DèLonghi ECAM25462 Specification sheet

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ECAM25462
Get Started
This short guide is not
intended to explain
all the functions
of the appliance.
Please read all the
owner’s instruction booklet
before use.

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WELCOME
Introducing the exclusive world of espresso through the global leaders,
De’Longhi. Based in Treviso, Italy, we grew up appreciating the taste and
aroma of a good cup of coffee.
The De’Longhi “bean to cup” machine delivers freshly brewed espresso in just
one touch. Enjoy your favorite cappuccino, latte or your favorite beverage in
your home. Design your own espresso experience and share it with the people
you care for most.
Discover the unique story of design, passion and technology which made
De’Longhi the world leader in the creation of espresso machines.
1. Use freshly roasted espresso beans (avoid flavored beans).
2. Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry container.
Vacuum sealed if possible.
3. Pre-heat your espresso and cappuccino cups using the cup warmer
storage on the top of the machine.
4. Set the water temperature according to your needs.
5. For an extra creamy espresso lower the spouts to bring them as close
to the cup/cups as possible.
Tips for Perfect Espresso

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ESPRESSO DRINKS
Espresso
Small, strong, black and effec-
tive. A delightful follow-up to a
fine Southern European dish.
Cappuccino
A single espresso shot topped
with equal parts steamed and
frothed milk (in a ratio of 1:1:1)
served in a 4 to 6 ounce cup.
Café Latte
A double espresso shot topped
with steamed milk to fill; a ratio of
2:1 of milk to espresso is typical.
Caffee’ Mocha
This drink is based on layers of
chocolate, milk, espresso and
cream. Pour ingredients in a
glass, prepare hot, frothed milk,
let it cool. Pour the chocolate
sauce into a different glass,
carefully pour the milk. Slowly
add the
espresso. Top off with
whipped cream and
garnish with
chocolate flakes.
Italian Macchiato
A single or double espresso
topped with a dollop of heated
milk and served in a traditional
espresso cup.
Espresso Lungo
From 3 oz. up to 4 oz. of
brewed espresso using finely
ground coffee.
Americano
1
/3of espresso lungo and
2
/3of hot water.
Caramel Macchiato
A tasty variation of latte macchiato
with the addition of caramel syrup
Pour the caramel syrup down the
inside of the glass. Pour
first the cold milk and then the
whisked hot milk into the glass.
Add the milk foam. Prepare the
espresso and pour it into the glass.
Add a dollop of milk foam.
... more recipes at: coffeemakers.delonghi.us/coffee-recipes-0
Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee
4 oz. of hot milk
1
–2 tablespoons of cold
chocolate sauce
Whipped cream
Chocolate flakes
Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee
1 oz. of cold milk
5 oz. of hot milk
Caramel syrup

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
appliance in water or other liquid.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or
taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate after the appliance malfunc-
tions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manu-
facturer may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
• Plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off” then remove plug from
wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use. This appliance is to be
utilized for domestic use only.
Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by autho-
rized service personnel only!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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A1. Grinding adjustment dial
A2. Beans container
A3. Pre-ground coffee funnel
A4. Main switch
A5. Socket for power cable connector
A6. Infuser
A7. Cup warmer shelf
A8. Control panel
A9. Hot water and steam nozzle
A10. Coffee spout
(adjustable height)
A11. Coffee grounds container
A12. Cup tray
A13. Water tank with lid
Instruction DVD
Get Started &
Owner’s Instructions
Booklets
“Total
Hardness
Test”
Indicator
Natural Descaler
100ml/3.4oz.
IN THE BOX
B1. Milk container
B2. Pre-ground coffee
measure
B3. Power cable
B4. Cleaning brush
B5. Hot water spout
B6. Water filter
B1
B2
B3
B6
B4
B5

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MACHINE SET UP
Machine is now
ready to work!
Push ON main
switch, located
on back of
machine.
Press ON/STANDBY button
to turn ON machine.
Plug into outlet
Pull out beans container lid.
Pour coffee beans into beans
container.
Insert water spout
and place a container
underneath.
Press OK Button. The machine
will prime. A little water will
be released by the hot water
spout. The machine will then
switch it off automatically.
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SETTING
LANGUAGE:
When English
appears, HOLD
the button for Three
Seconds. Once the
language has been
saved, the message
“English Set”
is displayed.
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12 3
Plug power cable
into machine
Fill Water and Bean Container
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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Coffee Beans
3A 4A 5A
4B 5B3B
1
CUP
2
CUPS
Press the button repeatedly to set the desired
strength of your coffee, increasing the quan-
tity of coffee beans that the machine grinds.
1 2
Turn the dial to set the desired length of
your coffee, from short to long, following
the display indications.

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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso*
Please, be sure that the machine is on
while pouring the pre-ground coffee.
*Use only one spoon full of coffee. You can
only make one cup of coffee at a time.
1 2
3
Press the dial to pre-ground coffee.
4 5
6 7
Turn the dial to set the desired
length of your coffee, from
short to long, following the
display indications.

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BREWING DRINKS WITH MILK
(CAPPUCCINO, MACCHIATO, CAFFELATTE, FLAT WHITE, MILK)
Set the desired level of foam
for Latte and Cappuccino.
Set your
beverage of
choice in
one touch.
Tip for the BEST
CAPPUCCINO:Use Skim or 2% Milk at Refrigerator Temperature
(about 41°F/5°C)
I f Water Spout is in, please remove it.
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1 2
4
3
7
Fill milk container and insert where water
spout was. Adjust length of milk spout.
Refer to previous
section Brewing
Espresso for
selecting the
coffee strenght.
Clean the milk frother,
turning the dial to
CLEAN position.
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5B5A
Turn dial to select
beverage and press
MY MILK to confirm.

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DELIVERING HOT WATER
Important! Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unsupervised while
delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes
hot during delivery. Hold by the handle only.
Please note! If “Energy Saving” mode is enabled, you
may have to wait a few seconds before the
hot water or steam is delivered.
Delivering hot water
1 . Make sure the hot
water spout is
attached correctly
2 . Place a container
under the spout
(as close as
possible to avoid
splashes).
3 . Press the button “Hot Water”
is displayed, together with a progress
bar which fills gradually as preparation
proceeds.
4 . The machine delivers 8.8 oz./260 ml
of hot water, then delivery stops
automatically. To interrupt delivery of
hot water manually, press the
button again.