Yes, all La Specialista coffee machines, have energy-saving features.
You can enable the "Energy Saving" function to comply with European regulations, which reduces both boiler temperature and display light.
Additionally, you can set the "Auto-off" mode to automatically switch off the machine after 9 minutes, 1.5 hours, or 3 hours, further conserving energy.
Our coffee makers are designed to deliver the correct brewing pressure based on your chosen coffee beans. When brewing, the indicator level should be within the optimal zone range. When the pressure indicator falls significantly below the optimal zone, this indicates an under extracted espresso and requires a finer grinding adjustment. If the indicator level moves way past the optimal zone, this indicates an over extracted espresso and usually requires a coarser grind.
Please note:
- Your dosing level (volume of ground coffee) should always reach the ring inside the filter basket. Once this level is achieved, the only adjustment you should make to change extraction pressure is the one of Grinding Size on the grinder.
- Different coffee bean types may require different adjustments in order to achieve the optimal zone reading. Remember, as long as the indicator level resides in that zone you are performing a great extraction.
- On La Specialista Maestro, Opera and Arte Evo with Cold Extraction Technology, the Cold Brew drink is extracted at ambient temperature and without pressure, resulting in the pressure gauge not moving towards the "Optimal Zone".
Yes, all La Specialista series allow you to program the drink quantity of each selectable beverage available on the control panel.
However, please note that you can not program steam delivery.
Hot water delivery is customizable on La Specialista Arte only.
There are many videos showing you how to use the La Specialista range including how to texture and pour the milk. Check the How-To video below to see how milk is frothed with the My LatteArt steam wand and the LatteCrema Hot Technology or visit our De’Longhi ‘How To’ YouTube Channel for more.
My LatteArt:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-hfs56mKoY\
LatteCrema Hot Technology (Only with La Specialista Maestro):
https://youtu.be/pzPx4Ox8FLE
Yes, all La Specialista coffee makers have different temperature settings available. Each model may slightly differ from one to the other but all can be adjusted to suit the coffee beans you choose:
- La Specialista Arte, Arte Evo and Opera: 3 infusion temperatures available
- La Specialista Maestro: 5 infusion temperatures available
