DeLonghi Dedica DeLuxe EC 685 Specification sheet

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Get Started
EC685
This short guide is not
intended to explain
all the functions
of the appliance.
Please read all the
owner’s instruction booklet
before use.

WELCOME
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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.
Discover the barista brewing inside you: now you can make authentic espressos,
lattes and cappuccinos to suit your taste, in the comfort of your kitchen. Enjoy!

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Recommendations for producing
a better espresso:
1. Use freshly ground espresso.
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. Ensure your first coffee is the ideal temperature
by pre-warming the filter / filter holder before
making coffee. Simply fit the filter /filter holder
(without coffee) into the machine and place a
cup underneath. Select the single cup option
and ‘purge’ the machine allowing hot water to
pass through the filter into the cup .
5. Use one level scoop of freshly ground coffee
for best results. This is roughly 7 grams.
6. Tamping the coffee is recommended to produce
an even compact bed of coffee for brewing.
7. Tamping is important as applying too little
pressure will cause the coffee to be weak
(under extracted) and applying too much
pressure may result in thick, burnt coffee
(over extracted).
8. Grind size can affect the brew strength.
If coffee is ground too coarse, then coffee will
flow too quickly and be weak (under extracted).
Coffee that is ground too fine will flow slowly
and may be thick or burnt (over extracted).
9. Remove any residual coffee grounds from
the filter / filter holder rim before placing
into the machine for brewing.
PUMP ESPRESSO TIPS AND TRICKS
Recommendations for producing
a better cappuccino or latte:
1. Once steam has been selected ‘purge’ the
steam nozzle/frother to eliminate any excess
water before you start frothing the milk.
2. Always use fresh, cold milk . Some milks that do
not require refrigeration will not produce an
acceptable foam.
3. Once you have frothed the milk tap the jug on
the counter to remove any large air bubbles
4. ‘Spin’ or swirl the milk to ensure the milk and
foam combine a little and to give it a glossy finish.
5. Pour the milk/foam immediately after spinning/
swirling to ensure that milk and foam do
not separate.

IN THE BOX
A1. Water tank lid
A2. Water tank
A3. Cup warmer
A4. Control panel buttons
A5. Steam dial
A6. Water spout / frother
A7. ON/OFF switch
A8. Drip tray
B1. Filter-holder
with 3 cups
B2. Tamper/dispenser
measure scoop
Get Started &
Owner’s Instructions
Booklets 4
“Total
Hardness
Test”
Indicator
Natural Descaler
100ml/3.4oz.
Sold Separately

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MACHINE SET UP
CLOSE INSERT
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Turn the steam dial to the
position. The machine will prime
and a little water will be released.
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CLOSE
INSERT
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Main switch on side
of machine.
Machine is now ready to work!
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The machine is warming up, when
lights stop blinking the machine is
almost ready for use.
The machine preforms a self-test signalled
by the sequential flashing of lights.
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Fill water tank
Turn the steam dial to the
position. The machine is
ready for use.
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Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.
BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso
CLOSE INSERT
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Brew 1 or 2 Espresso at one time.
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CLOSE INSERT
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6B 7B5B
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CUP
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CUPS
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2 CUPS 1 CUP
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CLOSE INSERT
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BREWING ESPRESSO Using E.S.E. POD Espresso
Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.
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E.S.E. POD
E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) Pods can be
used to simplify the espresso preparation.
Each pre-packed pod contains 7 grams of
coffee, already measured and pressed and
sealed between 2 fine layers of filter paper.
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BREWING CAPPUCCINO or LATTE
Refer to previous section BREWING ESPRESSO
for the espresso related part.
CLOSE INSERT
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CLOSE
INSERT
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Froth until desired
level of foam is
reached, then
turn dial to
position. Turn dial ON allowing water
to be delivered. When water
stops, turn dial to position.
Tip for the BEST
CAPPUCCINO:
Use Skim or 2%
Milk at Refrigerator
Temperature
(about 41°F/5°C)
Prepare the coffee as described
in the previous section. Brew
in a larger cup.
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If both coffee buttons
are blinking, you must
cool down the boiler.
Fill the pitcher,
3.5 oz.
for
Cappuccino,
6 oz. for Latte.
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Be sure frother is
immersed in milk,
but not beyond the
highlighted mark
on the spout
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CLOSE INSERT
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CLOSE INSERT
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CLOSE INSERT
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Pour the milk over the
espresso and enjoy!
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1B1A
CappuccinoHot Milk
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steamed,
no foam creates foam

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DELIVERING HOT WATER
Delivering hot water
1 . Place a container
under the spout
(as close as
possible to avoid
splashes).
2 . Turn the steam
dial to the
position. Water
runs out of the
spout.
3 . Turn the dial to
the position
when the desired
amount of water has been delivered.
NOTE: You can stop the flow of water
by pressing the button.
(You should not run off hot water for
more than 2 minutes at a time).
4 . Press any button.
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.
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WATER FILTER
Installing the filter*
* Optional water filter sold separately.
1. Remove the filter from packaging and rinse
the filter with about half a liter of tap water.
2. Rotate the calendar disk (A)so that the next
two months are displayed.
3. Remove the tank from the appliance and fill
with water.
4. Insert the filter (B)in the water tank and
immerse it completely for ten or so seconds,
sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape.
5. Insert the filter in the filter housing (C)and
press as far as it will go.
6. Close the tank with the lid (D), then replace
the water tank in the machine.
7. The new filter is active. You can now use the
coffee maker.
A B
C D
Please note! The filter lasts about two months
if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee
maker is left unused with the filter installed, it
will last a maximum of three weeks.

Choosing the water hardness is very
important to set the correct frequency of
the descaling cycles. Keeping the machine
clean will improve its performance and
prolong the life of the machine.
TEST YOUR WATER
Measuring Water Hardness
1. Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper from the pack.
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second.
3. Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute,
1,2,3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water.
Each square corresponds to one level.
CLOSE INSERT
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CLOSE INSERT
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Press button and
hold for 10 seconds.
The lights will blink in
sequence. You are
now in the setting
menu.
Press the
button to enter the
water hardness
setting.
CLOSE INSERT
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The button indicates
that the selection
has been saved.
Press the button that corresponds to the
correct hardness level.
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