DeLonghi EC330 User manual

instructions
Coffee Maker
EC330
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Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very
best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read
these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only
way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety.
Using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first time, wash all the acces-
sories in warm soapy water and rinse. For the best tasting coffee
the internal circuits must be flushed through at least five times.To
do this follow the instructions in the paragraph “How to prepare
espresso coffee” using just water.
Installation
• Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance
from taps and sinks.
• Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the
appliance rating plate.The appliance must always be connected
to a well-earthed socket rated at 10A minimum.The manufac-
turer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing of
the appliance.
• In the event of incompatibility between the plug on the appli-
ance and the socket, have the plug replaced by a qualified pro-
fessional.
If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a service
centre authorised by the manufacturer only.
• Never install the machine in an environment that can reach a
temperature less than or equal to 0°C (if the water in it
freezes, the coffee maker may be damaged).
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How to prepare espresso coffee
Filling the water tank
To r emove the water tank lift the lid (fig.1) and simply pull
upwards (fig 2) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 3). Do not exceed
the MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled with-
out removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug.
Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank
with the hole in the base on the machine.
WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in the
compartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment should
be dried using a clean sponge.
Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank
and always remember to fill the tank when the level drops to a
couple of centimetres from the bottom.
Preheating the coffee machine
To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right tempera-
ture it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated.
1. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4).
2. Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine
by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle
towards the left (fig. 5). Push upwards and at the same time
turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the
handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the
filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.
3. Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that
the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated.
Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig. 6), then immediately
press the coffee knob (fig. 7).Allow the water to run until the
OK indicator light goes out, then stop the water by pressing the
coffee button again (fig. 7).
4. Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes on again
and repeat the whole operation one more time.
(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off
when removing the filter holder).

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How to prepare espresso coffee
1. After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described
in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup of
espresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter (the smaller of the two
provided) into the filter holder (Fig. 8) and fill it with one level
measuring spoon of ground coffee (fig. 9) – about 7 grams. If
you wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup
filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two less-
than-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6
grams).
IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the
ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is
free from ground coffee from the previous infusion.
2. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly with the
coffee tamper (Fig. 10).
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare
a good coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come
out slowly and crema will be of a dark colour. If you press to
light, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be a very light
colour.
3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.
Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning the handle
to the left of the boiler outlet, then pushing upwards and turning
the handle to the right (as in preheating the machine fig. 5).
4. Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under
hot water or heating on the cup warmer plate for 10 minutes)
on the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups
line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. Press the
on/off button (fig. 4).
5. Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 6) then press the cof-
fee button (fig. 7). Once the required quantity of coffee has
been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the same button
again (fig. 7).
6. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holder
while the machine is dispensing coffee.
7. To remove the used coffee lock the filter with the built-in lever
and let the coffee fall out by knocking the over turned filter
holder (fig. 12).
8. To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF button (fig.
4).

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How to prepare coffee using pods
1. Preheat the machine as described in the ‘Preheating the Coffee
Machine’ section, attaching the coffee filter holder with 1 cup or
pod filter to the unit.This procedure ensures that the coffee is
delivered at a hotter temperature and that the seal of the hold-
er is more effective.
Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be
indicated on the packaging by the symbol as in fig. 13.
The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod
manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply
and without any mess.
2. Place the small filter (1 cup or pods) in the filter holder, making
sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in
fig. 8.
3. Insert a pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 14).
Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the
pod on the filter correctly.
4. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to
right (fig 5).
5. Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 of the previous section (how to
prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground cof-
fee).
Important: should the coffee holder for pods be used after one
for ground coffee, it’s necessary to clear the ground coffee remain-
ing in the boiler outlet.This cleaning operation is necessary in
order to avoid water leakages.
How to make cappuccino
1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for
cappuccinos
2. Press the steam button (fig. 15) and wait for the steam indicator
light to come on (fig. 16).The OK indicator light indicates that the
boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production.
3. In the meantime, fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for
each cappuccino to be prepared. Ideally use a small stainless steel
jug. The milk must be at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). In
choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk
increases in volume by 2 or 3 times. NB:YOU ARE RECOMMENDED
TO USE SEMI-SKIMMED MILK AT REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE.
4. Place the container with the milk under the cappuccino maker.
5. Dip the cappuccino maker into the milk (fig. 17), taking care not
to immerse the raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by
the arrow in fig. 18).
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Turn the steam knob at least a half turn anticlockwise (fig. 19).
Steam is given off by the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a
creamy frothy appearance.To obtain a creamier froth, dip the cap-
puccino maker into the milk and rotate the container with slow
movements from the bottom upwards.
6. When the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam
delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise. Then press the
steam button (fig. 15).
8. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso
coffee.Your cappuccino is now ready. If desired, add sugar and
sprinkle a little powdered chocolate or cinnamon on top of the
froth.
Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the cof-
fees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos.
IMPORTANT: to ensure hygiene, you are recommended to
follow this procedure each time you make cappuccino to avoid
milk stagnating in the milk circuit.
1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam
knob (fig. 19).This empties any milk left inside the steam tube.
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino tube firmly and with the
other unscrew the cappuccino maker itself by rotating clockwise
and extracting downwards (fig. 20).
3. Remove the nozzle from the steam tube by pulling it downwards
(fig. 21). Note: Metal of steam pipe may be hot!!!
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with
warm water.
5. Make sure the two holes indicated by the arrows in fig. 22 are not
blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
6. Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it onto the steam tube and
rotating firmly towards the top of the tube.
7. Replace the cappuccino maker by inserting it and rotating anti-
clockwise.
Producing hot water
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. 4).Wait
until the OK indicator light comes on (fig. 6).
2. Place a container under the cappuccino maker.
3.Press the coffee button (fig. 7) and at the same time open the
steam knob. Hot water is delivered from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt the flow of hot water, close the steam knob by rotating
clockwise and press the coffee button again.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the
machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool
down.
Cleaning the filter holder
About every 200 coffees, clean the filter holder of ground coffee as
follows:
• Remove the filter with crema enhancer
• Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.
• Remove the crema enhancer cup (fig. 23) by unscrewing in the
direction indicated by the arrow on the cap.
• Remove the crema enhancer from the container by pushing it
from the cap end (fig. 24).
• Remove the gasket (fig. 25).
•Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot
water using a brush (fig. 26). Make sure the holes in the metal fil-
ter are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 27) or,
preferably, by burning the particles obstructing the holes over a
flame (TAKE CARE TO AVOID BURNS).
•Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as shown in fig. 28.
Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the hole in the
gasket indicated by the arrow in fig. 28.
•Replace the assembly in the steel filter container (fig. 29), making
sure the pin is inserted in the hole in the support (see arrow in
fig. 29).
• Finally, screw on the cap.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 200 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned
as follows:
• Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged from
the mains;
•Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso boiler
outlet (fig. 30);
•Clean the boiler with a damp cloth;
•Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (fig.27).
•Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
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•Replace the espresso boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
rectly positioned.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Other cleaning operations
1. Do not use solvents or detergents when cleaning the coffee
maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.
2. Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them periodically
ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit in
water – it is an electrical appliance.
Descaling
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200
cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought)
products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. If such
products are not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:
1. Fill the tank with water using 1 litre of water;
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid in the
water (available from chemists);
3. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4) and wait for the OK indicator
light to come on.
4. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a contai-
ner under the outlet.
5. Press the coffee button, half empty the tank and every now and
then rotate the steam knob to allow a little of the solution to run
off.Then switch off by pressing the button again.
6. Leave the solution to work for about 15 minutes, then run off the
rest of the water in the tank.
7. To eliminate residues of the solution and scale, rinse the tank well,
fill with clean water and replace in its housing. Press the coffee
button and operate the appliance until the tank is completely
empty;
8. Press the button again and repeat the last operation.
Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of calcium
build-up are not covered by the guarantee if the descaling
process described above is not carried out regularly.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Problem solving
Espresso coffee no longer
comes out.
•Lack of water in the tank.
•The holes in the filter
holder are blocked.
•The outlet of the espres-
so boiler is blocked.
•The tank is badly inserted
and the valve at the bot-
tom is not open.
•Fill the water tank.
•Clean the holes in the
spouts.
•Clean as indicated in
the “Cleaning the
espresso boiler outlet”
section.
•Press the tank lightly so
as to open the valve at
the bottom.
Espresso coffee drips from
the edges of the filter
holder, instead of from its
holes.
•The filter holder is badly
inserted.
•The gasket of the espres-
so boiler has lost elastici-
ty.
•The holes in the filter
holder are blocked.
•Attach the filter holder
correctly by rotating
firmly as far as it will go.
•Have the espresso boil-
er gasket replaced at an
Service Centre
•Clean the holes in the
filter holder.
The espresso coffee is
cold.
•The ‘OK’ pilot light was not
on when the coffee deliv-
ery switch was pressed.
•The preheating was not
carried out.
•The cups were not pre-
heated.
•Wait until the OK pilot
light comes on.
•Carry out the preheat-
ing as indicated in the
“Preheating the coffee
unit” section.
•Preheat the cups by
rinsing them in hot
water.
The pump is too noisy. •The water tank is empty.
•The tank is inserted
wrongly and the valve at
the bottom is not open.
•Fill the water tank
•Press the tank lightly to
open the valve at the
bottom.
The coffee crema is light-
coloured (the coffee comes
out quickly from the
spout).
• The ground coffee has
not been pressed enough.
• The quantity of ground
coffee is scarce.
• The coffee is not ground
finely enough.
•Tamper the ground cof-
fee down more.
• Increase the quantity of
coffee.
•Only use coffee specifi-
cally ground for espres-
so coffee machines.