Want to support the channel? Shop Amazon with my affiliate link: amzn.to/3tU9btX (it doesn't cost you anything more, but I earn a small provision if you buy anything). Here are the grinding times, based on dial position: Dial Time Min 4s 10 8s 20 13s 30 17s 40 22s **Just add 10 seconds to all these numbers, if you use the "Extra Grinding Range". I suggest not to however, or your portafilter will overflow. ►Delonghi Specialista Arte: 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3w9IZIR 🇩🇪 amzn.to/3ymPZEM 🌏 geni.us/SpecialistaArte (worldwide Amazon link) DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. Affiliate commissions help fund videos like this one.
Hello; I need to ask you something about the ec9155 machine. What other models is the portafilter in this machine compatible with? For example, is it compatible with the ec 680?
ohh now I know that I need to hold the OK button to set the dose. I've been wandering why my machine was pouring very little water. It's all because I am just pressing it once. Thank you for this review!
What gets me about some people is when they say that they don't want to mess with the manual machines because there's too much involved,but will then go and buy something like this or a barista express etc..
Thanks so much for the tip, Alan! The settings are actually pretty trivial besides the temp, which I would set to high on this machine, seeing as the brew group is far away from the thermoblock. Also, the water hardness is important, in to remind you to descale at regular intervals. Cheers!
Currently struggling with the double shot (28g) being too much volume to insert the portafilter, whereas the single shot (14g) fits well but infusion time is too short. I’m toying with the idea of buying a bottomless one-shot portafilter but first I’ll revert to my previous choice of beans.
@@AlanRick26 Hi Alan, 14g is already a double. You should aim for 14g dry coffee, to 28g liquid coffee, as an example. Maybe you can up dose to 16-18 grams even, but not more. Cheers!
Thanks for the great and informative video. My Arte doesn't do 2 shits anymore for some reason. The number 2 light is on, but when I press the okay, it only runs for a very short fee seconds which used to be the time running for a single shot. I have reset it many times and unplugged it from the power, but it is still the same. Might not be related, but before this happened, the steamer stopped working and steam only coming out from the coffee brewing area, not the ward.
@Tom's Coffee Corner Yes, less than 2 months old, they want me to send it away for repair which is always a pain, taking it there picking it up, having crap coffee while they are fixing it. 😁 thanks for yoir reply
Let say all the variables being consistent and equal, I want to pull a 30 sec shot, when do I start counting (timer), and since the infusion is already 8 secs mentioned in your video, do I start when the first drop of espresso touches the cup or? Thank you
Hello, I really appreciated your tutorial and thank you for it. However, I still have one question: Can you explain to me step by step how to set the quantity of drink for an Americano? The manual is clear for espresso, but nothing for Americano. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Hi Tom Thanks for the video just received my la specialist arte two things I cant make a foamy type cappucino no matter what I do it comes up as just like tea texture. 2. pressure doesn't go to the optimal zone. I tried changing grind setting to 2 from 5. still the same I am using three bars as temperature for espresso
Just got this machine and pretty impressed HOWEVER.. With the same setting as yours Tom, my dose level is at minimum (with no. 2 grind) but still gives me about 20g of espresso. Help please? 😊 Ps love your content and I find it super informative. I have retired my Breville Barista Express and switched to Delonghi 2 weeks ago. Thanks in advance!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you for your reply! Yes I’m on a No. 2 grind setting. Will have a look if I have set it on an extended adjustment, then go from there. Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand 🥝
Hi Tom, thanks for your video, it will help. You were talking about 3 baskets and we got just 2 with the machine. Where can you get your favorite basket? We do not have that special fork to stir the coffee to get the bubbles out. where do you get that? Thanks for the info.
Do you time the shot and if so, are you not counting the eight seconds of infusion time? My shot is coming out way too fast with this machine despite measuring everything out
Ok, I figured it out. With this selected, the grinder just grinds for 10 seconds longer. Here are the grinding times: Dial Time Min 4s 10 8s 20 13s 30 17s 40 22s Just add 10 seconds to all these numbers, if you use the "Extra Grinding Range". I suggest not to however, or your portafilter will overflow.
Hello, what is first and second range of extra grinding exactly? And volumetric shot, I do apologize just received my machine and UGH is all I can say 😊
Ich habe ein problem, die Milch lässt sich bei mir nicht aufschäumen, sie wird zwar sehr heiß, aber sie schäumt nicht. Ich benutze Vollmilch oder Barista milch, trotzdessen klappt es nicht. Was kann ich tuen und gibt es eine einstellung dafür?
Idk what I'm doing wrong but mine just always stop extracting after a few seconds no matter what I do. I want it to be the same Tom has it where I can manually press Ok to start and stop extraction whenever I want to. Can anybody help? (Even pressing Ok long and setting the amount doesn't help)
Hi Tom! I've watched a whole bunch of your videos on the La Specialista Arte which has been super informative. One thing I wanted to confirm is for the double basket that comes with the machine, does it hold 16mg or 18mg? For some reason I started doing 18mg and in order for the pressure to be within about 9-10 bars I have to grind at setting 6.
I normally do 16 grams, but it might fit 18 grams of light roasted beans, since they are denser. The baskets are always designed for a range, so I would say this one is good for 16-18 grams, if I remember right.
Just bought this machine and thanks for helpful video - but one question - How do you program the volume of coffee and the volume of water separately when making a americano?
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. These videos may help: How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom and yes you were right as i went to a local coffee shop and tried beans from there and I got optimum zone with the same settings in first attempt Thanks again and please keep posting videos they are great.
Hi Tom, do you have a video of the how to grind the coffee with different coffee beans? I have some beans I have to set it to 5 because if not it gives me the error of coffee ground too fine?
Preinfusion pause is the time to wait after wetting the puck, before the machine starts building up pressure for the extraction. I am not sure what the extra grind range does to be honest.
Very informative, got my wife one of these for Christmas. Question….How would you reset the volumetric time to default. Do I have to set the whole thing back to default? I went to get hot water and forgot that holding it down would set it to that amount of time/volume.
How come when you pull a shot it doesn’t spray all over the place??, I’ve done similar with mine and cut away the bottom revealing the sive but when I pull a shot mine sprays everywhere through the sive unlike yours that just ozzes out slowly????
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. These videos may help: How to extract the perfect espresso: czcams.com/video/piO6c695Op8/video.html How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
Hello Tim, is this espresso extraction time setting saved in machine or will I always have to press and hold the "OK" button for the desired time and weight?
hi tom, great video - i learned so much from you. Bought the same machine a few days ago - my problem is the temperature is always going to high (at the red zone all of the time) how can i change that? Thank you!
Hi Tom, I have the same machine. The switch between espresso americano hot water is not working. Wherever I switch it, the indicator stays at espresso. Can you suggest a solution for that?
Hi Tom, Great Video, however as I am not used to these types of instructions I fear I have stuffed up. I have tried to set up my Specialista for the first time but fear I have made a mistake and confused the machine. How can I reset the machine and start from the beginning?
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. These videos may help: How to extract the perfect espresso: czcams.com/video/piO6c695Op8/video.html How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi, thank you for the reply, I have tried another bag of beans and still the same, only reaching to half the pressure it should be, any other reasons this could be the case? Thank you
Tom - I am having difficulty with this. How do you decide the temperature ? What do you mean by ‘porter filter’ ‘tear it out’ ‘tear out your scale’ Also what is a pre-infusion pause for ? Confused of UK.
I would suggest using the hot setting. Taring out the scale just means zeroing it out. The pre-infusion pause is just waiting for the puck to absorb the first bit of water. Cheers!
Hi Tom. Do I understand correctly that you are doing single shot from double dose of coffee? In videos I watched you are using cca 16-18g of grounded beans for one 30g shot in extraction time of 25-30seconds. In that case how are you making double espresso - in two cups in one time? Maybe is this question trivial, but I don 't understand. I just bought this machine and I am not able to do turn 7-9g of beans into 30g espresso in 25seconds (with single basket). I tried to change grinding into "1" but it doesn't helps. thanks
Hi! For a single shot, try 10 grams in, 20 grams out, in 20 seconds or so. If that is not possible, try fresher roasted beans. Also, this machine does not grind super fine, so this ratio in that time might not be attainable. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCornerthis machine ec9155 delonghi -> are they able to brew espresso dark roasts with pure crema ? able to grind dark roasts more finer then level 1 grind on machine ? whats ur experience? 🫡
Hi Tom! Your videos are super helpful! I was misunderstanding coffee my whole life 😅. Regarding the dose level, you said it's nothing more than a timer, maybe I'm getting you wrong, but it's not the time that the grinder works, right? Because it's working for much less time than 15 seconds when set to 15. Can you kindly clarify this point? Another question, if I select 1 cup and 15 level of dose, is it roughly 8 grams? If so, then how I can read the numbers of the dose knob?
Hi there! Well, it is a timer, but the increments do not designate the time. That would have been more intuitive. You just have to find the correct amount by trial and error. You just need to use a scale. Cheers!
hi Tom, great video! I have been using dark roast beans and I've always got way too much pressure (in the red zone). I set the grinding fineness around 3-4, and the temperature at MAX (the one with all three lights). And I just realized if I should set the temperature to MIN (the one with only one light at the bottom)? I'm not sure the recommended 'Roast colour' for each temperature level refers to the beans. If I'm using dark roast beans only, would you suggest set the temperature to MIN?
Hi there! Typically, the lighter the roast, the higher the extraction temp you should use. But feel free to experiment with the different temps, to tune to your taste. Cheers!
Hi Tom, thanks a lot for your great videos. I just bought this machine and I don't know how to adjust the time of the expresso extraction, it is too short for me. Hope you can help!
Hi again Tom, Im starting to understand things more about the la specialista arte. Its specific but I wont give up😊. One more question please. Which option is the best with to set the pre-infusion pause time. None, one or two seconds?
Any idea on why my grinder won’t stop grinding? I just opened it all up and cleaned the burr,but doesn’t seem to stop at the time I set it to. Help pls !
Good day Tom, all of your videos have really helpful for me and I would like to know if you can help me with one problem, I have this Specialista arte but today when I tried to use it only the hot water light works, even if you try Americano or Spresso it doesnt chage to it so I can onlye get hot water from my machine, do you know how can I fix this?
Thanks for this, Tom! I have a question for you, if that’s ok. I notice you programme here the quantity of output for espresso. I noticed in other videos you press the OK button to stop it when you get the amount you want. Why is that necessary if it’s already programmed? Thanks a lot!
This has been by the most helpful to this machine. I've had it for a few weeks and haven't come across someone who's explained the settings as well. One question I do have, the portafilter seems a bottomless, not a spout? Mine came with a spouted one - did you buy the bottomless separately?
Hey Tom!! I have this machine, the descale light came on and I was preparing to do so, but I can’t get the mode selector to change from espresso… what am I missing?
@TomsCoffeeCorner still unable to get mine to around 9 on the like you have done in your videos. Am I doing something wrong? Mine goes almost to the end in high most times.
My best tip is to warm up the portafilter first, by dunking it in hot water, like from a water kettle. Know what I mean? The portafilter is too cold at room temperature.
Wen you measure a volumetric dose, will it be automatically programmed for the next time you choose espresso? Or do you have to hold the OK button each time?
Hi Tom, thanks for the video. I am unboxing my La Specialista Arte; the temperature indicator is always off (the trhee ligts) and the cofee selector is always lighted at Hot water, even if I move to Americano or Expresso. Do you know what is the problem?
I've had this issue, but my machine is way out of warranty now. I had to purchase a specific part which sits behind the selector. Lucky for me mine is stuck on the Americano setting so I can just skip the hot water pour and still get a pull off the head.
Hi Tom, your videos are great and so informative. We are just about to get rid of our Magnifica Automatic and opt for one of the La Specialistas. Would you recommend the Prestigio over the Arte? Thanks.
Hi! Is I understand it, the prestigio has dual thermal blocks, which means you can steam milk and pull espresso at the same time. Also, it has an integrated tamper. Personally, I think the Arte model provides the best value in the lineup.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you for getting back to me with your advice. After much debating, we opted for the Maestro model. We had to travel some distance to get a good deal. Would you be putting out a video on the Maestro? I will look out for your videos anyway. I’m addicted to good coffee, but I do take a little milk with mine. Very fresh beans are hard to come by in NZ. I’ll probably grow a few trees, as it gets quite humid in the warmer months where I live, and I believe they require humid conditions.
I have older version of eletta cappuccino top and my problem is that it doesn't make enough coffee.. on manual it says do this and that to customize how much you want and even then the cup is does not get full any solutions?
Hi Tom, just got my machine today, a quick question, the steam wand always stops around 10 seconds, is there anyway to adjust the time? My previous Bambino normally can steam 45 seconds before auto stop. Thanks!
Hi there, it shouldn't be stopping until you tell it to stop. It will only revert back to coffee mode if you run out of water, from what I know. Might need to check with your dealer if you can return it for a new one.
If I'm using dark roast beans, what should be the temp setting? In the manual it says, dark should at the lowest setting but when I try to take a shot, I couldn't to the optimal zone. So I guess I'm getting a bad shot, right? Thank you!
Hey Randell, I am planning to do a video soon on reaching the "optimal zone." It has nothing to do with temp, and much more to do with dose amount, grind fineness, and bean freshness. Try updosing, using fresher beans, or grinding finer. Cheers!
Hi Tom, I have the dose setting on the minimum but it weighs approx 18g and the grounds are above the recommended dose line. Can you suggest any other changes that would help this?
Hi Laura, I would suggest to either grind finer, or just stop the grind manually, by pushing the portafilter in again, against the button. You can start and stop any time you like. Then just weigh your dose, and aim for 16 grams.
Hi Tom, when im doing grinding process, which set bet 10-15 sec / 2 to 6 grind level im still playing it up to now, the amount machine grind always fill max on porta guide, dumping some of ground bean always, any suggestion on this
Hi Guillermo, I would just set the timer to a lower time, and bump it up slowly. Better to have too little than to waste. You can always start and stop the grinder manually by nudging the button, to add a few more grams.
Hi Tom, I have the same machine and wanted to pull a double espresso shot volumetric dose to achieve a 1:2 ratio, Thing is the machine is pulling out the shots too quick and it doesn't reach the optimal zone if I time it.By default settings I have no problem reaching the optimal zone for a good shot,but yields around 70ml of coffee which you can consider as a Lungo. How do I go about this?
Hi Tom, I hope you’re doing fine! I was just wondering, my arte came with 2 cups. When dialing it in are the values the same for both cups? I’m referring to the extraction amount being twice as high as the grinded coffee I put in and the extraction time being ~25 sec. ? Thank you very much!
Hey Miguel, no it looks slightly different. The Presigio does not seem to have a setting for the Preinfusion pause Check page 22 of the manual: www.delonghi.com/en/manuals/ec9355-bm-la-specialista-prestigio-manual-espresso-maker/p/EC9355.BM
Hey Tom, I have got this La Specialista Arte I have got the grind settings set to 5 and the dosage set to 18 secs and the extraction pressure gauge was hitting the middle of the optimal zone and I was getting a strong coffee without the bitter taste, and all of a sudden (I haven't changed any settings just the extraction pause from one second to two seconds) and now it's just passing the optimal zone creating a slightly bitter taste! Have you got any pointer to get it back to the mid optimal zone?
Hey Adam, you could just switch back to your previous preinfusion setting. I feel like the preinfusion on the La Specialista is a tad long anyway, so I switched my pause to 0. Otherwise, the coffee puck is so saturated, that the extraction is too short. At least that is my opinion. Cheers!
I want to ask a question about a dose level. When I turn the knob on the Min it actually equals 10 seconds , but you have mentioned that when you set the knob on the 15 just like in the picture it equals 15 seconds .Is there a way to set the time on the dose level in a different way than you have shown ?
No, unfortunately not. You just have to find a setting that works for you, and try to keep that setting. I would suggest weighing your dose. I can normally get 15-16 grams on the 13-15 setting, depending on the roast and freshness of the beans.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you very much for your answer. Can I ask just one more question? I set the knob on the minimum , I measured the time- which is 10 seconds and I measured the ground coffee- which is 15 grams for dose level 1.I am interested , What time do you get when you turn the knob on the minimum ? I know that maybe it all depends on the coffee beans etc...but still I am curious ! Thanks !
Hi Tom , thank you for your answer. It's clear that the times are not the same even though it is the same espresso machine. Dial Time Min -10s 10-16s 20-22s 30-28s 40- 34s I am interested if there is a possibility of adjusting the espresso machine to your exact measures ( time of grinding)? Thanks a lot for your patience !
Hi Diane! I have included a link to the scale in the description. Here it is: geni.us/TimemoreBlackMirror As for preinfusion, that is when the coffee puck is wetted, at the beginning of the extraction, and allowed to absorb the water before being hit with the full pressure. Cheers!
@@dianemorrall2687 I wouldn't really say that, but in my experience it makes for a smoother, more well rounded extraction (less bitterness and acidity).
Nice video to have as a reference, thanks Tom. p.s. Where did you get the naked/open portafilter? I'm a Delonghi la Specialista Arte owner too . I'm afraid to buy a naked portafilter from China as you're not always guaranteed good quality or even fit size. I was lusting after your naked portafilter when I seen it.🤭
Want to support the channel? Shop Amazon with my affiliate link: amzn.to/3tU9btX (it doesn't cost you anything more, but I earn a small provision if you buy anything).
Here are the grinding times, based on dial position:
Dial Time
Min 4s
10 8s
20 13s
30 17s
40 22s
**Just add 10 seconds to all these numbers, if you use the "Extra Grinding Range". I suggest not to however, or your portafilter will overflow.
►Delonghi Specialista Arte:
🇺🇸 amzn.to/3w9IZIR
🇩🇪 amzn.to/3ymPZEM
🌏 geni.us/SpecialistaArte (worldwide Amazon link)
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. Affiliate commissions help fund videos like this one.
Did you have a problem where x1 is higher volume of shot than x2 ? I do not know why this is happening 😮
Hello; I need to ask you something about the ec9155 machine. What other models is the portafilter in this machine compatible with? For example, is it compatible with the ec 680?
ohh now I know that I need to hold the OK button to set the dose. I've been wandering why my machine was pouring very little water. It's all because I am just pressing it once. Thank you for this review!
What gets me about some people is when they say that they don't want to mess with the manual machines because there's too much involved,but will then go and buy something like this or a barista express etc..
Manual for camping
Machine for home
thanks so much for this video.........life saver !! couldn't have my coffee this morning until i watched this much appreciated
You are so welcome!
Today i bought this coffee machine, can't wait to see how it's gonna be. I'll be back with an answer. Thanks for this video.
Congratulations on your purchase, and I hope you enjoy your machine! ☕️
Hi I am back as I promised. I still have to do some changes on my settings because It doesn't come out that nice colour foam. :(
@@Lavinnia91 Please check my playlist on how to get crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html
Thanks. I’d love to see a video where the consequences of the settings are explained in more detail and hints about when to adjust what.
Thanks so much for the tip, Alan! The settings are actually pretty trivial besides the temp, which I would set to high on this machine, seeing as the brew group is far away from the thermoblock. Also, the water hardness is important, in to remind you to descale at regular intervals. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I use a dark blend and noticed that having a lower temperature removed the sour taste of these beans despite a 30 second infusion.
Currently struggling with the double shot (28g) being too much volume to insert the portafilter, whereas the single shot (14g) fits well but infusion time is too short. I’m toying with the idea of buying a bottomless one-shot portafilter but first I’ll revert to my previous choice of beans.
@@AlanRick26 Hi Alan, 14g is already a double. You should aim for 14g dry coffee, to 28g liquid coffee, as an example. Maybe you can up dose to 16-18 grams even, but not more. Cheers!
Very clear explanation. Thank you
Thanks for the great and informative video. My Arte doesn't do 2 shits anymore for some reason. The number 2 light is on, but when I press the okay, it only runs for a very short fee seconds which used to be the time running for a single shot. I have reset it many times and unplugged it from the power, but it is still the same. Might not be related, but before this happened, the steamer stopped working and steam only coming out from the coffee brewing area, not the ward.
Hmm, is it still under warranty? I would try sending it in for a new one, as it sounds like it is defective...
@Tom's Coffee Corner Yes, less than 2 months old, they want me to send it away for repair which is always a pain, taking it there picking it up, having crap coffee while they are fixing it. 😁 thanks for yoir reply
Merci infiniment, tu es le meilleur !
Let say all the variables being consistent and equal, I want to pull a 30 sec shot, when do I start counting (timer), and since the infusion is already 8 secs mentioned in your video, do I start when the first drop of espresso touches the cup or?
Thank you
Hi. My maschine is grinding to much even to a minimum dose scale. Can i somehow rescale my grinding quantity?
Very quick shot you pulled
That’s what I thought too. I think it’s because of the extremely long pre-infusion.
I love mine. I use ie every day.
Hello, I really appreciated your tutorial and thank you for it. However, I still have one question: Can you explain to me step by step how to set the quantity of drink for an Americano? The manual is clear for espresso, but nothing for Americano.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Wow..i was making coffee entirely wrong way.thanks mate
Hello my machine didn’t make ground how can I make setup
Very informative, thanks Tom
You betcha, Sandor!
Great video, massive help!
Awesome, Derek! Glad it could help...I just hate reading manuals, so I made this for future reference.
Hi Tom
Thanks for the video
just received my la specialist arte
two things
I cant make a foamy type cappucino no matter what I do it comes up as just like tea texture.
2. pressure doesn't go to the optimal zone. I tried changing grind setting to 2 from 5. still the same
I am using three bars as temperature for espresso
Just got this machine and pretty impressed HOWEVER.. With the same setting as yours Tom, my dose level is at minimum (with no. 2 grind) but still gives me about 20g of espresso. Help please? 😊
Ps love your content and I find it super informative. I have retired my Breville Barista Express and switched to Delonghi 2 weeks ago.
Thanks in advance!
Are you on a fine grind setting? Also make sure you don't have the "extended grind range" set in the settings. That adds 10 seconds to the grind.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you for your reply! Yes I’m on a No. 2 grind setting. Will have a look if I have set it on an extended adjustment, then go from there. Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand 🥝
Thanks for the very informative video, it helped me 😊
My pleasure 😊
Does the set-up for the dose at the end stay for the Americano?
Hi Tom, thanks for your video, it will help. You were talking about 3 baskets and we got just 2 with the machine. Where can you get your favorite basket? We do not have that special fork to stir the coffee to get the bubbles out. where do you get that? Thanks for the info.
Do you time the shot and if so, are you not counting the eight seconds of infusion time? My shot is coming out way too fast with this machine despite measuring everything out
Very useful. Thank you!
Very helpful video!
Why is the ok button orange tho
Hi, where did you get the bottomless filter
What is extra grinding adjustment even mean . Please explain
Good question...I haven't figured that out yet. I was hoping for an extended grind range. Does anyone know?
I'm also wondering the same thing. Has anyone figured this out yet?
Ok, I figured it out. With this selected, the grinder just grinds for 10 seconds longer. Here are the grinding times:
Dial Time
Min 4s
10 8s
20 13s
30 17s
40 22s
Just add 10 seconds to all these numbers, if you use the "Extra Grinding Range". I suggest not to however, or your portafilter will overflow.
Thank you, i was looking for this
@@Iseedeadmoney Awesome! 👍🏻
Hello, what is first and second range of extra grinding exactly? And volumetric shot, I do apologize just received my machine and UGH is all I can say 😊
"Extended grinding range" is pretty useless - it just means it grinds 10 seconds longer. Cheers!
Hi tom. Can you make a video on how to remove the coffee bean container.
It doesn't come off. :(
Ich habe ein problem, die Milch lässt sich bei mir nicht aufschäumen, sie wird zwar sehr heiß, aber sie schäumt nicht. Ich benutze Vollmilch oder Barista milch, trotzdessen klappt es nicht. Was kann ich tuen und gibt es eine einstellung dafür?
Servus! Das ist am Anfang schwierig. Ich habe ein Video darueber gemacht, ich hoffe, das hilft weiter: czcams.com/video/J113t5usekE/video.html
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Danke!
Will the machine save the setting after volumetric shot? Or do we have to press and hold every time? Thanks
It saves it. Cheers!
Idk what I'm doing wrong but mine just always stop extracting after a few seconds no matter what I do. I want it to be the same Tom has it where I can manually press Ok to start and stop extraction whenever I want to. Can anybody help? (Even pressing Ok long and setting the amount doesn't help)
Hi Tom! I've watched a whole bunch of your videos on the La Specialista Arte which has been super informative. One thing I wanted to confirm is for the double basket that comes with the machine, does it hold 16mg or 18mg? For some reason I started doing 18mg and in order for the pressure to be within about 9-10 bars I have to grind at setting 6.
I normally do 16 grams, but it might fit 18 grams of light roasted beans, since they are denser. The baskets are always designed for a range, so I would say this one is good for 16-18 grams, if I remember right.
Just bought this machine and thanks for helpful video - but one question - How do you program the volume of coffee and the volume of water separately when making a americano?
My machines ok light is the only thing that works. Ive descaled etc. I cant get it set back to espresso, What are your suggestions?
Hi Tom I have tried all settings and still can’t reach optimal zone, I was able to reach before but now it under extract all the time
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago.
These videos may help:
How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html
Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom and yes you were right as i went to a local coffee shop and tried beans from there and I got optimum zone with the same settings in first attempt
Thanks again and please keep posting videos they are great.
Hi Tom, do you have a video of the how to grind the coffee with different coffee beans? I have some beans I have to set it to 5 because if not it gives me the error of coffee ground too fine?
la specialista - can we increase steam pressure or increase steam temperature?
Nope.
Okay bur what that really mean. This settings? Apart of time off and water hardness I don’t really know what the first 2 settings do.
Preinfusion pause is the time to wait after wetting the puck, before the machine starts building up pressure for the extraction.
I am not sure what the extra grind range does to be honest.
Very informative, got my wife one of these for Christmas. Question….How would you reset the volumetric time to default. Do I have to set the whole thing back to default? I went to get hot water and forgot that holding it down would set it to that amount of time/volume.
Yes, you'd have to reset the whole machine to default. Cheers!
How come when you pull a shot it doesn’t spray all over the place??, I’ve done similar with mine and cut away the bottom revealing the sive but when I pull a shot mine sprays everywhere through the sive unlike yours that just ozzes out slowly????
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago.
These videos may help:
How to extract the perfect espresso: czcams.com/video/piO6c695Op8/video.html
How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html
Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
Amazing thanks for sharing 👍💪🏻
You betcha! Thanks for watching!
Hello Tim, is this espresso extraction time setting saved in machine or will I always have to press and hold the "OK" button for the desired time and weight?
Hey Mario, once you program the volume, the machine will remember it, even if you unplug it.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom! Is there any way to reset it back to factory default time?
hi tom, great video - i learned so much from you. Bought the same machine a few days ago - my problem is the temperature is always going to high (at the red zone all of the time) how can i change that? Thank you!
Hi there! That is actually the pressure, not temp. Check out this video for getting to the optimal zone: czcams.com/video/2_J3GiDttWQ/video.html
I need this in German ☹️ edit: I got it!! Thank u!!!
Hi Tom, I have the same machine. The switch between espresso americano hot water is not working. Wherever I switch it, the indicator stays at espresso. Can you suggest a solution for that?
I would call Delonghi or whereever you bought it from. Seems to be an issue for some people...
Hi Tom,
Great Video, however as I am not used to these types of instructions I fear I have stuffed up.
I have tried to set up my Specialista for the first time but fear I have made a mistake and confused the machine. How can I reset the machine and start from the beginning?
Hi there! Just check 3:12 for how to reset to default settings. Cheers!
Hi, Would anybody know why my machine does not reach the optimum pressure when it is extracting, my grind it set to 2 at the moment
Thank you
Hello there! Yes, your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago.
These videos may help:
How to extract the perfect espresso: czcams.com/video/piO6c695Op8/video.html
How to Get Crema: czcams.com/video/00NSG9459a8/video.html
Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! czcams.com/video/5BgMKqu8fJI/video.html
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi, thank you for the reply, I have tried another bag of beans and still the same, only reaching to half the pressure it should be, any other reasons this could be the case?
Thank you
My PortaFilter doesn't look like yours, it has 2 spouts.
Oh yeah, I cut the bottom off mine, to make it bottomless. Cheers!
Tom - I am having difficulty with this. How do you decide the temperature ? What do you mean by ‘porter filter’ ‘tear it out’ ‘tear out your scale’ Also what is a pre-infusion pause for ? Confused of UK.
I would suggest using the hot setting. Taring out the scale just means zeroing it out. The pre-infusion pause is just waiting for the puck to absorb the first bit of water. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom - I received the machine for Christmas and am looking forward trying to understand it - with your help !
I have a question about the extra grind setting? What’s it for and what range should I choose? First range or second?
That just means it grinds for another 10 seconds. I'd avoid that setting!
Hi Tom. Do I understand correctly that you are doing single shot from double dose of coffee? In videos I watched you are using cca 16-18g of grounded beans for one 30g shot in extraction time of 25-30seconds. In that case how are you making double espresso - in two cups in one time? Maybe is this question trivial, but I don 't understand. I just bought this machine and I am not able to do turn 7-9g of beans into 30g espresso in 25seconds (with single basket). I tried to change grinding into "1" but it doesn't helps. thanks
Hi! For a single shot, try 10 grams in, 20 grams out, in 20 seconds or so. If that is not possible, try fresher roasted beans. Also, this machine does not grind super fine, so this ratio in that time might not be attainable. Cheers!
whats this extra grinding adjustment at 1:52 sec can you explain why & how to use it ?
All it does is grind for 10 more seconds. It's a useless and confusing feature.
@@TomsCoffeeCornerthis machine ec9155 delonghi -> are they able to brew espresso dark roasts with pure crema ? able to grind dark roasts more finer then level 1 grind on machine ? whats ur experience? 🫡
Hi Tom! Your videos are super helpful! I was misunderstanding coffee my whole life 😅. Regarding the dose level, you said it's nothing more than a timer, maybe I'm getting you wrong, but it's not the time that the grinder works, right? Because it's working for much less time than 15 seconds when set to 15. Can you kindly clarify this point? Another question, if I select 1 cup and 15 level of dose, is it roughly 8 grams? If so, then how I can read the numbers of the dose knob?
Hi there! Well, it is a timer, but the increments do not designate the time. That would have been more intuitive. You just have to find the correct amount by trial and error. You just need to use a scale. Cheers!
Hello I am having a problem with my machine the temperature sign won't stop flashing everytime I use the machine! Do you have any suggestions? Thanks
Contact your dealer - you might have a defective unit.
hi Tom, great video! I have been using dark roast beans and I've always got way too much pressure (in the red zone). I set the grinding fineness around 3-4, and the temperature at MAX (the one with all three lights). And I just realized if I should set the temperature to MIN (the one with only one light at the bottom)? I'm not sure the recommended 'Roast colour' for each temperature level refers to the beans. If I'm using dark roast beans only, would you suggest set the temperature to MIN?
Hi there! Typically, the lighter the roast, the higher the extraction temp you should use. But feel free to experiment with the different temps, to tune to your taste. Cheers!
Hi Tom, thanks a lot for your great videos. I just bought this machine and I don't know how to adjust the time of the expresso extraction, it is too short for me. Hope you can help!
Just hold the OK button down for the duration of the shot. Cheers!
Hi again Tom, Im starting to understand things more about the la specialista arte. Its specific but I wont give up😊.
One more question please. Which option is the best with to set the pre-infusion pause time. None, one or two seconds?
I like no pause, since the pre-infusion is already soooo long.
@TomsCoffeeCorner what portafilter is that im trying to find a bottomless one for my machine in UK with single and double basket
Where can I get that portafilter?
Grinder set at 15 for a double shot seems a bit odd as I can fit 20 in single dose default Delonghi basket perfectly right at inner groove. 🤔
Hi! Well it depends on the fineness of your grind, and the bean density. So, you have to experiment...cheers!
I had my dose at 15, the grind setting at 2 just like yours, but I got 9 grams of coffee.
Haha, well it depends a lot on the type of beans and their roast date.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner ok, thank you very much!
Any idea on why my grinder won’t stop grinding? I just opened it all up and cleaned the burr,but doesn’t seem to stop at the time I set it to. Help pls !
While it is time based, it's not really graduated...have you tried setting the shortest time possible?
Hi Tom, thanks for your videos. They are really helpful. My grind timer doesn’t seem to work, is there a reset setting for it?
Hmm, you might want to try resetting to default, otherwise contacting Delonghi about a warranty issue. What exactly is the issue? Does it not stop?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks for your reply. I will try that and yes it doesn’t stop grinding.
Hi Tom. Would you please let me know the size of filter (51mm or 54mm) basket this machine
Hi, it's 51mm. All Delonghi is 51mm. Cheers!
Where did you buy your portafilter from??😮
Good day Tom, all of your videos have really helpful for me and I would like to know if you can help me with one problem, I have this Specialista arte but today when I tried to use it only the hot water light works, even if you try Americano or Spresso it doesnt chage to it so I can onlye get hot water from my machine, do you know how can I fix this?
Oh dear. I think your switch is malfunctioning. Is it still under warranty? Please contact your seller or Delonghi.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks for the answer, yes the Warranty worked perfectly and they gave me a new machine.
My water control stay on americano and doesn’t change to xoresso. How can Infixed?
That selector switch probably needs to be switched out. Can you return it under warranty?
Thanks for this, Tom! I have a question for you, if that’s ok. I notice you programme here the quantity of output for espresso. I noticed in other videos you press the OK button to stop it when you get the amount you want. Why is that necessary if it’s already programmed? Thanks a lot!
Well, I like to stop it right at a yield of 2:1. Sometimes the automatic volumetric dosing is a little off...
This has been by the most helpful to this machine. I've had it for a few weeks and haven't come across someone who's explained the settings as well. One question I do have, the portafilter seems a bottomless, not a spout? Mine came with a spouted one - did you buy the bottomless separately?
Yes, I bought a bottomless myself, and I also made one. But the spouted one is great too.
Hey Tom!! I have this machine, the descale light came on and I was preparing to do so, but I can’t get the mode selector to change from espresso… what am I missing?
I have heard that issue before. Can you return it under warranty?
When you changed the settings on this video is that the best setting to use? Or did you go back to default settings?
I like to stay with hot temp, and hard water. Those are my preferences.
@TomsCoffeeCorner still unable to get mine to around 9 on the like you have done in your videos. Am I doing something wrong? Mine goes almost to the end in high most times.
Hi 😊 maybe you can help me. The coffee shot coming coming out of my machine is cold. What am I doing wrong?
My best tip is to warm up the portafilter first, by dunking it in hot water, like from a water kettle. Know what I mean? The portafilter is too cold at room temperature.
Hi, one question. Was does extra grinding adjustment mean? What is the difference between 1. Range and 2. Range ?
Hi there! After trial and error, I found that it just adds 10 seconds to the grinding time. Cheers!
Wen you measure a volumetric dose, will it be automatically programmed for the next time you choose espresso? Or do you have to hold the OK button each time?
You just have to do it once.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you!
Hi Tom, thanks for the video. I am unboxing my La Specialista Arte; the temperature indicator is always off (the trhee ligts) and the cofee selector is always lighted at Hot water, even if I move to Americano or Expresso. Do you know what is the problem?
Some people have had this issue too. Try to return it for a new one.
I've had this issue, but my machine is way out of warranty now. I had to purchase a specific part which sits behind the selector. Lucky for me mine is stuck on the Americano setting so I can just skip the hot water pour and still get a pull off the head.
Hi Tom, your videos are great and so informative. We are just about to get rid of our Magnifica Automatic and opt for one of the La Specialistas. Would you recommend the Prestigio over the Arte? Thanks.
Hi! Is I understand it, the prestigio has dual thermal blocks, which means you can steam milk and pull espresso at the same time. Also, it has an integrated tamper. Personally, I think the Arte model provides the best value in the lineup.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you for getting back to me with your advice. After much debating, we opted for the Maestro model. We had to travel some distance to get a good deal. Would you be putting out a video on the Maestro? I will look out for your videos anyway. I’m addicted to good coffee, but I do take a little milk with mine. Very fresh beans are hard to come by in NZ. I’ll probably grow a few trees, as it gets quite humid in the warmer months where I live, and I believe they require humid conditions.
Hi Tom how do i save settings after i have already set them or does it automatically save them
save them
Hi there, it's automatic. Cheers!
I have older version of eletta cappuccino top and my problem is that it doesn't make enough coffee.. on manual it says do this and that to customize how much you want and even then the cup is does not get full any solutions?
Hmm, have you descaled recently?
Hi Tom, just got my machine today, a quick question, the steam wand always stops around 10 seconds, is there anyway to adjust the time? My previous Bambino normally can steam 45 seconds before auto stop. Thanks!
Hi there, it shouldn't be stopping until you tell it to stop. It will only revert back to coffee mode if you run out of water, from what I know. Might need to check with your dealer if you can return it for a new one.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom, I believe something is wrong.
If I'm using dark roast beans, what should be the temp setting? In the manual it says, dark should at the lowest setting but when I try to take a shot, I couldn't to the optimal zone. So I guess I'm getting a bad shot, right? Thank you!
Hey Randell, I am planning to do a video soon on reaching the "optimal zone." It has nothing to do with temp, and much more to do with dose amount, grind fineness, and bean freshness. Try updosing, using fresher beans, or grinding finer. Cheers!
Hello, what additional accessories do you recommend to buy for this machine to make better use of it...☕️👍
I would suggest an IMS basket, and a better tamper. Check the description box. 👍
Any tips for the La Specialista Prestigo?
Well, the tips are about the same. The Prestigio comes with the built in tamper - I think that is the main difference.
Hi Tom, I have the dose setting on the minimum but it weighs approx 18g and the grounds are above the recommended dose line. Can you suggest any other changes that would help this?
Hi Laura, I would suggest to either grind finer, or just stop the grind manually, by pushing the portafilter in again, against the button. You can start and stop any time you like. Then just weigh your dose, and aim for 16 grams.
Hi Tom, when im doing grinding process, which set bet 10-15 sec / 2 to 6 grind level im still playing it up to now, the amount machine grind always fill max on porta guide, dumping some of ground bean always, any suggestion on this
Hi Guillermo, I would just set the timer to a lower time, and bump it up slowly. Better to have too little than to waste. You can always start and stop the grinder manually by nudging the button, to add a few more grams.
Hi Tom, I have the same machine and wanted to pull a double espresso shot volumetric dose to achieve a 1:2 ratio, Thing is the machine is pulling out the shots too quick and it doesn't reach the optimal zone if I time it.By default settings I have no problem reaching the optimal zone for a good shot,but yields around 70ml of coffee which you can consider as a Lungo. How do I go about this?
Hi Rennyl, can you grind finer? Can you use fresher coffee beans? That does make a difference. Give those two tips a try. Cheers!
Hi Tom,
I hope you’re doing fine!
I was just wondering, my arte came with 2 cups. When dialing it in are the values the same for both cups? I’m referring to the extraction amount being twice as high as the grinded coffee I put in and the extraction time being ~25 sec. ? Thank you very much!
Hi Samson, I suggest using a scale, and just dosing 7-10 grams for a single, and 14-18 grams for a double, and trying to get twice that yield. Cheers!
Tom ¿Are these settings equal in La Specialista Prestigio? Thanks!
Hey Miguel, no it looks slightly different. The Presigio does not seem to have a setting for the Preinfusion pause Check page 22 of the manual: www.delonghi.com/en/manuals/ec9355-bm-la-specialista-prestigio-manual-espresso-maker/p/EC9355.BM
Hey Tom, I have got this La Specialista Arte I have got the grind settings set to 5 and the dosage set to 18 secs and the extraction pressure gauge was hitting the middle of the optimal zone and I was getting a strong coffee without the bitter taste, and all of a sudden (I haven't changed any settings just the extraction pause from one second to two seconds) and now it's just passing the optimal zone creating a slightly bitter taste! Have you got any pointer to get it back to the mid optimal zone?
Hey Adam, you could just switch back to your previous preinfusion setting. I feel like the preinfusion on the La Specialista is a tad long anyway, so I switched my pause to 0. Otherwise, the coffee puck is so saturated, that the extraction is too short. At least that is my opinion. Cheers!
I want to ask a question about a dose level. When I turn the knob on the Min it actually equals 10 seconds , but you have mentioned that when you set the knob on the 15 just like in the picture it equals 15 seconds .Is there a way to set the time on the dose level in a different way than you have shown ?
No, unfortunately not. You just have to find a setting that works for you, and try to keep that setting. I would suggest weighing your dose. I can normally get 15-16 grams on the 13-15 setting, depending on the roast and freshness of the beans.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner
Thank you very much for your answer. Can I ask just one more question? I set the knob on the minimum , I measured the time- which is 10 seconds and I measured the ground coffee- which is 15 grams for dose level 1.I am interested , What time do you get when you turn the knob on the minimum ? I know that maybe it all depends on the coffee beans etc...but still I am curious ! Thanks !
@@draganbogojevic5785 Here are the grinding times, based on dial position:
Dial Time
Min 4s
10 8s
20 13s
30 17s
40 22s
Hi Tom , thank you for your answer. It's clear that the times are not the same even though it is the same espresso machine.
Dial Time
Min -10s
10-16s
20-22s
30-28s
40- 34s
I am interested if there is a possibility of adjusting the espresso machine to your exact measures ( time of grinding)? Thanks a lot for your patience !
Our coffee machine doesn't have the scales underneath? Is this an extra accessory you can buy? And what do you mean by pre-infusion?
Hi Diane! I have included a link to the scale in the description. Here it is: geni.us/TimemoreBlackMirror
As for preinfusion, that is when the coffee puck is wetted, at the beginning of the extraction, and allowed to absorb the water before being hit with the full pressure. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you so much for this. Does a longer pre infusion make a stronger coffee? I’m not sure what figure I should be aiming for.
@@dianemorrall2687 I wouldn't really say that, but in my experience it makes for a smoother, more well rounded extraction (less bitterness and acidity).
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you. I’ll have a go at a higher number.
Hi Tom!
Where did you get the bottomless portafilter ? 🤩
It's a Neouza, but I am not sure if they are in stock right now...
Where did you buy the portafilter ?
From Amazon...Neouza is the brand.
I cannot switch from coffe to tea. Hwlp
You might have to contact DeLonghi, if your selector switch isn’t working.
Nice video to have as a reference, thanks Tom.
p.s.
Where did you get the naked/open portafilter?
I'm a Delonghi la Specialista Arte owner too .
I'm afraid to buy a naked portafilter from China as you're not always guaranteed good quality or even fit size.
I was lusting after your naked portafilter when I seen it.🤭
Hey Jonny, I made that portafilter actually. I will post a video about it soon, so stay tuned for that!
Quisiera en español por favor
Good thinking. I just uploaded captions for many languages, including spanish. Thanks! Tom
Hi where can I buy the bottomless filter the one u using?
I am not sure, does anyone know of a good fit? I made this one, and I will release a video soon, on how I did it.
This portafilter set works perfectly.
Neouza 51mm portafilter combo set complete with baskets and tools from Amazon. Nice bit of kit.
😍👍👍👍