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LUCCA A53: Programming Pre-Infusion

What is Pre-infusion? Pre-infusion is the low-pressure soaking of the coffee bed before an espresso machine builds to its full 9 bar brew pressure. This settles the coffee puck, which can minimize channeling and improve shot consistency. Video...

LUCCA A53 / A53 Mini: Programming Brew Temperature Settings

When the machine is in standard operating mode, hold down the power button for five seconds to enter programming mode. This will make the power light flash as well as the 95 light (94 light flashes on 2018 or newer models). From programming mode,...

LUCCA A53: Programming Steam Boiler Settings

1. Plug the machine in, but don't power it on just yet. The power light should be flashing and the Lucca light will stay lit — this is the machine's standby mode. 2. Hold down the ONE CUP button for 3 seconds — the middle two number lights will...

LUCCA A53: How to Setup Pre-Infusion