DeLonghi EC145 User manual

De’Longhi Appliances
via Seitz, 47
31100 Treviso Italia
5713221001/04.13

EC145
COFFEE MAKER
Instructions for use

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contents
Safety warnings .............................................................6
Symbols used in these instructions .........................................6
Fundamental recommendations regarding safety ..................6
Use in compliance with intended use......................................6
Instructions for use .................................................................6
Disposing of the appliance ..............................................6
Introduction...................................................................7
Description of the appliance............................................7
Installing the appliance ..................................................7
Connecting the appliance................................................7
Filling the water tank .....................................................7
How to prepare espresso coee .......................................7
First use...................................................................................7
Pre-heating the coee machine..............................................7
How to prepare espresso using ground coee.........................8
How to make cappuccino.................................................8
Production of hot water..................................................9
Cleaning ........................................................................9
Cleaning and maintenance of the lter...................................9
Cleaning the boiler outlet .......................................................9
Other cleaning operations.......................................................9
Descaling .......................................................................9
Technical data .............................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 10
Electrical requirements................................................. 12

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safety warnings
Symbols used in these instructions
The important recommendations have these symbols. These
recommendations must be followed.
Danger!
Failure to comply can be or is the cause of injury due to life-
threatening electric shocks.
Important!
Failure to comply can be or is cause of injury or damage to the
appliance.
Scalding hazard!
Failure to comply can be or is the cause of scalding or burns.
Please note:
This symbol highlights recommendations and important
information for the user.
Fundamental recommendations regarding safety
Danger!
As the appliance operates using electricity, electric shocks can
not be excluded.
Therefore, follow the safety recommendations given:
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feet.
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          
reached, so that the plug can be removed when required.
          
the plug itself. Do not pull the cable as damage could be
caused.
         
appliance completely.
          
breakdown. Turn it o, unplug from the mains socket and
contact Customer Experience.
          
them replaced exclusively by the De’Longhi Customer
Experience, in order to prevent risks
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is an electrical appliance.
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parts of the appliance, switch the machine o, remove the
plug from the socket and let the machine cool down.
Important:
Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, expanded
polystyrene) out of the reach of children.
Important:
Do not allow the appliance to be used by persons (including
children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments
or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely
supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their
safety. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play
wit the appliance.
Scalding hazard!
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form when
it is operating.
Pay attention not to come into contact with hot water sprays
or steam.
Do not touch the cup holder, the frothing tube, or the boiler
outlet when the appliance is on because it is hot.
Use in compliance with intended use
This appliance is designed and made to prepare coee and heat
drinks. All other use is considered improper. This appliance is
not suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance. This
is a household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:
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environments;
 
         
environments;
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Use in this manner will invalidate the manufacturers warranty.
Instructions for use
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliances.
Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to injury to
persons and damage to the machine.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from the
failure to comply with the user instructions.
Please note:
Keep these instructions carefully. If the appliance should
be transferred to other persons, these instructions must
accompany it.
Disposing of the appliance
In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,
the appliance must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste, but taken to an authorised waste separa-
tion and recycling centre.

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use
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the EC145 coee maker. We hope you
enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read
these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the
appliance.
Description of the appliance
(see gure on pag. 3).
The terminology below will be used repeatedly on the follow-
ing pages.
1 Filter holder for ground coee
2 Large lter for 2 cups ground coee
3 Small lter for 1 cup ground coee
4 Steam dial
5 Tamper
6 Drip tray
7 Power cable
8 Temperature OK light (coee/hot water or steam)
9 light (appliance on)
10 Function selector dial
11 position to deliver coee/hot water
12 O position
13 Steam position
14 Coee measure
 
16 Steam/hot water tube
17 Cappuccino maker
18 Water tank
19 Water tank lid
Installing the appliance
The following safety measures must be complied with when
installing the appliance:
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Do not position the appliance near to water taps or sinks.
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freezes. Do not install the appliance in a room where the
temperature can fall below freezing point.
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damaged by sharp edges or by contact with hot surfaces
(e.g. electric plates).
Connecting the appliance
Danger!
Make sure that the electric mains voltage corresponds with
that indicated on the data plate on the base of the appliance.
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 
plug on the appliance, have the plug replaced by a quali-
ed technician.
 
replaced by the user as special tools are needed for this
operation. Contact Customer Experience if the cable is
damaged or must be replaced, in order to avoid all risks.
Filling the water tank
1. Open the water tank lid (g. 1) and then lift the tank to
remove it (g. 2).
2. Fill the tank with fresh water but do not passMAX. (g. 3).
Re-position the tank by pressing it lightly in a way to open
the valve situated on the base of the tank itself.
3. Even easier, do not remove the tank, just ll it by pouring
in water from a jug.
Important:
Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and
always ll it when the water is a few centimetres from the
bottom.
Please note:
It is normal to nd water in the compartment under the tank;
dry using a clean sponge.
How to prepare espresso coee
First use
Upon rst use, rinse the internal ducts of the device, by oper-
ating the device like one would to make coee until at least
one water tank has been emptied; then, proceed with making
coee.
Pre-heating the coee machine
In order to obtain an espresso coee at the right temperature,
it is advised to pre-heat the coee machine in the following
manner:
1. Turn the selector dial to the position (g. 4) and at-
tach the empty lter-holder to the machine (g. 5).
2. Place a cup under the lter-holder. Use the same cup
in which the coee is to be served so that it can be pre-
heated.
3. Wait until the OK light comes on (g. 6) and then turn the
coee selector dial straight away (g. 7). Allow the water
to run until the OK light switches o and then stop the
water by turning the selector dial back to the posi-
tion (g. 4).

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4. Empty the cup, wait for the “OK” light to switch on again
and repeat the same operation again.
(It is normal for a small, harmless pu of steam to be released
when the lter-holder is removed).
How to prepare espresso using ground coee
1. After preheating the appliance as described above, place
the ground coee lter in the lter holder, making sure
the node is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in g. 8.
Use the smaller lter to make one coee or the larger lter
to make two coees.
2. To prepare one coee, ll the smaller lter with a level
measuring spoon of ground coee, about 7gr. (g. 9). If
you wish to prepare two cups of coee, ll the larger lter
with two less-than-level measuring spoons of ground cof-
fee (about 6+6 gr). Fill the lter with small amounts at a
time to prevent the coee spilling out.
Important:
For correct use, before lling the lter with ground coee
always make sure there is no residual coee in the lter from
a previous infusion.
3. Distribute the ground coee evenly and press it lightly
using the coee tamper (g. 10).
Pressing the ground coee is very important to obtain a
good espresso. If you press too hard, the coee will run
out slowly and the crema will be dark. If you press too
lightly, the coee will run out too fast and the crema will
be very light.
4. Remove any excess coee from the rim of the lter-holder
and attach it to the machine: turn the grip to the right (g.
5) to prevent water from escaping.
5. Position the cup or cups under the lter-holder outlets
(g. 11). It is recommended to warm the cups before
making the coee by running them under hot water.
6. Make sure that the OK light (g. 6) is on (if it is o, wait
for it to switch on) then turn the dial to the position
(g. 7) until the required quantity is delivered. To inter-
rupt, turn the selector back in the position (g. 4).
(It is recommended not to run the coee for more than 45
seconds).
7. Turn the grip from right to left to release the lter-holder.
Scalding hazard!
To prevent sprays, do not release the lter-holder while the
machine is dispensing coee.
8. To remove the used coee, let the coee fall out by knock-
ing the over-turned lter-holder (g. 12).
9. To turn the appliance o, rotate the selector dial to the“O”
position (g. 13).
How to make cappuccino
1. Prepare the espresso coee as described in the previous
paragraphs, using larger cups or glasses. Remove the drip
tray to allow for larger glasses.
2. Rotate the selector dial to the position (g. 14) and
wait until the OK light comes on (g. 6).
This indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal tem-
perature for steam production.
3. In the meantime, ll a container with about 100 grams of
milk for every cappuccino to be prepared. For best results
use fresh milk from the refrigerator. When choosing the
container bear in mind that the volume of the milk will
increase by 2 or 3 times.
Please note:
it is recommended to use semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator
temperature (+/- 5°C).
4. Position the container with the milk under the cappuccino
maker (g. 15).
5. Immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk for about
5 mm and rotate the steam dial anticlockwise (g. 16)
(rotating the steam dial more or less varies the quantity
of steam discharged by the cappuccino maker). The milk
now starts to increase in volume and take on a creamy ap-
pearance.
6. When the milk has doubled in volume, immerse the cap-
puccino maker deeply and continue heating the milk (g.
17). When the required temperature is reached (the ideal
is 70°C), interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam
dial clockwise and placing the selector in the “O” position
(g. 13).
7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espres-
so coee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready.
Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a
little cocoa powder.
Please note:
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down the boiler rst or the coee will be burnt. To cool,
place a container under the boiler outlet, turn the selector
to the“coee”position and run o the water until the OK
light goes out. Turn the selector back to the position
and make the coee as described above.
 
and the milk must not be frothed more than 3 times con-
secutively.
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Important:
The cappuccino maker must always be washed after use to
ensure hygiene.
Proceed as follows:
1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the
steam dial (g. 16).
2. Wait several minutes for the steam tube to cool down.
Unscrew the cappuccino maker by rotating clockwise (g.
18) and wash thoroughly with warm water.
3. Make sure the three holes in the cappuccino maker (g.
19) are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
4. Clean the steam tube, taking care to avoid burns.
5. Screw the cappuccino maker back in place.
Production of hot water
1. Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector dial to the
position (g. 4).
2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
3. When the OK indicator light comes on, turn the selector
dial to the position (g. 7) and at the same time,
rotate the steam dial anticlockwise (g. 16). Hot water is
delivered from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt delivery of hot water, rotate the steam dial
clockwise and position the selector dial to “O” (g. 13)
(You should not deliver hot water for more than one
minute at a time).
Cleaning
Danger!
       
parts of the appliance, switch the machine o, remove the plug
from the socket and let the machine cool down.
Cleaning and maintenance of the lter
Clean the lter-holder and ground coee lters about every
300 coees or when the coee drips through the lter-holder
and does not ow completely:
 
         
water and a brush (g. 20). Check that the holes in the
metal lter are not blocked. If this is not the case, clean
them using a pin (g. 21).
The warranty is not valid if the cleaning operations described
above are not performed on a regular basis.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 300 coees the espresso boiler outlet must be
cleaned as follows:
 
is disconnected from the socket;
 -
presso boiler outlet (g. 22);
 
 
 
Check that the holes are not blocked. If this is not the case,
clean them using a pin.
 
 
correctly on the gasket (g. 23).
The warranty is not valid if the cleaning operations described
above are not performed on a regular basis.
Other cleaning operations
1. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the
machine. Use a soft, damp cloth.
2. Clean the lter-holder cup, the lters, drip tray and water
tank regularly.
Danger!
During cleaning, never immerse the machine in water: it is an
electric appliance.
Descaling
It is essential to descale the machine about every 200 coees
particularly in hard water areas. It is recommended to use
De’Longhi descaler that can be found on the market.
Follow this procedure:
1. Fill the tank with the descaling solution obtained by dilut-
ing the descaler with water on the basis of the indications
given on the pack.
2. Rotate the selector dial to the position and wait until
the OK indicator light comes on.
3. Make sure that the lter holder is not attached and posi-
tion a container under the machine outlet.
4. Rotate the selector knob to the position (g. 8) and
and allow about 1/4 of the solution contained in the tank
to ow out: every now and again turn the steam dial and
allow a small amount of solution to escape; then interrupt
by pressing the button again and leave the solution to act
for about 5 minutes.
5. Repeat point 4 another 3 times, until the tank is com-
pletely empty.
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6. To eliminate residues of the solution and lime scale, rinse
the tank well and ll it with clean water (without des-
caler).
7. Rotate the selector dial to the position and operate
the appliance until the tank is completely empty;
8. Repeat operations 6 and 7 again.
Technical data
Mains voltage: ........................................ 220-240V~50/60Hz
Absorbed power: .........................................................1100W
Pressure: ....................................................................... 15 bar
Water tank capacity: ..................................................1.4 litres
Dimensions LxHxD .............................255x315x280 (395) mm
Weight...........................................................................3.9 kg
The appliance is in compliance with the following
CE Directives:
      
amendments.
 -
ments.
 
with food stus are in compliance with the provisions of
the 1935/2004 European Standard.
None of the components of the appliance can
be washed in a dishwasher.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Espresso coee does not ow out No water in the tank Fill the water tank
The holes in the lter-holder are
blocked
Clean the holes in the lter-holder spouts
The espresso boiler outlet is blocked Clean as indicated in the“Cleaning the boiler
outlet”paragraph
Espresso coee drips from the ed-
ges of the lter-holder instead of
through the holes
The lter-holder is inserted incorrectly Attach the lter-holder correctly and turn it fully
home rmly
The espresso boiler gasket has lost
elasticity
Replace the espresso boiler gasket. Contact
De’Longhi Customer Experience
The holes in the lter-holder spout are
blocked
Clean the holes in the spouts
The espresso coee is cold The espresso OK light is not on when
the coee dial is rotated to coee
delivery
Wait for the OK light to switch on
Pre-heating has not been carried out Pre-heat as indicated in the paragraph“How to
Prepare Espresso Coee”
The cups have not been pre-heated Pre-heat the cups using hot water
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troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Loud pump noise The water tank is empty Fill the water tank
The tank is inserted incorrectly and the
valve on the bottom is not open
Press the tank lightly to open the valve on the
bottom
There is an air blockage in the tank. Follow the instructions for“Production of Hot
Water”paragraph until water is delivered
The coee crema is pale or very
thin (it ows quickly from the
spout)
The ground coee has not been

Tamper the ground coee more (g. 10)
Not enough ground coee Increase the amount of ground coee
The coee is not ground nely enough Only use coee ground specically for espresso
coee machines
Incorrect type of ground coee Change the quality of the ground coee
The coee crema is dark (it ows
slowly from the spout)
The ground coee is too tightly pressed Tamper the coee less (g. 10)
Too much ground coee Decrease the amount of ground coee
The espresso boiler outlet is blocked Clean as indicated in the“Cleaning the espresso
boiler outlet”chapter.
The lter is blocked Clean as indicated in the“cleaning the lter”par.
The coee is too nely ground Only use coee ground specically for espresso
coee machines
The ground coee is too ne or is damp Only use coee ground specically for espresso
coee machines and it must not be too damp
Incorrect type of ground coee Change the quality of the ground coee powder
The milk does not froth when ma-
king a cappuccino
The milk is not cold enough Always use milk at refrigerator temperature
The cappuccino maker is dirty Carefully clean the holes in the cappuccino maker,
in particular, those indicated in gure 19
The appliance switches o The auto switch o intervened Press the ON/OFF main switch to turn the
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
are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company.

Should this plug not t the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut o and replaced with a suitable plug, following the proce-
dure outlined below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children
might nd it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
Please note: We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched o when the machine is not in
use.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead tted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH
 
 
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or
by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
- The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains
lead clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualied
electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualied electrician and should
only be replaced with a exible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be retted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse
recess or elsewhere on the plug. Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse cover.

This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference.
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Green and Yellow to Earth
13 amp Fuse
Brown to live
Cord Clamp
Blue to
neutral
electrical requirements