DeLonghi ECAM23.46X User manual

De’Longhi Appliances via Seitz, 47 31100 Treviso Italy www.delonghi.com 5713229151_02_0417

ECAM23.46X - 24.46X
BEAN TO CUP ESPRESSO AND
CAPPUCCINO MACHINE
Instruction for Use
Instructions videos available at:
http://ecam23460.delonghi.com

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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
4.4 Description of the milk container ..................9
5. BEFORE USE...............................................9
5.1 Checking the appliance.................................9
5.2 Installing the appliance.................................9
5.3 Connecting the appliance............................10
5.4 Setting up the appliance.............................10
6. TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON.................... 10
7. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF .................. 10
8. MENU SETTINGS ...................................... 11
8.1 Descaling ....................................................11
8.2 Install lter..................................................11
8.3 Replacing the lter......................................11
8.4 Adjust time .................................................11
8.5 Auto-start ...................................................11
8.6 Auto-o ......................................................11
8.7 Energy saving..............................................11
8.8 Setting the temperature .............................12
8.9 Setting water hardness ...............................12
8.10 Enable/disable the beep .............................12
8.11 Setting the language ..................................12
8.12 Cup light......................................................12
8.13 Default values (reset)..................................12
8.14 Statistics function........................................12
9. RINSING.................................................. 12
10. MAKING COFFEE....................................... 13
10.1 Selecting the coee taste............................13
10.2 Selecting the quantity of coee in the cup..13
10.3 Customising the "my coee" quantity.........13
10.4 Adjusting the coee mill.............................13
10.5 Tips for a hotter coee.................................13
10.6 Making coee using coee beans ...............14
10.7 Making coee using pre-ground coee.......14
11. MAKING CAPPUCCINOS AND MILKBASED
COFFEES.................................................. 14
11.1 Filling and attaching the milk container......14
11.2 Adjusting the amount of froth.....................15
11.3 Making cappuccino or latte macchiato........15
11.4 Making frothed milk (without coee).........15
11.5 Preparing milk (unfrothed and without
coee).........................................................15
11.6 Cleaning the milk container after use .........15
11.7 Programming the quantity of coee and milk
in the cup for cappuccino or milk ................15
12. HOT WATER ............................................. 16
12.1 Changing the quantity of water delivered
automatically..............................................16
13. CLEANING................................................ 16
13.1 Cleaning the machine .................................16
13.2 Cleaning the machine's internal circuit .......16
13.3 Cleaning the coee grounds container........16
13.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray.17
13.5 Cleaning the inside of the coee machine...17
13.6 Cleaning the water tank..............................17
13.7 Cleaning the coee spouts ..........................17
13.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coee funnel .......17
13.9 Cleaning the infuser....................................17
13.10Cleaning the milk container ........................17
13.11Cleaning the hot water/steam connection
nozzle..........................................................18
14. DESCALING.............................................. 18
15. SETTING WATER HARDNESS...................... 19
15.1 Measuring water hardness..........................19
15.2 Setting water hardness ...............................19
16. WATER SOFTENER FILTER ......................... 19
16.1 Installing the lter ......................................19
16.2 Replacing the lter......................................20
16.3 Removing the lter.....................................20
17. TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 20
18. DISPOSING OF THE APPLIANCE ................. 21
19. DISPLAYED MESSAGES.............................. 21
20. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 23
21. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS UK ONLY..... 24

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1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, 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.
• Designated use: this appliance is designed and made to prepare beverages based on
coee, milk and hot water. Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.
• The surface of the heating element remains hot after use and the outside of the appli-
ance may retain the heat for several minutes depending on use.
• To clean, follow the instructions in the section“16. Cleaning”.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never clean by immersing the appliance in water.
• CAUTION: to prevent damage to the appliance, do not clean with alkaline detergents;
use a soft cloth and, where applicable, neutral detergent.
• 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 power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by customer services only to
avoid all risk.
• Appliances with removable cord: avoid splashes of water on the power cord connector or
socket at the back of the appliance.
• WARNING: Models with glass surfaces: do not use the appliance if the surface is cracked.
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. User cleaning and maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are above 8 years old and supervised. Keep the appliance and
power cord away from children under 8 years of age.
• The appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities 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.

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• 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).
2. SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identied by these symbols. It is vital to
respect 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 inju-
ry 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 pages 2-3.
3.2 Troubleshooting and repairs
In the event of problems, rst try and resolve them by reading
the information given in sections“19. Displayed messages”and
“20. 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.

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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.
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. Power cord connector socket
A10. Water tank
A11. Infuser door
A12. Infuser
A13. Hot water and steam connection nozzle
A14. Coee spouts (adjustable height)
A15. Coee grounds container
A16. Condensate tray
A17. Cup tray
A18. Drip tray water level indicator
A19. Drip tray
A20. Cup light
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. Selection dial: turn to select the required quantity of cof-
fee. (When in the settings MENU, turn to select the required
function)
B3. button: turns the appliance on and o
B4. Pbutton to access the menu
B5. button: to perform a rinse cycle.
(When in the settings MENU, it acts as the "ESC" button
to exit from the selected function and go back to the main
menu)
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 hot water ( When in the MENU, it
acts as the "OK" button to conrm the selection made)
B10. CAPPUCCINO button: to prepare cappuccino or frothed milk
4.3 Description of the accessories
(page 2 - C )
C1. Indicator paper
C2. Pre-ground coee measure
C3. Descaler
C4. Water softener lter (certain models only)
C5. Cleaning brush
C6. Hot water spout
C7. Power cord
4.4 Description of the milk container
(page 2 - D )
D1. Froth adjustment and CLEAN dial
D2. Milk container lid
D3. Milk container
D4. Milk intake tube
D5. Frothed milk spout (adjustable)
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 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 maker.
• Water penetrating the coee maker could cause damage.
Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
• 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.
• 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).

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5.3 Connecting the appliance
Important!
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that
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-
fee in the mill. The machine is, however, guaranteed to be
new.
You should customise water hardness as soon as possible
following the instructions in section ““15. Setting water
hardness”.
1. Insert the power cord (C7) connector into the socket (A9) at
the back of the appliance and connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply (g. 1). Make sure the main switch
(A8) at the back of the appliance is pressed (g. 2);
2. Remove the water tank (A10), ll to the MAX line with
fresh water (g. 3A) then put back in the appliance (g.
3B);
You must rst choose the language by turning the selection dial,
or waiting until the languages scroll through on the display (B1)
automatically at intervals of about 3 seconds:
3. When "English" appears on the display, press the
button (B9) (g. 4) for a few seconds until "English set"is
displayed;
Follow the instructions indicated on the appliance display:
4. "INSERT WATER SPOUT": Check that the hot water spout
(C6) is inserted on the connection nozzle (A13) and place
a container holding a minimum of 100ml underneath (g.
5);
5. "HOT WATER Conrm?" appears on the display;
6. Press the button to conrm (g. 4). The appliance
delivers water from the spout then goes o automatically.
The coee machine is now ready for normal use.
Please note:
• The rst time you use the coee maker, you need to make
4/5 cups of coee or 4/5 cappuccinos before it starts to give
satisfactory results.
• When making the rst 5-6 cappuccinos, it is normal to hear
the noise of boiling water. After this, the noise becomes
less.
• To enjoy your coee even more and improve the perfor-
mance of your appliance, we recommend installing a
water softener lter (C4) as described in section“16. Water
softener lter”. If your model is not provided with a lter,
you can request one from De'Longhi Customer Services.
6. TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
Please note:
Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch
(A8) on the back of the appliance is pressed (g. 2).
Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic
preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. The appli-
ance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle.
Danger of burns!
During rinsing, a little hot water comes out of the coee spouts
(A14) and is collected in the drip tray (A19) underneath. Avoid
contact with splashes of water.
• To turn the appliance on, press the button (B3) (g.
6). The message "Heating up Please wait" appears on the
display (B1).
When heating is complete, the message changes to "RINSING".
As well as heating the boiler, this also heats the internal circuits
by circulating hot water.
The appliance is at temperature when the message indicating
the taste and quantity of coee appears.
7. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF
Whenever the coee machine is turned o after being used to
make coee, it performs an automatic rinse cycle.
Danger of burns!
During rinsing, a little hot water ows from the coee spouts
(A14). Avoid contact with splashes of water.
• To turn the appliance o, press the button (B3) (g.
6);
• The message "Turning o Please wait" appears on the dis-
play (B1), then the appliance performs a rinse cycle and
goes o (standby).
Please note!
If you will not be using the appliance for some time, unplug
from the mains socket:
• rst turn the appliance o by pressing the button
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• press the main switch (A8) (g. 2).
Important!
Never press the main switch while the appliance is on.
8. MENU SETTINGS
When you access the settings menu by pressing the Pbutton
(B4), the following menu items can be selected:
8.1 Descaling
For instructions on descaling, see section“14. Descaling”.
8.2 Install lter
For instructions on how to install the lter (C4), see section“16.1
Installing the lter”.
8.3 Replacing the lter
For instructions on how to replace the lter (C4), see section
“16.2 Replacing the lter”.
8.4 Adjust time
To adjust the time on the display (B1), proceed as follows:
1. Press the P button (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Adjust time" is
displayed;
3. Press the button (B9) (g. 3);
4. Turn the selection dial (g. 7) to change the hours;
5. Press the button to conrm;
6. Turn the selection dial (g. 7) to change the minutes;
7. Press the button to conrm.
The time is set: press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
8.5 Auto-start
You can set the auto-start time in order to have the appliance
ready at a certain time (for example in the morning) so you can
make coee immediately.
Please note:
To enable this function, the time must already be set correctly.
To enable auto-start, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Auto-start" ap-
pears on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9). "Enable?" appears on the
display;
4. Press the button to conrm;
5. Turn the selection dial to choose the hours;
6. Press the button to conrm;
7. Turn the selection dial (g. 7) to change the minutes;
8. Press the button to conrm;
9. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
Once the time has been conrmed, activation of auto-start is
indicated by the symbol displayed alongside the time and
under "Auto-start" in the menu.
To disable the function:
1. Select auto-start from the menu;
2. Press the button. "Disable?" is displayed;
3. Press the button to conrm.
The symbol is no longer displayed.
8.6 Auto-o
The time can be changed so that the appliance switches o after
15 or 30 minutes, or after 1, 2 or 3 hours.
To re-programme Auto-o, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Auto-o" appears
on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9);
4. Turn the selection dial (g. 6) until the required operating
time (15 or 30 minutes, or 1, 2 or 3 hours) is displayed;
5. Press the button to conrm;
6. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
Auto-o is now programmed.
8.7 Energy saving
Use this function to enable or disable energy saving. When en-
abled, the function reduces energy consumption in compliance
with European regulations.
When energy saving mode is active, an asterisk appears under
"Energy Saving" in the menu.
To enable or disable energy saving, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "En-
ergy Saving" appears on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9). "Disable?" is displayed (or
"Enable?" if the function has already been disabled);
4. Press the button to disable energy saving mode;
5. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
When the function is active, if the machine is not used for some
time, "Energy saving" is displayed.
Please note!
• When in energy saving mode, a few seconds elapse before
the rst coee, cappuccino or milk-based drink is delivered
as the appliance must heat up again.
• To prepare any drink, press any button to exit energy sav-
ing, then press the button corresponding to the drink you
want to make.

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• If the milk container (D) is inserted, "Energy Saving" can-
not be activated.
8.8 Setting the temperature
To modify the temperature of the water used to make the coee,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Set temperature"
appears on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9);
4. Turn the selection dial until the required temperature
(●=low; ●●●●=high) appears on the display;
5. Press the button to conrm;
6. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
8.9 Setting water hardness
For instructions on setting water hardness, see section “15. Set-
ting water hardness”.
8.10 Enable/disable the beep
This enables or disables the beep emitted by the machine each
time the buttons are pressed or an accessory is inserted/re-
moved. The beep is active by default.To disable or re-enable the
beep, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Beep" appears on
the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9). "Disable?" or "Enable?" is
displayed;
4. Press the button to enable or disable the beep;
5. Activation of the beep is indicated by an asterisk below the
"Beep" item in the menu. Press the button (B5) to
exit the menu.
8.11 Setting the language
To modify the language of the display (B1), proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Set language" is
displayed;
3. Press the button (B9);
4. Turn the selection dial until the required language appears
on the display;
5. Press the button to conrm;
6. A message conrming the language installed is displayed;
7. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
8.12 Cup light
This function enables or disables the cup lights. The lights are
enabled by default.
The lights come on each time coee and cappuccino is made and
during each rinsing cycle.
To disable or enable this function, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Cup lighting" ap-
pears on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9). "Disable?" or "Enable?" ap-
pears on the display (B1);
4. Press the button to enable or disable the cup
lighting;
5. When the function is active, an asterisk appears under
"Cup lighting" in the menu. Press the button (B5)
to exit the menu.
8.13 Default values (reset)
This resets all menu settings and programmed quantities back
to the default values (with the exception of the language which
remains as set).
To reset the default values, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Default values"
appears on the display;
3. Press the button (B9);
4. The message "Conrm?" is now displayed;
5. Press the button to conrm and exit.
8.14 Statistics function
This displays statistics relating to the machine. To display, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "Statistics" appears
on the display (B1);
3. Press the button (B9);
4. Turn the selection dial (g. 7) to verify:
- how many coees have been made;
- the total number of cappuccinos and milk-based coees
made;
- the total number of litres of water delivered;
- how many times the machine has been descaled;
- how many times the water softener lter has been
replaced.
5. Press the button (B5) twice to exit the menu.
9. RINSING
Use this function to deliver hot water from the coee spouts
(A14) and hot water spout (C6), if inserted, to clean and heat
the appliance’s internal circuit.
Place a container with a minimum capacity of 100ml under the
coee and hot water spouts (g. 5).

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Important! Danger of burns.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while hot water is being
delivered.
1) To enable this function, press the button (B5).
"RINSING, Please wait" appears on the display (B1);
2) After a few seconds, hot water is delivered rst from the
coee spouts, then from the hot water spout (if inserted)
to clean and heat the appliance’s internal circuit. "RINSING"
appears on the display, together with a progress bar which
lls gradually as preparation proceeds;
3) To stop the process press any button or wait for delivery of
water to stop automatically.
Please note!
• If the appliance is not used for more than 3-4 days, when
switched on again, we strongly recommend performing
2/3 rinses before use;
• After cleaning, it is normal for the coee grounds container
(A14) to contain water.
10. MAKING COFFEE
10.1 Selecting the coee taste
The appliance is set by default to make coee with a standard
taste.
You can also choose one of these tastes:
Extra-mild taste
Mild taste
Standard taste
Strong taste
Extra-strong taste
To change the taste, press the aroma selection button
(B6) (g. 8) repeatedly until the required taste appears on the
display (B1).
10.2 Selecting the quantity of coee in the cup
The appliance is set by default to make a standard quantity of
coee. To select the quantity of coee, turn the selection dial
(B2) (g. 7) until the message corresponding to the required
quantity of coee appears on the display (B1):
Coee selected Quantity in cup (ml)
MY COFFEE Programmable:
from ≃20 to ≃180
SHORT ≃40
STANDARD ≃60
LONG ≃90
EXTRA LONG ≃120
10.3 Customising the "my coee" quantity
The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver 30ml of
"my coee". To modify this quantity, proceed as follows:
1. Place a cup under the coee spouts (A14) (g. 9);
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) (g. 7) until "MY COFFEE" is
displayed;
3. Press and hold the button (B7) (g. 10) until the
message "1 MY COFFEE Program quantity" appears on the
display (B1) and coee delivery begins. Then release the
button;
4. As soon as the coee in the cup reaches the required level,
press the button (g. 10) again.
The quantity of coee in the cup has now been programmed.
10.4 Adjusting the coee mill
The coee mill is set by default to prepare coee correctly and
should not require regulating initially.
However, if after making the rst few coees you nd that the
coee is either too weak and not creamy enough or delivery is
too slow (a drop at a time), this can be corrected by adjusting
the grinding adjustment dial (A2) (g. 11).
Please note:
The grinding adjustment dial must only be turned when the
coee mill is in operation.
If the coee is delivered too slowly or
not at all, turn one click clockwise to-
wards 7.
For fuller bodied creamier coee, turn
one click anticlockwise towards 1 (do
not turn more than one click at a time
otherwise the coee could be deliv-
ered a drop at a time).
These adjustments will only be evident after at least 2 cups of
coee have been delivered. If this adjustment does not obtain
the desired result, turn the dial another click.
10.5 Tips for a hotter coee
For hotter coee, you should:
• perform a rinse cycle before delivery by pressing the
button (B5),as described in section“10. making coee”;
• warm the cups with hot water using the hot water function
(see section“12. Hot water”);
• select the "high" coee temperature in the menu (see sec-
tion“8.8 Setting the temperature”).

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10.6 Making coee using coee beans
Important!
Do not use caramelised or candied coee beans as they could
stick to the coee mill and make it unusable.
1. Fill the container (A7) (g. 12) with coee beans;
2. Place under the coee spouts (A14):
- 1 cup, if you want to make 1 coee (g. 9);
- 2 cups if you want 2 coees.
3. Lower the spouts as near as possible to the cup.This makes
a creamier coee (g. 13);
4. Press the button corresponding to the number of coees
required (1 cup B7 or 2 cups B8) (gs. 10 and
14)
5. Preparation begins. The amount of coee selected appears
on the display (B1) together with a progress bar which
gradually lls as preparation progresses.
Please note:
• While the machine is making coee, delivery can be inter-
rupted at any moment by pressing any button.
• At the end of delivery, to increase the quantity of coee in
the cup, just press and hold (within 3 seconds) one of the
coee buttons ( or ).
Once the coee has been made, the appliance is ready to make
the next drink.
Please note:
• Various alarm messages could be displayed while using
the appliance (FILL TANK, EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER,
ETC.). Their meaning is explained in section “19. Displayed
messages”.
• For hotter coee, see section“10.5 Tips for a hotter coee”.
• If the coee is delivered a drop at a time, too weak and not
creamy enough or too cold, read the tips in section “20.
Troubleshooting”.
10.7 Making coee using pre-ground coee
Important!
• Never add pre-ground coee when the machine is o or it
could spread through the inside of the machine and dirty
it.This could damage the appliance.
• Never use more than 1 level measure (C2) or it could dirty
the inside of the coee machine or block the funnel (A6).
Please note:
If you use pre-ground coee, you can only make one cup of
coee at a time.
1. Press the button (B6) (g. 8) until "Pre-ground"
appears on the display (B1).
2. Make sure the funnel is not blocked, then add one level
measure of pre-ground coee (g. 15).
3. Place a cup under the coee spouts (A14) (g. 9).
4. Press the 1 cup coee button (B7)(g. 10).
5. Preparation begins. The amount of coee selected appears
on the display together with a progress bar which gradual-
ly lls as preparation progresses.
Please note:
If "Energy Saving" mode is active, you may have to wait a few
seconds before the rst coee is delivered.
11. MAKING CAPPUCCINOS AND MILKBASED
COFFEES
Please note:
• To avoid milk with poor froth or large bubbles, always clean
the milk container lid (D2) and hot water connection noz-
zle (A13) as described in sections “11.6 Cleaning the milk
container after use”, “13.10 Cleaning the milk container”
and “13.11 Cleaning the hot water/steam connection
nozzle”.
11.1 Filling and attaching the milk container
1. Remove the lid (D2) (g. 16);
2. Fill the milk container (D3) with a sucient quantity of
milk, not exceeding the MAX level marked on the contain-
er (g. 17). Each mark on the side of the container corre-
sponds to 100ml of milk;
Please note:
• For a denser more even froth, you must use skimmed or
partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about
5°C).
• If "Energy Saving" mode is enabled, you may have to wait
a few seconds before the rst cappuccino is delivered.
3. Make sure the milk intake tube (D4) is correctly inserted in
the bottom of the milk container lid (g. 18);
4. Place the lid back on the milk
container;
5. Remove the hot water spout (C6)
from the connection nozzle (A13)
(g. 19);
6. Attach the container to the con-
nection nozzle and push as far as it will go (g. 20). The
machine emits a beep (if enabled);
7. Place a suciently large cup under the coee spouts (A14)
and frothed milk spout (D5). Adjust the length of the milk
spout.To move it nearer the cup, simply pull it downwards
(g. 21);
8. Follow the instructions below for each function.

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11.2 Adjusting the amount of froth
Turn the froth adjustment dial (D1) to adjust the amount of froth
on the milk delivered while making cappuccinos and milk-based
coees.
Dial
position
Description Recommended for…
No froth HOT MILK
Min. froth
CAPPUCCINO /
LATTE MACCHIATO /
FROTHED MILK
Max. froth
11.3 Making cappuccino or latte macchiato
1. After attaching the milk container (D), turn the froth ad-
justment dial (D1) on the milk container lid (D2) to the
required position (g. 22);
2. Press the CAPPUCCINO button (B10). "CAPPUCCINO" ap-
pears on the display (B1), together with a progress bar
which lls gradually as preparation proceeds;
3. After delivering the milk, the machine automatically
makes the coee.
Please note:
• If during delivery you want to stop making milk or coee,
press the CAPPUCCINO button twice.
• At the end of delivery, to increase the quantity of milk or
coee in the cup press and hold (within 3 seconds) the
CAPPUCCINO button.
• Do not leave the milk container out of the refrigerator for
long periods.The warmer the milk (5°C is ideal), the poorer
the quality of froth produced.
11.4 Making frothed milk (without coee)
Proceed as described in the previous section “11.3 Making cap-
puccino or latte macchiato”), pressing the CAPPUCCINO button
(B10) twice instead of once.
Please note:
If during delivery you want to stop preparation, press the CAP
PUCCINO button once.
11.5 Preparing milk (unfrothed and without
coee)
Proceed as described in the previous section (“11.4 Making
frothed milk (without coee)”), turning the froth adjustment
dial (D1) to the position.
11.6 Cleaning the milk container after use
Important! Danger of burns
When cleaning the internal tubes of the milk container (D), a
little hot water and steam leak out of the milk spout (D5). Avoid
contact with splashes of water.
"SET DIAL TO CLEAN" appears on the display (B1) each time you
use a milk function. To eliminate all milk residues, proceed as
follows:
1. Leave the milk container (D) in the machine (you do not
need to empty it);
2. Place a cup or other recipient under the frothed milk spout
(g. 21);
3. Turn the froth adjustment dial (D1) to "CLEAN" (g. 23). A
progress bar appears on the display and gradually lls as
the operation proceeds together with the message "Clean-
ing underway, Please wait". Cleaning stops automatically;
4. Turn the dial back to one of the froth selections;
5. Remove the milk container and always clean the steam
connection nozzle (A13) with a sponge (g. 24).
Please note!
• To prepare a number of cappuccinos or milk-based coees,
clean the milk container after you have prepared the last
drink only.
• The milk container can be kept in the refrigerator.
• In some cases, before cleaning you must wait for the appli-
ance to heat up.
11.7 Programming the quantity of coee and
milk in the cup for cappuccino or milk
The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver standard
quantities.To change these quantities, proceed as follows:
1. Place a cup under the coee spouts (A14) and milk spout
(D5) (g. 21);
2. Press and hold the CAPPUCCINO BUTTON B10 until the
message "PROGRAM MILK Program Quantity" appears on
the display (B1);
3. Release the button. The appliance starts delivering milk;
4. Once the required quantity of milk has been delivered into
the cup, press the CAPPUCCINO button again;
5. The appliance stops delivering milk and after a few seconds
the coee is delivered into the cup. "PROGRAM COFFEE Pro-
gram quantity" is displayed;

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6. Once the required quantity of coee has been delivered
into the cup, press the CAPPUCCINO button again. Coee
delivery stops.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new milk and cof-
fee quantities.
12. HOT WATER
Important! Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unattended while delivering hot water.
The hot water spout (C6) becomes hot during delivery. Hold by
the handle only.
1. Make sure the hot water spout is attached correctly;
2. Place a container under the spout (as close as possible to
avoid splashes);
3. Press the button (B9) (g. 4). "HOT WATER" appears
on the display (B1), together with a progress bar which lls
gradually as preparation proceeds;
4. The machine delivers about 250ml of hot water, then deliv-
ery stops automatically. To interrupt delivery of hot water
manually, press the button again.
Please note:
If "Energy Saving" mode is active, you may have to wait a few
seconds before hot water is delivered.
12.1 Changing the quantity of water delivered
automatically
The machine is set by default to automatically deliver 250ml of
hot water. To modify these quantities, proceed as follows:
1. Position a container under the hot water spout (C6);
2. Press and hold the button (B9) until "HOT WATER
Program Quantity" appears on the display (B1), then re-
lease the button.
3. When the hot water in the cup reaches the required level,
press the button again.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new quantity.
13. CLEANING
13.1 Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- the appliance’s internal circuit;
- coee grounds container (A15);
- drip tray (A19) and condensate tray (A16);
- water tank (A10);
- coee spouts (A14);
- pre-ground coee funnel (A6);
- infuser (A12), accessible after opening the infuser door
(A11);
- milk container (D);
- hot water/steam connection nozzle (A13);
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coee machine.With De’Longhi superautomatic coee
machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in
a dishwasher with the exception of the milk container (D).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
13.2 Cleaning the machine's internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
• performing 2/3 rinse cycles by pressing the button
(B5);
• delivering hot water for a few seconds by pressing the
button (B9).
13.3 Cleaning the coee grounds container
When "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" appears on the display
(B1), the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The
appliance cannot be used to make coee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A15). Even if not full, the empty grounds
container message is displayed 72 hours after the rst coee has
been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the
machine must never be turned o with the main switch.
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A17) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (A19) (g. 25), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container (A15) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom.This can be done
with the spatula on the brush (C5) provided.
• Check the condensate tray (A16) (red) and empty if
necessary.
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds.
If this is not done, when you make the next coees, the grounds
container may ll up more than expected and clog the machine.
Please note:
After cleaning, it is normal for the coee grounds container
(A14) to contain water.

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13.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray
Important!
The drip tray (A19) is tted with a level indicator (A18) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (g. 26). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A17), the drip tray must
be emptied and cleaned otherwise the water may overow the
edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the
surrounding area.
To remove the drip tray:
1. Remove the drip tray and the coee grounds container
(A15) (g. 25);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;
3. Check the red condensate tray (A16) and empty if
necessary;
4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.
13.5 Cleaning the inside of the coee machine
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned o
(see section“7. Turning the appliance o”) and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the coee machine in
water.
1. Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray (A19) )
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coee deposits with the
brush (C5) supplied and a sponge;
2. Remove all the residues with a vacuum cleaner (g. 27).
13.6 Cleaning the water tank
1. Clean the water tank (A10) regularly (about once a month
and whenever you replace the water softener lter (C4) (if
provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
liquid;
2. Remove the lter (C4) (if present) and rinse with running
water;
3. Replace the lter (if provided), ll the tank with fresh
water and replace the tank;
4. (Models with water softener lter only) Deliver about
100ml of water.
13.7 Cleaning the coee spouts
1. Clean the coee spouts (A14) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (g. 28A);
2. Check that the holes in the coee spouts are not blocked.
If necessary, remove coee deposits with a toothpick (g.
28B).
13.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground cof-
fee funnel (A6) is not blocked.
If necessary, remove coee deposits with the brush (C5)
supplied.
13.9 Cleaning the infuser
The infuser (A11) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned o (see“7. Turn-
ing the appliance o”);
2. Remove the water tank (A10);
3. Open the infuser door (A11) (g. 28) on the right side of
the appliance;
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards and at the
same time pull the infuser outwards (g. 29);
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap;
Important!
RINSE WITH WATER ONLY
NO WASHING UP LIQUID  NO DISH WASHER
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it
could be damaged.
6. Use the brush (C5) to remove any coee residues left in the
infuser housing, visible through the infuser door;
7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the in-
ternal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it
clicks into place;
Please note:
If the infuser is dicult to insert, before insertion, adapt it to the
right size by pressing the two levers (g. 30).
8. Once inserted, make sure the two coloured buttons have
snapped out;
9. Close the infuser door;
10. Put the water tank back.
13.10 Cleaning the milk container
Clean the milk container (D) each time you prepare milk as de-
scribed below:
1. Remove the lid (D2);
2. Remove the milk spout (D5) and intake tube (D4) (g. 32);

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• You should use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable
descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may re-
sult in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
1. Turn the appliance on and wait until it is ready for use;
2. Press the Pbutton (B4) to access the menu;
3. Turn the selection dial (B2) until "Descaling" is displayed;
4. Select by pressing the button (B9). "Descale Con-
rm?" appears on the display (B1). Press again to
enable the function;
5. "EMPTY DRIP TRAY" is displayed, alternating with "RE-
MOVE FILTER" (if the lter is present) and "Add descaler
Conrm?";
6. Empty the water tank (A10) completely and remove the
water softener lter (C4) (if present). Empty the drip tray
(A19) (g. 24) and grounds container (A15), then put them
back in the appliance;
7. Pour the descaler into the tank up to level A(corresponding
to a 100ml pack) marked on the side of the tank (g. 36),
then add water (1 litre) up to level B(g. 36) and put the
water tank back;
B
A
A B
3736
1,8 l
8. Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 1.8
litres under the coee spouts (A14) and hot water spout
(C6) (g. 37).
Important! Danger of burns
Hot water containing acid ows out of the coee spouts and
hot water spout. Take care to avoid contact with splashes of this
solution.
9. Press the button to conrm that you have added the
descaler solution. The message "Descale underway" is dis-
played and the descaling procedure begins. The descaler
liquid comes out of the coee spouts and hot water spout
and a series of rinses and pauses is performed to remove
limescale deposits from inside the machine;
After about 25 minutes, descaling stops and the messages
"RINSING" and "FILL TANK" alternate on the display.
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3. Turn the froth adjust-
ment dial (D1) anti-
clockwise to the "IN-
SERT" position (g. 33)
and pull o upwards;
4. Wash all the compo-
nents thoroughly with
hot water and mild
washing-up liquid. All
components are dish-
washer safe, placing
them in the top basket
of the dishwasher.
Make sure there are no milk residues on the hollow and
groove under the dial (g. 34). If necessary, scrape the
groove with a toothpick;
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5. Rinse inside the froth adjustment dial seat with running
water (g. 35);
6. Check that the intake tube and milk spout are not clogged
with milk residues;
7. Replace the dial (in correspondence to the word "INSERT"),
spout and milk intake tube;
8. Place the lid back on the milk container (D3).
13.11 Cleaning the hot water/steam connection
nozzle
Each time you prepare milk, clean the connection nozzle (A13)
with a sponge to remove milk residues from the gaskets (g.
23).
14. DESCALING
Descale the machine when the message "DESCALE" ashes on
the display (B1).
Important!
• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the
descaler pack.

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10. The appliance is now ready for rinsing through with clean
water. Empty the container used to collect the descal-
er solution. Extract the water tank, empty, rinse under
running water, ll with fresh water up to the MAX level
and put back in the appliance: "RINSING, Conrm?" is
displayed;
11. Place the container used to collect the descaler solution
empty under the coee spouts and hot water spout (g.
37);
12. Press the button to start rinsing. Hot water ows out
of the spouts and the message "Rinsing Please wait" is
displayed;
13. When the water tank is empty, the messages "RINSING",
"FILL TANK" and "REPLACE FILTER" (if previously removed)
alternate on the display;
14. Remove the water tank, replace the lter (if previously re-
moved), ll the tank up to the MAX level with fresh water
and insert it in the appliance: the display will show "RINS-
ING Conrm?";
15. Place the container used to collect the rinsing water empty
under the hot water spout;
16. Press the button to restart rinsing: Hot water ows
out of the hot water spout only and the message "RINSING
Please wait" is displayed;
17. When it nishes, the message "Rinsing complete, Con-
rm?" appears on the display;
18. Press the hot water button. The message "FILL
TANK" is displayed;
19. Empty the drip tray, remove and top up the water tank
with fresh water to the MAX level and put back in the
machine.
Descaling is complete.
Please note!
• If the descaling cycle is not completed correctly (e.g. no
electricity) we recommend repeating the cycle;
• After descaling, it is normal for the grounds container
(A15) to contain water.
15. SETTING WATER HARDNESS
The DESCALE message is displayed after a period of time estab-
lished according to water hardness.
The machine is set by default for a hardness value of 4. The ma-
chine can also be programmed according to the hardness of the
mains water in the various regions so that the machine needs to
be descaled less often.
15.1 Measuring water hardness
1. Remove the "TOTAL HARDNESS TEST" indicator paper (C1)
from its pack (attached to the English instructions);
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one
second;
3. Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After
about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares form, depending
on the hardness of the water. Each square corresponds to
one level;
15.2 Setting water hardness
1. Press the Pbutton (B4) to enter the menu;
2. Turn the selection dial (B2) to select "Water Hardness".
3. Conrm the selection by pressing the button (B9);
4. Turn the selection dial and set the level shown by the indi-
cator paper (C1) (see previous section);
5. Press the button to conrm the setting;
6. Press the button (B5) to exit the menu.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hard-
ness setting.
16. WATER SOFTENER FILTER
Certain models are tted with a water softener lter (C4). If this
is not the case with your model, you are recommended to pur-
chase one from De’Longhi Customer Services.
To use the lter correctly, follow the instructions below.
16.1 Installing the lter
1. Remove the lter (C4) from the packaging;
2. Turn the date indicator disk (see g. 38) until the next two
months of use are displayed;
3938
soft water
hard water
very hard water
slightly hard water