– The grind may be too coarse The grind can be decreased one notch at a time during the grinding process. – Try increasing the strength of coffee on your machine settings which will increase the amount of coffee during the grinding process. Why does my delonghi coffee taste weak? – The grind may be … Read more
flow control is all about controlling the flow rate of water during pre-infusion and during extraction as water passes through the coffee puck. By controlling the flow rate of water, you have the ability to bring out all of the nuances of your coffee Do I need flow control? Why are flow control valves needed? … Read more
Why is my delonghi coffee machine not grinding beans? 1) The coffee quantity dial may be in the pre ground use coffee setting which will bypass the grinder This setting is used for tamping only. 2) Please check the My coffee icon to see if it is flashing. If this is flashing it means the … Read more
– The grind may be too coarse The grind can be decreased one notch at a time during the grinding process. – Try increasing the strength of coffee on your machine settings which will increase the amount of coffee during the grinding process. How can I make my espresso machine better? If you haven’t recently … Read more
When brewing, the pressure is typically around 9 bar as that is considered the optimum brew pressure for espresso. What is the perfect pressure for espresso? When brewing, the pressure is typically around 9 bar as that is considered the optimum brew pressure for espresso. Why is my delonghi espresso watery? Your espresso will come … Read more
The heating element heats the water before it’s dispensed. If it is defective, it will no longer be able to heat the water. This could result in the coffee produced being weak in colour, and cold. Why is my coffee machine making weak coffee? The temperature of the water used during extraction is a major … Read more
Use coarsely ground filter coffee for our filter machines, or finely ground espresso coffee and fresh beans for our pump espresso and bean to cup machines What coffee do you use in a DeLonghi coffee machine? Use coarsely ground filter coffee for our filter machines, or finely ground espresso coffee and fresh beans for our … Read more
There are no differences, except for the color and material that the steam wand is made of Moreover, De’Longhi has put a number of similar coffee machines (to be described below) on the market that are based on this standard model, most of which only differ from each other in design. What is the difference … Read more
7.4 “1-4” cups button You can enhance the flavor of your coffee by pressing the “1- 4” button after the “ON/OFF” button. This feature activates a unique brewing process, slowly releasing water into the filter basket ; saturating coffee grounds a little at a time extracting the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. What … Read more
Measures of water hardness general guidelines for classification of waters are: 0 to 60 mg/L (milligrams per liter) as calcium carbonate is classified as soft; 61 to 120 mg/L as moderately hard; 121 to 180 mg/L as hard; and more than 180 mg/L as very hard. What is the scale for water hardness? Measures of … Read more