Do not reset while the machine is mid-descale. You will trap air in the lines. If you do this, turn it off for 1 hour to let the air bubbles settle naturally.
After a reset, the machine forgets the grind adjustment. YouTube creator James Hoffman (style) suggests: Set the grinder to medium (middle setting). Run 2 dummy shots (without coffee) using just the rinse cycle. This re-calibrates the internal flow meter. resetting delonghi magnifica s youtube
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Before you panic or call an expensive repairman, there is a magic button sequence that solves 80% of common issues: Do not reset while the machine is mid-descale
Did this guide help? Or did you find a secret button combo YouTube missed? Leave a comment below (or just enjoy your espresso). After a reset, the machine forgets the grind adjustment
We’ve all been there. One morning, your trusty De'Longhi Magnifica S starts acting up. The coffee is too weak, the “Descale” light won’t turn off, or it’s making sounds like a dying robot.