caffeinated-carp Awesome - really like its size and simple workflow - just means I can spend all my time making dodgy expresso and fluffy milk 😂. I have used the plastic portafilter - seems fine - certainly cuts down on the mess.

The app is fine - had a couple of times where the connection has dropped during the shot timer so its reset to Zero - but setting the temp/pressure and the start/stop schedule works fine. Perfect for the missus morning takeaway.

Its coming upto the weekend so will do the cleaning routine posted above and try the autoflush process - sounds like I just put in the blind portafilter and kick the process off in the app.

I seem to be getting on better with my 400ml jugs. Hard to believe it only arrived Monday - supposedly I have done 26 shots 😂

App also seems to work outside the home - not that useful but handy I wanted to remote heatbit 😂

      MattH had a couple of times where the connection has dropped during the shot timer so its reset to Zero

      The shot timer seems very random for me, pops up sometimes, not others. I’m just using the phone stopwatch now.

      MattH and try the autoflush process

      I didn’t even notice this! That’s quite cool

      MattH supposedly I have done 26 shots

      5 a day eh, you’ll be buzzing :)

              MattH being as I do so much “machine flushing” I think it must count a flip of the paddle as a flush? Wonder how it knows, pressure? Time?

              I did the back flush today, had no idea that was there until you said! That’s quite a nice feature although for me it restarted as soon as it had finished which is annoying.

              Seems LM do good machines (I hope!) but not good apps, no surprise!

                  with the bianca, i usd to backflush blind with just water at the end of a brewing session, and cafiza once every couple of months

                  Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -

                    caffeinated-carp Seems LM do good machines (I hope!) but not good apps, no surprise

                    Exactly. It’s why I haven’t bothered with the app.

                    I use a smart plug for the scheduled on/off twice a day. My watch for the shot-counter, and my hand for the backflushing. So far no problems!

                        Ernie1 Thanks for the cleaning regime - have done the weekly runthrough - judt need to clean the grouphead once it calls.

                        I used the automated backflush process worked fine . So quite impressed 👍

                          caffeinated-carp Looks awesome!

                          So you have a very dark colour coffee - how much much milk are you making up ? Mine seem to be very milky ? Usually do about 200ml …

                              MattH so I’m using a 9oz cup with 36g espresso and probably about 190ml milk (before steaming), using the LM jug that came with the LMLU

                                So I have had the machine just over a week now… I seem to be getting the hang of it… the milk steaming is getting better - needs more practice but I have done a lot of soapy water attempts :)

                                I have set the steam power back to 2 as I am learning to not blow up the foam as I steam…

                                Thanks for the tip @Ernie1 I have ordered the grouphead tool/cleaner and whilst there picked up a ims shower screen just because.. its the hobby of a million accessories…

                                All in all a very pleasant experience so far - I guess in machine terms its as simple as it can be compared to others - and has been mentioned before seems very forgiving even when your shots are not as dialed in as you would like.

                                The only thing I think can be said against the Micra is the steam wand length of you want to use say a 600ml jug - unless its quite full its not really feasible imho. But for the 200ml or so I usually steam for a drink the smaller 400ml jugs are perfect once you get the hang of not overdoing it. My goal is to work on getting the milk mixed in properly before its upto temp.. which due to the power does not give you a huge amount of time to work with.

                                That’s it ramble over - best go make the morning cuppa!

                                Cheers

                                Matt