La Marzocco linea mini Operating Manual - page 15

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1. Hot water dispensing. 

Hot water may be dispensed from the Hot 

Water Wand on the left side side of the 

machine. This is accomplished by rotating 

the left knob  (see Fig.1 page 8). 

2. General notes for coffee preparation.

The portafilters must remain heated since 

they are at the lowest position of the 

group itself, and they are partially isolated 

from  the  group  due  to  the  rubber  gasket 

between them. This can be accomplished 

by leaving the portafilters installed in the 

machine when not in use. The portafilter 

may  also  be  actively  heated  by  rotating 

group activation paddle to flush hot water 

through the portafilter then turning off the 

water flow.

3. Coffee grind.

The size of the coffee granules is extremely 

important in preparing a good cup of 

coffee, along with the type of coffee blend 

used. The ideal grind can be determined by 

making various coffees using the amount 

of ground coffee that you would normally 

use for each cup (we recommend at least 

6g).  The  best  grind  is  that  which  allows 

coffee  to  flow  out  from  the  portafilter 

spouts neither too slowly, drop by drop, nor 

too quickly. A general rule is that a double 

dose should dispense approximately 60ml/ 

2 fluid oz. of espresso in approximately 25 

seconds.  This  time  may  be  adjusted  by 

varying the coarseness of the grind.

N.B.

If the machine has not been used for more 

than 8 hours or, in any case, after long 

periods  of  being  idle,  in  order  to  use  the 

machine to its full potential it is necessary 

to  perform  some  cleaning  cycles  before 

brewing beverages as follows:

• Groups: with the portafilters engaged in 

the groups brew water through each for 

at least two minutes

• Being careful to avoid burns, turn on the 

steam wand for at least one minute.

• Turn on the hot water valve for the time 

necessary to allow 1 liter of water to be 

brewed.

• If using the machine with water reservoir, 

change the water in the reservoir daily.

If the machine is not going to be used for

long periods of time, it is advisable to follow 

these safety indications:

• Disconnect the machine from the water 

mains or interrupt the water connection 

via a mains tap.

•  Disconnect  the  machine  from  the 

electrical mains.

6. Key Features

Figure 6 - Mechanical Potentiometer

WARNING

If the above-mentioned 

instructions are not adhered to 

the manufacturer

cannot be held responsible for 

damage to persons or things.