De'Longhi La Specialista Prestigio

Discontinued by its maker. We keep its water requirements here for owners.

MakerDe'Longhi
BoilerThermoblock
Brew boilerNot listed
Steam boilerNot listed
Water tank2 L
Plumb-inNot listed
Voltage (US)120V
Maker's water filterWater filter applicable (charcoal, per the page)

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The maker's water guidance

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From De'Longhi's guidance for this model.

  • Hardness setting

    “The machine can also be programmed according to the actual hardness of the water supply in the various regions, in which case descaling may be required less frequently.”

    La Specialista Prestigio instructions for use, print code 5713200041_00_0321, De'Longhi asset 228756, PDF dated Mar 2021, PDF p. 19, Water hardness. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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