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
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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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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
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fig. 10
fig. 11
fig. 12
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5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts (fig. 13).
You are recommended to heat the cups before making the cof-
fee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing them to
warm on the top plate for at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 14).
6. Make sure the OK indicator light (fig. 6) is on (if it is off, wait
until it comes on), then press the coffee button (fig. 6). Once
the required quantity of coffee has been obtained, interrupt
delivery by pressing the same button again (fig. 7).
7. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
To avoid splashing, do not detach the filter holder whilst
the machine is dispensing coffee.
8. 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. 15).
9. To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF button (fig.
4).
How to prepare coffee using the filter holder for
pods (depending upon model)
1. Preheat the machine as described in the ‘Preheating the Coffee
Machine’ section, attaching the pod filter holder to the unit.This
procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter tem-
perature and that the seal of the holder is more effective.
2. Remove the pod filter holder and tip any excess water away.
Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into the filter
(fig 16).
Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be
indicated on the packaging by the symbol as in fig. 17.
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.
3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to
right (fig 5).
4. 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).
5. To remove the pod, press the button on the filter holder and
simply lift the pod out
6. To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4).
fig. 13
fig. 14
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Note: to ensure a tight fit and avoid water leaking from
the rim of the filter holder, you are recommended to
grease the bottom of the lateral tabs from time to time
with butter or oil (as shown in fig. 18).
IMPORTANT: Should the coffee holder for pods be used
after one for ground coffee, it’s necessary to clear the
ground coffee remained in the espresso boiler outlet (fig.
19).This cleaning operation is necessary in order to avoid
water leakages.
Note: If you use the “Illycaffè” coffee pods supplied in your
machine, insert the coffee pod ensuring the name “Illy” is facing
down and the long side of the pod goes from left to right between
the two tabs.
How to make cappuccino
1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cap-
puccinos
2. Press the steam button (fig. 20) and wait for the steam indicator
light to come on (fig. 21).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. 22), taking care not
to immerse the raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by
the arrow in fig. 23).Turn the steam knob at least a half turn anti-
clockwise (fig. 24). Steam is given off by the cappuccino maker,
giving the milk a creamy frothy appearance. To obtain a creamier
froth, dip the cappuccino maker into the milk and rotate the con-
tainer with slow movements from the bottom upwards.
fig. 18
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6. When the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam deliv-
ery by rotating the steam knob clockwise.Then press the steam
button (fig. 25).
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. 24).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. 26).
3. Remove the nozzle from the steam tube by pulling it downwards
(fig. 27). 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. 28 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.
HOT WATER PRODUCTION
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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fig. 26
fig. 27
fig. 28
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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.
1. Do not use solvents or detergents when cleaning the coffee
maker.A soft, damp cloth is sufficient.
2. Remove the filter-trays, empty them and wash them periodically.
ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit in
water – it is an electrical appliance.
Cleaning the filter holder for ground coffee
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. 29) 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. 30).
• Remove the gasket (fig. 31).
•Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot
water using a brush (fig. 32). Make sure the holes in the metal fil-
ter are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 33) 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. 34.
Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the hole in the
gasket indicated by the arrow in fig. 34.
•Replace the assembly in the steel filter container (fig. 35), making
sure the pin is inserted in the hole in the support (see arrow in
fig. 35).
• Finally, screw on the cap.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
fig. 30
fig. 31
fig. 32
fig. 29
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Cleaning the pod filter holder (if fitted)
About every 200 coffees, clean the pod filter holder as follows:
• Push the filter holder button and remove the filter (fig. 36). Clean
the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.
•Clean the filter thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If necessary, clean
with a pin (see fig. 33).
•Replace the filter.
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. 37);
•Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 19);
•Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (fig. 33).
•Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
•Replace the espresso boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
rectly positioned.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Descaling the espresso coffee section
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200
cups of coffee. It is recommended to use specificproducts for
descaling of espresso coffe machines.
1. Fill the tank with one litre of water;
2. Pour the contents of the descaler bottle provided (250 ml) into
the tank. For subsequent descaling operations, descaling solution
can be purchased from authorised technical service centres.
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 but-
ton and operate the appliance until the tank is completely empty;
8. Press the button again and repeat the last operation.
Repair of damage to the coffee machine caused by scale is not
covered by the guarantee unless descaling is performed
regularly as described above.
fig. 36
fig. 37
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