DeLonghi ECAM23.42X User manual

De’Longhi Appliances via Seitz, 47 31100 Treviso Italia www.delonghi.com 5713227611/05.15

ECAM23.42X
BEAN TO CUP ESPRESSO
AND CAPPUCCINO
MACHINE
Instruction for Use

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CONTENTS
1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS.............7
2. SAFETY WARNINGS ....................................8
2.1 Symbols used in these instructions ...............8
2.2 Designated use..............................................8
2.3 Instruction for Use.........................................8
3. INTRODUCTION..........................................8
3.1 Letters in brackets.........................................8
3.2 Troubleshooting and repairs..........................8
4. DESCRIPTION.............................................9
4.1 Description of the appliance .........................9
4.2 Description of the control panel....................9
4.3 Description of the accessories........................9
5. BEFORE USE...............................................9
5.1 Checking the appliance.................................9
5.2 Installing the appliance.................................9
5.3 Connecting the appliance..............................9
5.4 Setting up the appliance...............................9
6. TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON.................... 10
7. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF .................. 10
8. MENU SETTINGS ...................................... 10
8.1 Descaling ....................................................10
8.2 Adjust time .................................................10
8.3 Auto-o ......................................................11
8.4 Auto-start ...................................................11
8.5 Set temperature..........................................11
8.6 Energy saving..............................................11
8.7 Setting water hardness ...............................11
8.8 Setting the language ..................................11
8.9 Install lter..................................................11
8.10 Replacing the lter......................................11
8.11 Enable/disable the beep .............................12
8.12 Default values (reset)..................................12
8.13 Statistics function........................................12
9. MAKING COFFEE....................................... 12
9.1 Selecting the coee taste............................12
9.2 Selecting the quantity of coee in the cup..12
9.3 Customising the“my coee”quantity..........12
9.4 Adjusting the coee mill.............................12
9.5 Tips for a hotter coee.................................13
9.6 Making coee using coee beans ...............13
9.7 Making coee using pre-ground coee.......13
10. MAKING CAPPUCCINO AND HOT MILK NOT
FROTHED ............................................... 13
10.1 Making hot milk (not frothed).....................14
10.2 Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use....14
11. PREPARING HOT WATER ........................... 14
12. CLEANING................................................ 14
12.1 Cleaning the machine .................................14
12.2 Cleaning the machine’s internal circuit........15
12.3 Cleaning the coee grounds container........15
12.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray.15
12.5 Cleaning the inside of the coee machine...15
12.6 Cleaning the water tank..............................15
12.7 Cleaning the coee spouts ..........................15
12.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coee funnel .......15
12.9 Cleaning the infuser....................................15
13. DESCALING.............................................. 16
14. SETTING WATER HARDNESS...................... 17
14.1 Setting water hardness...............................17
15. WATER SOFTENER FILTER IF PROVIDED ...17
15.1 Installing the lter ......................................17
15.2 Replacing the lter......................................18
15.3 Removing the lter .....................................18
16. TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 18
17. DISPOSAL................................................ 18
18. DISPLAYED MESSAGES.............................. 19
19. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 20
20. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UK ONLY......... 21

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1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never clean by immersing the appliance in water.
• This is an household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in: sta kitchen
areas in shops, oces and other working environments, farm houses, by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential type environments, bed and breakfast type
environments.
• If the plug or cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services only to avoid
all risk.
FOR EUROPEAN MARKETS ONLY:
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and power
cord away from children under eight years of age.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been given
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance when left unattended and before assembly, taking apart
or cleaning.
Surfaces marked with this symbol become hot during use (the symbol is present in
certain models only).

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2. SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identied by these symbols. It is vital to
follow these warnings.
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening
injury by electric shock.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage
to the appliance.
Danger of burns!
Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.
Please note:
This symbol identies important advice or information for the
user.
Danger!
This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock.
You should therefore follow these safety warnings:
• Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.
• Never touch the plug with damp hands.
• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times,
enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.
• Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the cord as
you could damage it.
• To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug it
from the mains socket.
• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair.
Turn it o, unplug from the mains socket and contact Cus-
tomer Services.
• Before cleaning the appliance, turn it o, unplug from the
mains socket and allow to cool.
Important:
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from
children.
Danger of burns!
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while
it is in operation.
Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.
When the appliance is in operation, the cup shelf could become
very hot.
2.2 Designated use
This appliance is designed and made to prepare coee and heat
drinks.
Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper
use of the appliance.
2.3 Instruction for Use
Read this Instruction for Use carefully before using the appli-
ance. Failure to follow this Instruction for Use may result in
burns or damage to the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure
to respect this Instruction for Use.
Please note:
Keep this Instruction for Use. If the appliance is passed to other
persons, they must also be provided with this Instruction for
Use.
3. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this bean to cup espresso and cappuc-
cino machine.
We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few min-
utes to read this Instruction for Use. This will avoid all risks and
damage to the appliance.
3.1 Letters in brackets
The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the description of
the appliance on page 2-3.
3.2 Troubleshooting and repairs
In the event of problems, rst try and resolve them following
the information given in the sections “18. Displayed messages”
and “19. Troubleshooting”.
If this does not resolve the problem or you require further in-
formation, you should consult Customer Services by calling the
number given on the annexed“Customer Service”sheet.
If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call the
number given in the guarantee. If repairs are required, contact
De’Longhi Customer Services only. The addresses are given in
the guarantee certicate provided with the machine.

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4. DESCRIPTION
4.1 Description of the appliance
(page 3 - A )
A1. Control panel
A2. Grinding adjustment dial
A3. Cup shelf
A4. Beans container lid
A5. Pre-ground coee funnel lid
A6. Pre-ground coee funnel
A7. Beans container
A8. Main switch
A9. Water tank
A10. Infuser door
A11. Infuser
A12. Coee spouts (adjustable height)
A13. Coee grounds container
A14. Condensate tray
A15. Cup tray
A16. Drip tray water level indicator
A17. Drip tray
A18. Cappuccino maker selection ring
A19. Cappuccino maker
A20. Steam/hot water dial
4.2 Description of the control panel
(page 2 - B )
A number of buttons on the panel have a double function. This is
indicated in brackets in the description.
B1. Display: guides the user in using the appliance
B2. button: turns the appliance on and o
B3. Pbutton to access the menu
B4. button: to perform a rinse cycle. (When in the set-
tings MENU, it acts as the “ESC” button to exit from the se-
lected function and go back to the main menu)
B5. Selection dial: turn to select the required quantity of cof-
fee. (When in the settings MENU, turn to select the required
function)
B6. aroma selection button: to select the coee
taste
B7. button: to make 1 cup of coee with the settings
displayed
B8. button: to make 2 cups of coee with the settings
displayed
B9. button: to deliver steam to make hot milk-based
coees. (When you access the MENU: “OK” button to conrm
the selection made)
4.3 Description of the accessories
(page 2 - C )
C1. “Total Hardness Test”indicator paper
C2. Pre-ground coee measure
C3. Descaler
C4. Water softener lter (*certain models only)
C5. Cleaning brush
5. BEFORE USE
5.1 Checking the appliance
After removing the packaging, make sure the product is com-
plete and undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do
not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De’Longhi
Customer Services.
5.2 Installing the appliance
Important!
When you install the appliance, you should respect the follow-
ing safety warnings:
• The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains
freezes.
Do not install the appliance in a room where the tempera-
ture could drop below freezing point.
• The appliance gives o heat. After positioning the appli-
ance on the worktop, leave a space of at least 3 cm be-
tween the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear
walls and at least 15 cm above the coee machine.
• Water penetrating the coee machine could cause dam-
age. Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
• Arrange the cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged
by sharp edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric
hot plates).
5.3 Connecting the appliance
Important!
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to
the value indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the
appliance.
Connect the appliance to an eciently earthed and correctly
installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only.
If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance,
have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualied
professional.
5.4 Setting up the appliance
Please note :
• Coee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is
therefore completely normal for there to be traces of cof-