DeLonghi EC730 User manual

instructions
Coffee Maker
EC730

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Cup warmer plate
Steam knob
Cup rail
Water level indicator
Power cable
Water tank
Drip tray
Cup grid
Measure
Pod filter holder
Pod filter
Boiler outlet
Coffee
tamper
Coffee filter holder
Coffee filter with crema enhancer
ON/OFF button
Coffee/hot water button
Steam button
ON/OFF button indicator light
Preheating completed indicator light
Steam selected indicator light
Cappuccino maker
Steam tube
Timer
push-
button
Display
Clock
push-
button
Timer ON
push-
button
Timer
activated
light

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
flush through the espresso function follow the instructions in the
paragraph “How to prepare espresso coffee” using just water.
Installation
• Place the coffee maker on a 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).
• Set the time of day by pressing the button (fig.1) until the
correct hours and minutes are displayed.When the button is
released, the time flashes for a few seconds and is automatically
memorised.
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00:00
fig. 1

How to prepare espresso coffee
Filling the water tank
Remove the tank by pulling sideways and lifting the intake tubes out
of the water (fig. 2).
Rinse and fill with clean cold water (fig 3).The water level is shown
by a floating ball. Replace the tank in the housing, making sure the
tubes are in the water.
More simply, fill the tank by extracting it just enough to pour in the
water directly from a jug.
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).
Important: by using the timer it is possible to have the coffee
machine ready for use at the desired time.
1Set the time of day when you want the coffee maker to be
ready and preheated. Press the TIMER button and hold it down
until the time required is displayed as shown in fig. 8 (example
8:00).
08:00
PROG
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fig. 2
fig. 3
fig. 4
fig. 5
fig. 6 fig. 7 fig. 8

2Press the TIMER ON button. The corresponding light comes on
(see fig. 9).
3Thirty minutes before the programmed time (in our example
7.30), the appliance comes on automatically so it will be perfect-
ly preheated when you want to use it (after two hours it goes
off automatically). Important: for correct preheating, the filter
holder must be attached to the appliance.
4NOTE: if you make coffee while the appliance is programmed to
come on automatically (TIMER ON light on fig. 9), it is normal
for the programmer to be deactivated (the TIMER ON light
goes off).
5When you have finished making the coffee, remember to reacti-
vate the timer (press the TIMER ON button, the light comes on
(fig. 9).
6To change the programmed time, make sure the TIMER ON
light is off then proceed as described in points 2 and 3.
How to prepare espresso coffee using the filter
holder for ground coffee
1. After preheating the appliance, the machine is ready to be used.
Insert the ground coffee filter with crema enhancer into the fil-
ter holder, making sure the tab is correctly inserted into the
housing as shown in fig. 10.
2. To prepare a single coffee, fill the filter with a level measure of
ground coffee, about 7 g (fig. 11).To prepare two coffees, use
the filter and fill with two loosely filled measures of ground cof-
fee (about 6+6 g). Fill the filter in small doses to prevent the
ground coffee from overflowing.
Note: Use good quality, finely-ground coffee for espresso coffee machines.
IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding ground
coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is free from
ground coffee from the previous infusion.
3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly with the
coffee tamper (fig. 12).
NOTE: Pressing the ground 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 too light, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be
a very light colour.
4. 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).
08:30
fig. 9
fig. 10
fig. 11
fig. 12
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