{"id":6428,"date":"2022-11-22T21:12:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lamarzocco.com\/starting-up-the-linea-micra\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T11:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T09:22:00","slug":"starting-up-the-linea-micra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamarzocco-it-test.testsuite.it\/en\/starting-up-the-linea-micra\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Up the Linea Micra"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Everything you need to know about setting up your machine<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iqk2BGzDhvk\" width=\"1074\" height=\"671\" frameborder=\"0\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nice to have some instructions to follow when setting up a new espresso machine. There is important information to be aware of when owning high quality equipment such as a La Marzocco machine. Like all things worth having, they need care and attention to maintain their amazing performance. We will go over some machine information, start up details and then tackle a quick overview on brewing an espresso shot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ordering &amp; Receiving Your La Marzocco<\/h2>\n<p>After an order has been placed for the Linea Micra, the machine will go through a quality control check before shipping out. Each customer will receive an email with the machine\u2019s shipping and delivery appointment information once the machine is ready to go. La Marzocco machines are all hand built and the timelines fluctuate, check the shipping information tab on the order page to see the current estimated shipping timeline. The Linea Micra will be well packaged, with plastic bands holding the small pallet and box all together.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"is-style-trade-gothic-header\">What\u2019s in the Box?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<ul>\n<li>12oz milk frothing pitcher<\/li>\n<li>58m Tamper<\/li>\n<li>Bottomless portafilter<\/li>\n<li>Connectable single spout<\/li>\n<li>Connectable double spout<\/li>\n<li>Espresso machine cleaning powder<\/li>\n<li>Solid cleaning basket<\/li>\n<li>EU orders: 8 and 14 gram baskets<\/li>\n<li>Non EU orders: 14 and 17 gram baskets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamarzocco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Micra-Screen-Grab-8K-10-scaled-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"is-style-trade-gothic-header\">The Startup Process<\/h2>\n<p>After unboxing the Linea Micra (you\u2019ll need something to cut the bands off the box in order to remove it from the pallet), there are a few simple steps to get your machine up and running.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nConnect the power cord.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nFill the machine with water. Remember to use water that meets La Marzocco specifications. Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/water-for-home-espresso-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water for Home Espresso post<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn on the power switch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamarzocco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Micra-Screen-Grab-8K-13-scaled-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nThe red and blue lights will start flashing. Open the paddle to the brewing position. Water will flow through the grouphead and shut off when it\u2019s done. This should take approximately 10 seconds.\u00a0Move the paddle back to the \u201coff\u201d position, and wait about 5 minute to allow the Linea Micra heat up. Once both the red and blue lights are solid, espresso can be brewed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"is-style-trade-gothic-header\">Brewing Your First Shot<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s level here. While much anticipated, making that first on a new machine can also be a little daunting. After all, it\u2019s a pretty big moment! This is major milestone on an espresso journey, and it\u2019s one that should be remembered.\u00a0 Our advice? Take it all in. Remember everything about the moment. Then? Let it rip. It may get a bit messy; the grind may not be fully dialed in; it may come out too fast. That\u2019s ok! Drink it anyway. Then, make adjustments and try again. Don\u2019t put too much pressure on the first shot.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, here are some simple steps to follow:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nTake a look at the basket inside the portafilter. Use the 14g basket for Italian style espresso and either the 17g or 21g basket for a modern espresso. Put the corresponding amount of coffee weighed out in grams into the basket. If you don\u2019t have a scale, simply fill up the grounds to the line inside the basket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nTamp the grounds as evenly as possible. You\u2019ll push down until feel the puck push back\u2014no need to overdo it. Then, lock in the portafilter to the grouphead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Lo<\/em><em>ck the portafilter into the grouphead, and before brewing an espresso shot, take it out to ensure there is no indent from the brew screw\u2014if you see an indent, tamp down a bit more, or switch basket size to something larger. You can also grind a bit finer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn the brew paddle to the \u201con\u201d position to begin brewing. Watch the espresso flow and try to remember how it looked. Let it run for 25-35 seconds, then turn the paddle back to the \u201coff\u201d position. The result should be about double the weight in grams of what was put into the basket.<\/p>\n<p>If espresso seemed to flow too fast, or too slow, you\u2019ll need to make some adjustments to the grinder. The grind size of our coffee is what makes the espresso flow fast or slow\u2014and tamping it into a puck serves as some resistance. Too fast? Adjust the grind size towards finer, until the espresso shot is starting out very slowly. Too slow, adjust the grind size coarser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lamarzocco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Micra-Screen-Grab-8K-12-scaled-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! First shot down, and many more to come. It takes more than a few days to learn espresso. 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