The De'Longhi Magnifica Start coffee machine brings you the authentic Italian coffee experience in the comfort of your own home. Prepare espresso, coffee and Doppio+ from freshly ground beans or choose hot water for teas and infusions using recipes accessible with one touch. If you want a milk-based drink, you can get it by frothing the milk manually using the steam nozzle. The tactile and intuitive display has black and white icons for each recipe for direct preparation with one touch. Grinder with 13 stages The integrated grinding technology always guarantees freshly ground beans. The stainless steel conical burr grinder offers durability, wear resistance and guarantees uniformity of coffee powder. For 100% accuracy, calibration is carried out with a laser. Depending on the selected assortment of coffee beans, the grinding level can be adjusted to your preferences thanks to the 13 settings. The capacity of the grain container is 250 g, and the water tank is 1.8 l. The espresso machine also offers the option of using pre-ground coffee. Manual milk frothing system The manual frothing system combines steam, air and milk to produce rich and velvety milk foam for all your favorite recipes. Modern design and intuitive display The easy-to-use touchscreen control panel features black and white icons for a series of 3 coffee-based recipes prepared with one touch (Espresso, Coffee, Doppio+). The "x2" function allows the preparation of a double espresso. Milk-based recipes can be prepared with the steam function for manual milk frothing, and teas and infusions using the hot water function. The coffee intensity can be customized by adjusting the amount of ground coffee, choosing one of the 3 options. The temperature of the drink can also be adjusted according to preference: low, medium or hot. A varied menu with recipes The espresso machine grinds the beans before preparing your favorite drink, thus preserving all the coffee's aroma. The espresso machine offers the ability to prepare 2 espressos at the same time, with a single grind. Enjoy coffee with the same rich aroma and hazelnut-colored crema in every cup. The coffee dispenser is adjustable and allows the use of cups up to 14 cm high. Technical specifications: Type Automatic Mounting type Standard Feeding Ground, Grain Home use Drink type Coffee, Espresso, Milk foam, Doppio+ Number of products prepared 4 Milk system Manual Number of coffee nozzles 2 Grinding level 13 Temperature levels 3 Display type Touch screen Housing material Plastic Grinder material Metal Functions Automatic shut-off Removable infuser Automatic cleaning Removable fat/liquid container Energy saving program Decalcification program Setting the coffee quantity Grinder Removable water tank Drink customization Included accessories Water hardness test strip, Coffee measure Color Black Specifications Power 1450 W Pump pressure 15 bar Water tank capacity 1.8 l Coffee compartment capacity 250 g Dimensions Width 240 mm Depth 440 mm Height 350 mm Weight 8.8 Kg Maximum cup height 140 mm Warranty: 24 months