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Anytime! 😊

Glad he didn't. 😊

Thanks for the feedback 😊 hope you enjoy your new machine and great coffee.

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Using dark roast beans is your choice. If I use the Philips / Saeco recommended types of beans and also make some research on many super automatic sites, I find that they all seem to send the same message. It’s recommended to not use oily beans because, with time, the oil will build up and become hard, blocking the grinder, making the grinder’s motor force too much, risking to break it all too. So in the short term, while you keep using the tablets, some oil will remain and build up over time. It might take years for your machine to break but you'll also notice a degradation in its function and reduce its lifetime. At the end of the day, it's your prerogative.

Hey 😊 your question is legit. You are correct to think that the bigger dots represent coarser grinds while the smaller ones are for finer grind. Hope that helps 🤙

@@mikeluv3773 Thanks Mike. I appreciate you getting back to me. Cheers, Cam....

I don't believe you can on the 4300. The order is Factory preset.

Hi. Yeah absolutely, this is one of the videos I have made with regards to giving a visual of the regular weekly brew group cleaning that Philips recommends in their manual. Here is the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct7pbeQzLGzmIk.htmlfeature=shared

There is no schedule functionality on the 4300.

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Hi and sorry for the late reply. I'm not familiar with the newer 5400 but I'm assuming it functions similarly to the 4300 with the exception of an all digital screen and a few more coffees. Having said that, I'd recommend you make about 20 cups before adjusting it to 2 (and since you should have beans in the hopper by then, adjust it to a finer grind while it's working/grinding). And you should be all set. 😊

I'm not sure what you mean when you say "maximum grind" is it the finest grind or the coarsest grind? Are you adjusting the coffee level to the highest liquid volume when making cappuccinos and macchiatos? Here are a few tips, keep us updated to see if any changes occur. With the Philips Espresso Machine you can try different settings and create your preferred coffee taste. The changes you make will affect both the consistency of the coffee puck and taste of your coffee. We recommend you make small changes to the grinder settings (finer) or coffee volume (less), taste the result, and try gain. For a less strong coffee you can select a coarse grind setting. This will also make the coffee puck more wet. If you choose a higher coffee volume, it will lead to a less strong coffee and a more wet coffee puck. With a lighter aroma setting the coffee puck will be more watery.(that might be your issue?)

@@mikeluv3773 - Sorry for the confusion. When I say "maximum grind time" I'm referring to the weight of coffee being ground. If the machine grinds for a longer amount of time a larger portion of coffe grinds will enter the portafilter. That's what the "strength" meter on the display changes. I've got mine set to the max which I think is about 15g of coffee. I've got the grinder set to maximum fineness (Level 1) And I'm only pushing 40ml of water which is the traditional amount for one espresso. After watching other people run their machines with similar settings and achieve a perfectly formed dry puck, I think there is something wrong with my machine. Mine produces a soggy mush which subsequently cant be ejected from the brew group into the grounds bin. I fiddled with every single option to no avail. I even disassembled the brew group, cleaned, regreased, and assembled it. Still same soggy mush. I figured the motor wasnt applying enough torque to properly tamp the puck so I went to my local Best Buy to get another unit. I plugged it in, ran 12, 40ml espressos through and I'm getting identical results. I'm using Starbucks Pike Place medium roast beans. I've now made about 30-40 drinks on my first machine with no changes in puck consistency. I'm going to call Phillips support on Monday to see if this is a known issue they can fix. I'll try to remember to provide an update if I figure this out.

@@__-pl3jg sorry that the issue seems to be consistent. I tried looking for other options but you seem to have tried most of them. I'd say run about 100 cups before the machine self-adjusts like the Philips manual states, but mine took about 30 cups before it adjusted to a perfect espresso pull. You might have had two defective machines :( Calling Philips would definitely provide you with Kore options. Hope it gets resolved soon.

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I recently purchased tablets sold on Amazon called : CAFIZIA made by urnex. They are sold all over the world and contain 31 tablets for half the price of the original Philips ones. See if you can get those. I'm not aware of any other means you could use to clean. I'd say white vinegar but again not sure so don't quote me on that. Good luck and keep me posted.

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That depends on the state of your machine. If it's brand new and the Burr grinder has not been used at all, dialing it down (to the finest grind) while not recommended when the machine is off might not have damaged anything. Dialing up can safely be done while the machine is off but when going to the diner grind, always do this while the machine is actually in the process of grinding coffee. If you like the setting that you currently have at this time, I would suggest to keep it and test the coffee and see if you like it. (always adjust it after at least 5 cups ) . Hope that helps

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Thanks 😎 enjoy the coffee

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I use whole beans medium roast from lavazza. I find that the coffee tastes way better when the coffee is freshly ground.

I use whole beans medium roast from lavazza. I find that the coffee tastes way better when the coffee is freshly ground.

Hey Rachidah. Sorry you are having issues. Yes these machines need to be cleaned weekly as noted by the manufacturer. I don't know if your machine is still under warranty but that would be an option. Also try to see if you could take it to a professional service center so that they could fix it if possible. Also don't hesitate to watch my other videos where I explain how to clean the machine . Good luck. Keep us updated.

That is totally normal the first few times as the machine has to make some self adjustments. It also greatly depend on the type of coffee you are using . Beans, what kind ? Ground coffee, what kind? With the right type of coffee and your adjustments to grind level 1, it will take about 5-10 more drinks to get a good firm puck.

@Mike Luv Bean is Bluebottle Medium roasted Bold one. I'll try more. thanks for your reply. I'm really frustrated because I was really excited to purchase but result is too awful.. 😨

@@inhyeokham6916 I'm curious to see if you were able to get better results now. Let me know. Cheers 😊

@@mikeluv3773 I think I’ve been trying more than 20, now the pucks ares solid and firm. taste is better too. thanks Mar. Personally I like more strong espresso, so later I’ll change grinder setting to more fine

Hey Vladimir. I find that the foam that the 4300 LATTEGO produces is very silky. I noticed that even when my milk has been sitting in the lattego container in the fridge overnight, the foam is silky and consistent. I use 2% milk (Canada) and also noticed that if I use organic 3.25% milk, it's even silkier, giving the coffee a sweet note Hope that helps.

@@mikeluv3773 thank you! I use Breville machine with a steam wand and make really nice micro foam, afraid of switching to automatic which is not able to produce similar foam 😜. But I might need to try based on your answer, getting lazy.

@@VladimirMik anytime! I used to own a Breville duo tempo plus and enjoyed the milk froth. I can safely say that it's very similar. I haven't tried to dump the froth in a separate milk jug and tried some Barista art yet 😎 . To get better fidelity, feel free to check Seattle coffee gear on KZfaq. I trust their reviews and feedback. Cheers

The saeco cleaning tablets are made of powder and contain acid that breaks down the calcium and oil residues. As long as you rinse the machine through a shot (no coffee) , they are all food safe. (as per the saeco site and other coffee reference sites as well)

ah ok. best informative video about these machines. thanks for sharing. do you still use it?

@@mevlutunlu42 thanks 🙂. Yes I've been using the 4300 lattego for a little over a year now and it's been flawless so far.

Congrats on the machine! I've been buying the medium roast Lavazza crema e gusto Clasico. I find that the acidity is pretty low and the intensity is what I look for in an espresso. Moreover, the coffee tastes good no matter what drink I chose to do( and the crema is always thick). However, coffee is a personal taste, so I'd recommend you try several, and pick the one you like the most. Enjoy your coffee 😊

Thanks 😊 . Yes I don't see why cafiza won't produce the same cleaning effect.

@@mikeluv3773 Great thanks man!

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Hi there 🙂 the numbers on the knob are fine printed and also in the same color as the knob (bad engineering I guess ). So, if you have the lattego 4300, your machine came with the factory grind setting at 6 (the middle of the knob ). I believe the knob goes till 12. Here are the steps , if you have the 4300: 1- setting the grinder coarser, you can do this while the machine is off. Just turn the knob clockwise. You might need a flashlight to see the numbers. 2- setting the grinder to a finer level should ONLY be done when the machine is ACTUALLY in the process of grinding. (this will prevent the burr from breaking if coffee beans get stuck ) . Turn the knob counter - clockwise. Use a flashlight if you need an exact setting. Hope that helps.

Hello 🙂 I believe you can have a user profile in your "more drink" function (if you have that in your machine. You should if you have the lattego4300) for the frothed milk (will only custom the quantity ). Here is the excerpt from the 4300 user manual : machine allows you to adjust the settings of a drink to your own preference and to store the adjusted drink in a personal profile. The different profiles have different colors. After selecting a drink by tapping one of the one-touch drink icons or by tapping the 'More Drinks' icon (specific types only), you can do the following things: 1 adjust the aroma strength with the up and down icons (Fig. 21). There are 5 strengths, the lowest is the mildest and the highest is the strongest. 2 adjust the coffee quantity (Fig. 22) and/or the milk quantity (specific types only) with the up and down icons. There are 5 quantities for each of the settings. Hope that helps. Enjoy 🙂

Ok so I'll try to dissect your issue here, with the best of my ability. I'm no expert..so here goes: 1- what is the actual quality of the third party filter?(what are the particles inside the filter ?) 2- are you using dark roast beans or medium roast beans ? 3- how fresh are the beans? 4- how often do you clean the machine ? (Descale and using Philips pods ) Now all of the above statements could results in metallic /bitterness in coffee. The grind plays a little effect when compared to the above. Normally, a machine that has too much oil residue (normally from darker roast) and has not been regularly cleaned or water is somewhat tainted by filter quality...that could result in a bitter coffee .

​@@mikeluv3773 1. the brand is called Darkoff. not sure about that, it's 7 usd vs 12 usd (oem). i also pass the water through a filtering jug before putting it in the machine. 2. just googled LAVAZZA CREMA E AROMA and it is a mix of robusta and arabica. should i get arabica only for better taste? and of course not oily beans 3. the current bag of beans was manufactured 3 months ago, with another 2 years before expiration 4. i thought descaling would be requested on screen after 8 aqua filters or so. i've only used 2 filters in the 12 months i've had it 4. never used pods (do they go into the small grinded coffee slot?) but i always remove and clean the mechanism inside (do i also need to grease it often?) so i guess i should now proceed with descaling and pods and maybe use the original water filter as well.

@@comedyman112 to your point : 1. DARKOFF is a brand of instant drinks and mixes produced by family owned company SIMANDL. So are you using ground coffee that is instant coffee ? Or beans ? 2. I have been using the Lavazza crema ans it has been consistent and very tasty. No bitterness and light chocolaty aftertaste. If you happen to chose beans, ensure they are not expired and that they are medium roast. 3. The machine should tell you when to change your aquafilter. So to your point if you are using the filter plus your own filtered water, the issue with the bitterness might likely be produced by the coffee itself . 4. Yes you need to clean the brew group weekly and grease it once a month. (Specific points you need to grease . Check the manual and ONLY get Philips grease as it won't change the taste of your coffee if it happens to touch it ) 5. The pods are placed in the little opening for ground coffee. Drop one in and chose the cleaning process in your setting. I have a video explaining that. Let me know what happens. Cheers

@@mikeluv3773 1. I'm always using beans. I didn't know Darkoff also do instant coffee, but it clearly states on the website I bought it from that it's AquaClean Philips compatible 2. Will switch to another type of coffee in the future. Probably: 100% Arabica, medium roast I guess the bottom line is: only use original cleaning/maintenance products and as often as recommended use the right type of coffee beans (I wasn't well informed about the differences when I got the machine) Thanks for your time :D

@@comedyman112 my pleasure. I'm no expert but I've learned to understand that on order to make a great coffee, you need great beans , clean water and a clean machine. You don't necessarily need to have the most expensive coffee, but one that is fresh. Enjoy!

There is a dial inside the coffee bean container. It should he next to the funnel for the burr grinder. It has normally numbers on it. Remember that it is set to level 6 (middle ) when out of the factory. To set it to a coarser grind, you could turn it to a bigger number anytime (even when the machine is off ). To dial it down (finer grind) it is recommended you do that AS THE NACHINE IS GRINDING coffee. This will prevent the burr to break. Always check your manufactur booklet /instructions

@@mikeluv3773 Thank You so much!

Thank you 😊 yes. The machines are all set for the "standards " but as we all know...none is alike...so set your machine based on your own settings. And play with the settings based on the types of espresso beans you get. Cheers

Mmm a watery coffee can mean different things. So are you making a coffee or an espresso? Are you changing any of the brew settings when making your coffee / espresso?(strength, water quantity and x number of coffee?). Are you using fresh beans or coffee ground? The freshness of the coffee is what is going to give you the aroma, flavor and crema. Anything old and already oxidated will not yield the same results.

@@mikeluv3773 I've been trying different types of brew settings with coffee and espresso. I am using Julius Meinl beans bought from the supermarket shelf. True that the date of roasting was in Feb2022. Maybe that's the problem

@@johndoe-ss8dr try buying a small fresh batch of medium roast espresso beans and make yourself a few cafe cremas or espressos and see if there is difference.

@@mikeluv3773 pozdrav tek sam dobio ovaj aparat i nakon 5 6 salica kave mi se skupi vode u posudi ispod aparata,sad jel to normalno ili?? Skupi se jadna casa vode na 6 kava.

The Philips 4300, like the 3200 lets you adjust your coffee temperature. While you can’t give it a precise temperature you can choose between low, medium or high. The machine is set to medium by default and that brews espresso at about 150F; a hot but drinkable temperature. Unfortunately, you don’t get to adjust the temperature for the coffee and the milk separately; you’re getting an overall setting here, but at least you have some room to adjust.