your Espresso into a cup. Ensure the filter basket description on the screen (Single/Double) matches the filter you are using.

Step 3: Prepare the Milk

Fill the milk jug with cold milk (4-6°C), without exceeding the maximum line. Place the steam wand into the milk jug and rest the jug onto the designated milk jug area. For automatic frothing, ensure the dial at the top of the steam wand is in position ‘A’.

Step 4: Select Frothing Settings

On the screen, select the type of milk (dairy or plant-based). The machine will set an ideal temperature. You can then select the volume of froth. For a Cappuccino, setting 3 or 4 is optimal.

Step 5: Start Frothing

When you are happy with the settings, press ‘Play’ on the screen to start frothing. The machine will automatically heat and froth the milk for you.

Step 6: Clean the Steam Wand

After frothing, push the steam wand back into its parking position without the milk jug. It will automatically flush itself out.

Step 7: Pour and Enjoy

Give the frothed milk a gentle swirl in the jug to smooth the texture, then pour it gently into your cup with the espresso. Enjoy your cappuccino.

To froth milk for drinks like lattes or cappuccinos with your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455, follow these instructions:

1. Prepare the Milk Jug: Fill the milk jug with the amount of milk you’d like, ensuring it does not exceed the maximum line. For best results, use milk at fridge temperature (4-6°C). Place the steam wand into the milk jug and rest the jug on the designated milk jug area on the machine.

2. Select Mode: For hands-free frothing, ensure the dial at the top of the steam wand is in the ‘A’ (Auto) position. If you prefer to froth manually, switch it to the ‘M’ position.

3. Choose Milk Type: On the touch screen, select the type of milk you are using (dairy or plant-based). The machine will automatically suggest an ideal temperature (e.g., 65°C for dairy, 55°C or 60°C for plant-based). You can also manually select up to 70°C for a hotter drink.

4. Select Froth Level: Choose from 5 froth options. Settings 1 and 2 create a finer foam ideal for a Flat White or latte art. Settings 3 and 4 are optimal for a Cappuccino’s thick, frothy layer. Setting 5 creates super dense foam for a Latte Macchiato.

5. Start Frothing: Once your settings are selected, tap ‘Play’ on the screen. If you are in Auto mode ‘A’, the machine will automatically heat and froth the milk, removing all guesswork.

The Autolatte Art steam wand on your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455 has its own cleaning program to remove inner residue.

Automatic Flush: After you are done frothing, simply push the steam wand back into its parking position without the milk jug attached. The machine will automatically flush the wand out.

External Cleaning: To clean the system externally, wipe it with a damp cloth after each use.

Deeper Clean: For a deeper clean, it is recommended to use the provided pin to clear the tip hole of the steam wand once a week.

For the best results when making a Cold Brew with your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455, follow these steps:

1. Carry out a cold rinse before preparation. Attach the portafilter to the machine without any coffee dose in it.

2. Select “Cold brew” on the homepage of the display.

3. Confirm that you want to proceed with rinsing.

4. After the rinse is complete, prepare your drink as usual, then complete the preparation with ice cubes and enjoy.

Here are some practical tips for getting the most out of your DELONGHI LA SPECIALISTA TOUCH EC9455:

1. Accessing Help: For additional helpful information on the screen, you can tap the ‘i’ icon for more content and guidance.

2. Creative Recipes: Feel free to experiment by crafting your own unique recipes. You can add a variety of syrups, whipped cream, and other ingredients to tailor drinks to your preferences.

3. Managing Different Beans: Each coffee bean has a unique profile, so finding the optimal settings for your brew may take some patience. Once you’ve created a coffee bean profile using the Bean Adapt technology, you can save it and easily reuse it whenever needed. Just remember to change the manual settings on the machine where required when switching beans.