DeLonghi EC11 User manual

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CAPPUCCINO AND ESPRESSO
COFFEE MAKER
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Description of Appliance
The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Steel bar 10. Power cord and plug
2. Boiler tank 11. Filter holder
3. MAXI CAPPUCCINO device 12. Thermocream® filter
4. Steam dispenser button 13. Thermocream® plate
5. Removable drip tray 14. Water measure
6. Removable cup grille 15. Boiler tank safety cap
7. Pre-heat/power lever 16. Appliance lid
8. Boiler temperature indicator light 17. Base
9. Coffee measure/presser
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IMPORTANTWARNINGS
Read these instructions carefully
The necessary precautions must be taken when using electrical applian-
ces,including the following:
• The appliance is equipped with thermostats and safety cap;these
have been made in compliance with European regulations governing
domestic appliances.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, make sure
that the voltage on the rating plate located on the bottom of the
machine corresponds to that of the power source.
• This appliance is for home use only and should not be used for com-
mercial or industrial purposes.
• Always connect the appliance to a grounded plug socket.
• Never leave the appliance within the reach of children or people
unable to properly operate it.
• Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain,sun,etc.).
• Always place the appliance on a flat,level surface during use.
• If the appliance is to remain unused for a long period,it is advisable
to unplug it from the power source.
• To prevent damage to the appliance, never use it without water in
the boiler tank.
• The power cord must not come into contact with the hot surfaces
of the appliance.
• Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat.
• Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance.
• The use of extension leads other than those authorised by the
appliance manufacturer could cause damage or accidents.
• Never direct the steam jet towards body parts;always handle the
steam nozzle with care:risk of scalding!
• Always unplug the appliance from the power source before filling the
boiler tank.
• Before opening the safety cap, and before refilling the boiler
tank, make sure that there is no residual steam still under
pressure in the tank, by pressing the steam dispenser but-
ton.
• Never use the appliance if the boiler tank cap is not correctly inser-
ted.
• Only start the appliance once the boiler tank has been filled to the
maximum level,otherwise the water will not reach the pressure
required to dispense the coffee.
• Never leave the appliance in ambient temperatures of less than 0°C,
since any water left in the boiler tank could freeze,damaging the
appliance.
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• Never touch the filter clip and the cappuccino maker tube when the
appliance is operating,as this could cause scalding.
• Never use sparkling (carbonated) water.
• Do not wash attachments in a dishwasher.
• Never add de-scaling, aromatic, alcohol-based or cleansing products
to the inside of the appliance as they could cause damage.
• In the event of failures, faults, defects or suspected defects subse-
quent to a fall,unplug the appliance immediately. Never use a faulty
appliance. REPAIRS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT ATANAUTHO-
RISEDASSISTANCE CENTRE.No liability will be accepted for
damage caused by incorrectly performed repairs..
• To prevent any risks,if the power cord is damaged it must be repla-
ced by the manufacturer,itsTechnicalAssistance Service, or a similar-
ly qualified person.
• After first unplugging the appliance and leaving it to cool, clean it
only with a non-abrasive, slightly damp cloth and a few drops of a
mild,non-aggressive, detergent (never use solvents that could dama-
ge the paintwork).NEVER PLACETHEAPPLIANCE INWATER OR
OTHER LIQUIDS.
• In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise
you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also
recommend that any parts that could be dangerous,especially for
children - who may play with the appliance or its parts, be rendered
harmless.
• Packaging must never be left within the reach of children as it is
potentially dangerous.
PLEASE RETAINTHESE INSTRUCTIONS
De’Longhi coffee machines are ideal for those who enjoy savouring
life's pleasures, starting with a good cup of coffee. Thanks to its
Thermocream® device, you can now enjoy a hot, creamy cup of coffee
like the ones served in bars in the comfort of your own home. In fact,
theThermocream® device is formed by a filter,with a hole in the cen-
tre to ensure coffee is dispensed at high pressure,and a plate. This way
it is possible to savour a really creamy coffee with an intense aroma
and a full-bodied flavour. This is possible without needing to press the
coffee down firmly and using any type of blend,as long as it is not too
finely ground. De’Longhi coffee machines also cater to cappuccino
lovers because, thanks to the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device,you can
make a rich, creamy froth in just a few seconds. Great coffee for all
with De’Longhi!
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MAKING COFFEE
ENSURETHATTHEAPPLIANCE IS NOT PLUGGED INAND PLACE
IT ONA FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE.
Using for the first time
- Open the lid (16) and unscrew the boiler tank safety cap (15) anti-
clockwise.
- Fill the boiler tank completely with water, using the relevant measure
(14).The hole near the safety cap (Fig.2) allows any excess water
poured in with the measure to fall into the drip tray (5).
- Tighten the boiler tank cap securely, turning it clockwise.
- Dose the ground coffee in theThermocream® filter (12) using the
relevant measure (9):one dose for one cup of coffee,two doses for
two cups.
TheThermocream® filter (12) has a single hole in its lower
part to guarantee that coffee is dispensed at high pressure
(Fig. 3) which means that the result is a rich,thick cream.
- Add the coffee evenly without pressing it.
- Insert the filter holder into the proper seating,turning it 40-45°
clockwise until it clicks into place (Fig.4).
WARNING: If you put too much ground coffee in the filter, it may
become difficult to turn the filter holder inside its seat and/or the filter
holder may leak when dispensing coffee.
- Plug the power cord into a mains socket.
- Push the power lever (7) back to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). The
pre-heat indicator light (8) will switch on.
- While the coffee maker is heating up it is normal for small amounts
of steam to be form around the boiler cap.
- After around 3 minutes,once the temperature has been reached,the
pre-heat indicator light (8) will switch off and the appliance will emit
a sound signal. At this point,the appliance is ready to dispense cof-
fee.
- Place one or two small cups (according to the amount of coffee
used in the filter) below the filter holder.
- Pull the power lever (7) all the way forwards to begin dispensing the
coffee (Fig.6).
The sound signal may continue even during coffee dispen-
sing.
If coffee dispensing is not begun immediately,the appliance will
continue to emit its sound signal for the entire time that
the water in the boiler tank is at the correct temperature.
In any case,we recommend that you do not wait too long before
dispensing coffee because this could alter the taste, leading to coffee
with a burnt flavour.
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- Once the coffee has reached the required level in the cup, stop
dispensing by moving the lever (7) back to the upright standby posi-
tion (Fig.7).
If the lever (7) is not moved back to the upright position after use,
small amounts of water and steam may leak out from the coffee
dispensing nozzles for as long as there is water in the boiler tank.
This does not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. To resolve
this problem,it is sufficient to move the lever (7) to the upright
standby position.
Successive use
- To dispense more coffee immediately after,proceed as follows:
- Unhook the filter holder from the body of the machine and clean
out the coffee grounds from previous dispensing.
- Place the empty water measure under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO
device (3) and release all residual steam inside the boiler by holding
down the steam dispenser button (4) (Fig.8). With the button
pushed,it is possible to bring the measure forward into its fixed
position,allowing you to take your finger off the steam dispenser
button and simply wait for the remaining residual steam to dischar-
ge.
- When the steam is all out,move the device (3) back to its initial
position,pushing it back with the measure (Fig.10).
- Unscrew the safety cap to refill the boiler tank and then follow the
steps described here above.
WARNING: :The boiler tank cap is fitted with a safety valve which
allows it to be unscrewed only if all residual steam has been completely
released.
MAKING CAPPUCCINO
To make a cappuccino or hot chocolate,or to heat any other beverage,
proceed as follows:
If the coffee has already been prepared:
- Move the power lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). In this
position,the boiler tank remains pressurised without dispensing any
liquid from the nozzles on the filter holder.
- Place the container of milk to be foamed (or liquid to be heated)
under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and press the steam but-
ton (4) to start the jet of steam (Fig. 11). While holding down the
button,you can move the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) forwards
using the milk container until it is in the fixed position, allowing you
to remove your finger from the steam button and to wait until the
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milk is ready following the direction of rotation of the device (3) as
shown in (Fig.9). During steam dispensing the sound signal may go
on and off,indicating that the boiler is maintaining its temperature.
The steam jet shuts off automatically as the MAXI CAPPUCCINO
device is brought back into its original position by pushing it back
using the milk container (Fig.10).
- Once steam dispensing has finished,move the power lever (7) back
to the upright position (Fig.7) and,using a sponge,clean all residues
of the liquid heated from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device.
- If the steam pressure should be insufficient for frothing the milk,fill
the boiler again following the procedures described in the paragraph
“Successive use”.
For the best results, we recommend that you prepare the coffee
before frothing the milk.
If the coffee has not already been prepared:
- Fill the boiler tank (as explained in the section entitled ”Making cof-
fee”) and move the power lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig.5).
The indicator light (8) will switch on.
- When the front indicator light switches off,indicating that that tem-
perature inside the boiler tank has reached the optimum level, the
appliance will emit a sound signal. Then place the container of milk
to be foamed (or liquid to be heated) under the MAXI CAPPUCCI-
NO device (3) and press the steam button (4) until the liquid is hea-
ted or foamed as required (Fig.11). To make this operation easier,
position the device in the fixed position with the help of the contai-
ner itself,rotating the device (3) forward as shown in Fig.9. During
steam dispensing the sound signal may go on andoff indica-
ting that the boiler is maintaining its temperature.
- To stop the jet of steam,release the button (4) or bring the MAXI
CAPPUCCINO device back to its original position by rotating it
back as shown in Fig.10.
- Return the lever to its upright position (Fig. 7), and using a sponge,
clean all residues of the heated liquid from the MAXI CAPPUCCI-
NO device.
WARNING:While dispensing steam,always take care never to place
your hands beneath the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device, which issues a
hot jet of steam. Risk of scalding.
- After dispensing steam,water residues may continue to come out
from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3). To avoid wetting the sur-
face on which the appliance stands,open the drip tray (5),by pres-
sing your finger on its right-hand side (Fig.12). Fig.12
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REGULAR CLEANING
WARNING:All cleaning operations described here must only be per-
formed when the appliance is unplugged form the mains power.
Cleaning theThermocream® coffee filter (12)
Make sure that both the internal holes and the single coffee dispenser
hole are not clogged,if necessary,clean them with a small brush.
Cleaning theThermocream® plate (13)
Remove the disc from the filter holder and rinse it under running
water.
Cleaning the filter holder hook seat
With use, the filter holder hook seat may become soiled with coffee
grounds that can be cleaned off with a sponge (Fig.13).
Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3)
WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding,only clean the MAXI
CAPPUCCINO device (3) once it is cool.
Unscrew the device from its support pipe (Fig. 14),and wash it in warm
soapy water,rinse and dry thoroughly.Make sure that the two seals are
in good conditions and in the coorect place.The pipe can be cleaned
with a non-abrasive cloth. Screw the MAXI CAPPUCCINO (3) device
back until it clicks into place, but make sure not to tighten it excessive-
ly. If necessary, use a pin to clean the steam dispensing hole.
Cleaning the removable cup grille (6) and drip tray (5)
- Remove the cup grille (6) and drip tray (5) (Fig.15).
- Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly..
- Refit the drip tray (5) slotting the four bottom holes onto the four
pegs in the base (Fig.16).
- Refit the grille (6) by placing one of the alignment holes level with
the tab on the drip tray (Fig. 17).
DECALCIFICATION OFTHE COFFEE MAKER
The coffee maker requires regular decalcification. The frequency
depends on the quality of the water used and the amount the maker is
used.
In any case,it is strongly advised that you decalcify the coffee maker
every 800 uses,(or about every 6 months). Use DURGOL, available at
De'LonghiAuthorisedAssistance Centres (see also website www.dur-
golswissespresso.com).
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Proceed as follows:
- Remove the filter holder from its hook.
- Dissolve one full tea-spoon of decalcifying product (about 8 g.) in 1
measure (14) of warm water (about 220 ml),pour the solution into
the boiler and close the boiler cap.
- Place a container under the coffee dispenser lip (with the filter hol-
der removed),and another container under the steam arm.
- Bring the lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig.5).
- Once the sound signal comes on,wait 2 minutes,then dispense one
cup of water bringing the lever completely forward (Fig.6).
- Push the lever back to the pre-heat position,and immediately
dispense the steam from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3).
- Repeat the entire procedure once more,ALWAYS following the
steps described in the paragraph“Successive use”.
The decalcifying product remaining in the packet can be stored in a dry
place for the next time you decalcify the coffee maker.
Once finished decalcifying the coffee maker,rinse the boiler well with
fresh water,then run the machine twice successively with only water
so as to remove any trace of acid in the system.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The appliance does not dispense any steam:
- The MAXI CAPPUCCINO device needs cleaning:use a pin to remo-
ve any scale build up inside the hole on the MAXI CAPPUCCINO
(3).
- The water level in the boiler tank is insufficient: refill the boiler tank,
taking the necessary precautions as described in the paragraph
“Successive use” and repeat the steps for dispensing steam.
Coffee leaks out from the sides of the filter holder:
- Probably,too much ground coffee has been placed in the filter,pre-
venting the filter holder from being correctly tightened in its seat:
repeat the operation,this time using the correct amount of coffee.
- There are residues of ground coffee on the seal of the filter holder
seat:clean the seal of the perforated disc with a damp sponge (Fig.
12)
- If the problem persists after you have followed these procedures,
contact anAuthorisedAssistance Centre.
Coffee is not dispensed, is dispensed too slowly, or is dispensed une-
venly from the dispenser holes:
- It is possible that slow coffee dispensing depends on a lack of water
coming from the perforated disc in the filter holder seat. In fact,it is
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possible that after a few months of use, coffee residues or scale can
clog the holes in the disc:clean it with a damp sponge (Fig.13).
- There is no water in the boiler tank:fill the tank completely using
the relevant measure, as explained in the paragraph “Successive use”.
- Uneven dispensing from the two dispenser holes could be caused by
overfilling of the coffee filter,or by coffee that is too finely ground or
pressed.
The indicator light does not switch on:
- The power cord is not connected to the power mains. Make sure
that the appliance is plugged in correctly.
- It is possible that the boiler tank is not functioning correctly: if the
problem persists after you have followed the above procedure,con-
tact anAuthorisedAssistance Centre.
Coffee is too watery and cold:
- The coffee blend has been ground too coarsely:for a more concen-
trated,hotter coffee, it is best to use a more finely ground blend.
We also recommend pre-heating the coffee cups by rinsing them in
hot water.
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