DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM3200.S User manual

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1 Description of the control panel … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …5
2 Safety warning … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …6
3 Installation … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …6
4 Preparing the coffee maker … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …7
4.1 Filling the water tank … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …7
4.2 Filling the container with coffee beans … … … … … … … … … … … … … …7
4.3 Using the coffee maker for the first time … … … … … … … … … … … … …7
5 Preparing the coffee (using coffee beans) … … … … … … … … … … … … … …8
6 Adjusting the coffee grinder … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …9
7 Preparing espresso coffee with ground coffee (instead of beans) … … … … … … …10
8 Hot water delivery … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …15
9 Preparing cappuccinos (using steam) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …16
10 Cleaning and maintenance … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …14
10.1 Cleaning the coffee maker … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …14
10.2 Cleaning the infuser … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …15
10.3 Descaling … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …16
10.4 Setting the water hardness … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …17
11 Meaning of the normal operation indicator lights … … … … … … … … … … …18
12 Meaning of the alarm indicator lights and what to do when they are on … … … …19
13 Problems that can be resolved before calling the service centre … … … … … … …20

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1. DESCRIPTION OFTHE CONTROL PANEL
1) On/off button
2) 1 cup and coffee temperature OK light
3) One cup button
4) 2 cup and coffee temperature OK light
5) Two cup button
6) Steam and steam temperature OK light
7) Steam function selector button
8) Coffee quantity selector knob (short, normal or
long)
9) Grinding quantity selector knob (for weak, nor-
mal or strong coffee)
10)Rinse and descaling button
11)Ground coffee button (disables the coffee grin-
der)
12)Ground coffee light (coffee grinder disabled)
13)Scale alarm light
14)Generic alarm indicator light
15)Grounds container full or absent indicator light
16)No water or water tank absent indicator light

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2 SAFETY WARNINGS
CAREFULLY READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS!
• This machine is designed to “make espresso cof-
fee” and to “heat drinks”: be careful to avoid
scalding from the water and steam jets or by
using the machine incorrectly.
• This appliance is for household use only. All
other use is considered improper and conse-
quently dangerous.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage cau-
sed by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use
of the appliance.
• During operation, do not touch the hot surfaces
of the appliance. Use the knobs or handles.
• Do not touch the appliance with damp hands or
feet.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used by per-
sons (including children) with psychological, phy-
sical or sensory impairments or with inadequate
experience or knowledge, unless closely super-
vised and instructed by someone responsible
for their safety. Children must be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• In the event of breakdown or faulty operation,
turn the appliance off and do not tamper with
it. For repairs, contact a technical service centre
authorised by the manufacturer only. Request
that only original spare parts be used. Failure to
respect the above may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
• The power cable on this appliance must not be
replaced by the user as this operation requires
the use of special tools. If the cable is damaged
or requires replacing, contact an authorised ser-
vice centre only to avoid all risks.
• Materials and accessories coming into contact
with food conform to EEC directive 1935/2004.
Important information for correct disposal of
the product in accordance with EC Directive
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product
must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local autho-
rity differentiated waste collection centre
or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately
avoids possible negative consequences for the envi-
ronment and health deriving from inappropriate
disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and
resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of
household appliances separately, the product is
marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
3 INSTALLATION
• After unpacking, make sure the appliance is
complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not
use it. Contact professionally qualified person-
nel.
• Packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene etc)
must not be left within reach of children as they
may represent a hazard.
• Place the appliance on a work surface far away
from water taps, basins and sources of heat.
•After having positioned the appliance on
the work bench, make sure that there is a
free space of around 5 cm between the
surfaces of the appliance and the side and
rear walls and a free space of at least 20
cm above the coffee maker.
• Never install the machine in environments
where the temperature may reach 0°C or
lower (the appliance may be damaged if the
water freezes).
• Check that the voltage of the mains power sup-
ply corresponds to the value indicated on the
appliance’s rating plate. Only connect the
appliance to a power outlet with a minimum
rating of 10A that is properly earthed. The
manufacturer declines all liability for any acci-
dents caused if the system is not correctly
earthed.
• If the power outlet does not match the plug on
the appliance, have the outlet replaced with a
suitable type by qualified personnel.
• The power cable for this appliance must not be
replaced by the user, in that this operation
requires the use of special tools. In the event of
damage, only contact a service centre authori-
sed by the manufacturer so as to avoid any
risks.
• The water hardness should be set as soon as
possible, following the procedure described in
chapter 10.4.

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To correctly learn how to use the machine, when starting it for the
first time, carefully follow the step-by-step instructions described in
the following paragraphs.
4 PREPARINGTHE COFFEE MAKER
4.1 FILLING THE WATER TANK
• Remove the water tank (Fig.1), rinse it and fill it with fresh water, without
exceeding the MAX line.When removing the tank, the milk frother must
always be positioned towards the centre of the machine, otherwise the
tank cannot be removed.
• Replace the tank, pushing it all the way in.
4.2 FILLING THE CONTAINER WITH COFFEE BEANS
• Open the lid on the coffee bean container (Fig.2).
• Fill the container with coffee beans.
• Close the lid.
WARNING:To avoid malfunctions, never introduce ground cof-
fee, freeze-dried coffee or caramelised beans, or other objects
that may damage the machine.
4.3 USING THE COFFEE MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Check that the water tank is full and that power cable is plugged into the
power outlet.
2. Move the milk frother towards the outside and place a cup underneath
(Fig.3).Then turn the machine on by pressing the button (Fig.4).
3. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, WITHIN A MAXIMUM OF 30 SECONDS,
turn the steam knob anticlockwise until it stops (Fig.5) (it is normal for the
machine to make some noise).
4. After few seconds, a little water will come out of the milk frother. When
there is around 30cc in the cup, turn the steam knob half a turn clockwise
(Fig.6) until it stops, so as to stop the water coming out.
5. Wait for the and lights to stop flashing and stay on. (When the
lights are flashing it means that the machine is pre-heating, while when they
are on steady it means that the machine has reached the ideal temperature
for making coffee - par. 11 - points 1 and 2).
A few moments before the lights stop flashing the machine automatically performs
a rinse cycle: a little hot water will come out of the delivery spouts and will be col-
lected in the drip tray underneath.
Tip: for a hotter, short coffee (less than 60 cc), , first fill the cup with the hot rin-
sing water.Then leave it inside for a few seconds (before emptying it) so as to
pre-heat the cup.
6. At this point, the machine is ready for use.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4

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5 PREPARINGTHE COFFEE (USING COFFEE BEANS)
1) Before delivering the coffee, always make sure that the green and
lights are on steady, that the water tank and the coffee bean con-
tainer are full.
2) Adjust the right-hand knob (Fig. 7) to set the desired taste of the coffee.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the quantity of coffee beans that the
machine will grind, and thus makes the taste of the coffee stronger. When
using the machine for the first time, the correct position of the knob can
be found by trial and error. Make sure not to turn it too far clockwise,
otherwise the coffee will be delivered too slowly (in drops), above all
when preparing two cups of coffee.
3) Adjust the left-hand knob (Fig. 8) to set the quantity of coffee required.
Turning the knob clockwise makes a longer coffee. When using the
machine for the first time, the correct position of the knob can be
found by trial and error.
4) Place one cup under the spouts to make 1 coffee (Fig. 9) or 2 cups for
2 coffees (Fig. 10). For a creamy coffee, lower the spouts to bring them
as close to the cups as possible (Fig. 11).
5) Press the button (Fig. 12) to make one cup of coffee or the
button (Fig. 13) to make 2 coffees. At this point the machine grinds the
beans, runs a short pre-infusion cycle, a pause and then completes the deli-
very.
Once the desired quantity has been reached, the machine automatically stops
delivering the coffee and discharges the grounds into the special container.
6) After a few seconds, when both the green and indicator lights
are on again,another coffee can be made.
7) To switch the machine off, press the button. (Before switching off, the machi-
ne automatically runs a rinse cycle: a little hot water will come out of the spouts and
will be collected in the drip tray underneath - be careful, to avoid being scalded ). If
the machine is not switched off using the button, it will switch itself off and run
a brief rinse cycle 3 hours after the last operation
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.8
NOTE 1: : If the coffee is delivered a drop at a time or not at all, turn the grin-
ding coarseness regulator (fig. 17) one click clockwise (see para. 6).Turn a click at a time
until the coffee is delivered satisfactorily.
NOTE 2: If the coffee is delivered too fast and is not creamy enough, turn the right-hand
knob (fig. 7) clockwise. Proceed by trial and error to find the correct position of the knob.
Make sure not to turn the knob too far clockwise, otherwise the delivery may become too
slow (in drops), above all when making two cups of coffee. If, after several coffees, the cream
is still not satisfactory, also turn the grinding adjustment knob (Fig. 17) one click clockwise
(see par. 6).
NOTE 3: Tips on making hotter coffee:
1) ) If, when the machine has just been turned on, a short cup of coffee is required (less than
60cc), use the hot rinsing water to pre-heat the cups (see the suggestion in par. 4.3, point 5).
If, on the other hand, more than 2/3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made,
before preparing another coffee the infuser must be pre-heated, pressing the
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Fig.9
Fig.10
Then let the water flow out into the drip tray underneath, or alternatively use this water to fill
(and then empty) the cup to be used for the coffee, so as to pre-heat it.
2) Unless preheated,do not use cups that are too thick, as they will absorb too much heat.
3) Use cups that have been previously heated by rinsing them with hot water or alternatively
by leaving them for at least 20 minutes on the cup warmer tray on top of the machine with
the appliance on.
NOTE 4: while the machine is making the coffee, the delivery can be stopped at any
time by pressing the button (Fig. 12) or button (Fig. 13), as previously selected.
NOTE 5: as soon as delivery is complete, to increase the quantity of coffee, simply press
and hold the button (Fig. 12) or button (Fig. 13), as previously selected, until
reaching the desired quantity (this operation must be performed within 3 seconds from
the end of the delivery of the coffee from the spouts).
NOTE 6: when the alarm comes on (chap. 12, point 1), the water tank must be fil-
led, otherwise the coffee cannot be made. The water tank can only be removed if the
milk frother is first positioned towards the centre of the machine. (It is normal for there
to be a little water left in the tank when the alarm comes on).
NOTE 7: : the machine counts the number of cups of coffee made. Each 14 single cups (or 7
double cups), the light switches on steady (chap. 12 point 3), warning the user that the
grounds container is full and must be emptied and cleaned. Until the grounds container has
been cleaned, the light will remain on and the machine cannot deliver coffee.To clean the con-
tainer, open the service door on the front (pulling the handle, Fig. 15), the light flashes (see
para 12 point 9); remove the drip tray (Fig. 16), empty and clean. Empty and carefully clean
the grounds container, making sure to remove all the residues that may be deposited on the
bottom.Also dry the any drops of condensate that may have formed inside the machine under
the drip tray. IMPORTANT: when removing the drip tray, the grounds container
MUST be emptied, even if it is not completely full. If this is not done, when next
making coffee the grounds container may fill over the maximum level and block
the machine with lumps of coffee grounds.
NOTE 8:
the grinder in the coffee maker may become worn over time and consequently
the coffee will change taste as it is ground more coarsely.
To resolve this problem, re-set the grinding coarseness on the coffee grinder by adjusting the
knob (Fig. 17) one click anticlockwise (as described in chap. 6).
NOTE 9: if the machine is not used for a long period, the infuser must be cleaned, as
described in par. 10.2.
NOTE 10: while the machine is delivering coffee, never remove the water tank. If it is remo-
ved, the machine will not be able to make the coffee and the "no water" light will flash. If you
try and make another coffee, the machine becomes noisy and does not make the coffee.To
reset the machine, turn the steam knob anticlockwise as far as it will go and run off water
from the cappuccino maker for a few seconds.
Fig.11
Fig.12

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Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Fig.16
When an alarm light comes on to signal an anomaly, do not contact the service
centre straight away.The problems can almost always be resolved by following the
instructions indicated in paragraphs 12 and 13. If necessary, contact the customer
service by calling the number listed on the sheet enclosed on page 2.
If your country is not listed on the sheet, call the number indicated on the war-
ranty.
When using the machine for the first time, 4-5 cups of coffee need to be
made before the machine starts to give satisfying results.
Fig.17
6 ADJUSTINGTHE COFFEE GRINDER
The coffee grinder must not be adjusted, at least initially, as it has already
been pre-set in the factory for the correct delivery of the coffee.
Nonetheless, after having made the first coffees, if delivery is too fast or too
slow (in drops), the grinding coarseness must be adjusted using the knob
(Fig.17) located inside the bean container. Turning one click (one number)
clockwise achieves faster delivery of the coffee (without drops).
Turning one click anticlockwise achieves slower delivery and makes the
coffee creamier in appearance.
These adjustments will only be evident after the delivery of at least 2 cups of
coffee.
The grinding coarseness adjustment knob must only be turned
when the coffee grinder is on.
Turn anticlockwise for finer ground coffee and
consequently slower delivery and a creamier
appearance.
Turn clockwise for coarser ground coffee and
consequently faster delivery (not a drop at a
time).
NOTE 1: The machine has been tested in
the factory using coffee and therefore it is
completely normal to find some traces of cof-
fee in the grinder.
The machine is in any case guaranteed to be
new.

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Fig.18
Fig.19
Fig.20
7 PREPARING ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH GROUND COFFEE
(INSTEAD OF BEANS)
1. Press the button to select the ground coffee function (Fig. 18).
The light inside the button switches on to indicate that the function
has been selected and the coffee grinder has been disabled.
2. Lift the lid in the centre, insert the pre-ground coffee measure in the
funnel (see fig. 19) and proceed as described in paragraph 5. NB:You
can make just one coffee at a time by pressing the button.
NOTE 1: Never add the ground coffee when the machine is
off, to prevent it from spilling inside the machine.
NOTE 2: Never add more than 1 measure, otherwise either
the machine will not make the coffee and the pre-ground
coffee will be lost inside the machine, dirtying it, or the cof-
fee will be run off in drips.
NOTE 3: When dosing the quantity of coffee to be added,
only use the measure supplied.
NOTE 4: Only use ground coffee for espresso coffee makers:
do not use coffee beans, freeze-dried coffee or other mate-
rials that may damage the machine.
NOTE 5: If you add more than one measure of pre-ground
coffee and the funnel blocks, use a knife to push the coffee
down (Fig. 20) and then remove and clean the infuser and
the machine, as described in paragraph 10.2 "Cleaning the
infuser".
3. Once the coffee has been delivered, to make coffee using the beans
again, deactivate the ground coffee function by pressing the
button again (the light goes off and the coffee grinder is enabled for
operation again).
8 HOT WATER DELIVERY
• Always make sure that the green and lights are on steady.
• Turn the milk frother towards the outside of the machine (Fig. 3).
• Position a container underneath the milk frother (Fig. 3).
• Turn the steam knob half a turn in anticlockwise until it stops (Fig. 5):
hot water will come out of the milk frother and start to fill the contai-
ner underneath.
• To stop the flow of hot water, turn the knob all the way clockwise (Fig. 6) and
return the milk frother to the original position towards the centre of the
machine. (It is recommended to deliver hot water for no more than 2 minu-
tes).

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9 PREPARING CAPPUCCINOS (USING STEAM)
• Fill a container with around 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino being
prepared. When choosing the size of the container, remember that the
volume will increase by 2 or 3 times. It is recommended to use semi
skimmed milk at fridge temperature in a small metal jug.
• Move the milk frother towards the outside (Fig. 3).
• Prepare the espresso coffee as described in the previous paragraph,
using sufficiently large cups.
• Then press the steam button (Fig. 21).The light (Fig. 22) starts fla-
shing to indicate that the machine is heating up.
• When the light remains on and stops flashing, the temperature of
the machine has reached the ideal value for making the steam (par. 11
- point 6).
•Immediately after, within a maximum of two minutes
(otherwise the machine automatically returns to the coffee function),
dip the milk frother into the container of milk (Fig. 23), making sure
not to immerse the line in relief on the milk frother (indicated by the
arrow in Fig. 24) and turn the steam knob half a turn anticlockwise
until it stops (Fig. 5). (Be careful, to avoid being scalded). The steam relea-
sed will make the milk froth and increase in volume.To make creamier
foam, dip the milk frother into the milk and rotate the container with
slow movements from the bottom to the top (you are recommended
to limit steam delivery to no more than two minutes at a time).
• Once having reached the desired temperature, stop the steam by tur-
ning the steam knob clockwise until it stops (Fig. 6) and then press the
steam button (Fig. 21) to deactivate the steam function .
• Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee
prepared previously. The cappuccino is now ready (add sugar to taste
and if desired, sprinkle the foam with a little cocoa powder).
NOTE 1: : immediately after having prepared the cappuccino, once having
pressed the steam button Fig. 21) to deactivate the function, when pres-
sing the (Fig. 12) or button (Fig. 13) to make coffee again, the
machine is too hot to make coffee (the green and lights flash to
indicate that the temperature is not suitable); simply wait around ten minu-
tes for the machine to cool down a little.
HINT:To cool it down more quickly, after having deactivated the steam func-
tion, open the steam knob and release some water from the milk frother
into a container, until the green and lights stop flashing.
NOTE 2: The milk frother must always be cleaned after use.
Proceed as follows:
• Release a little steam for a few seconds by turning the steam knob
anticlockwise until it stops (Fig. 5).
With this operation, the steam spout discharges any milk that may be
left inside. IMPORTANT: For reasons of hygiene, this operation should
always be performed, so as to prevent the milk from remaining in the
circuits inside the milk frother.
• Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go.With one hand, hold the
cappuccino tube firm and with the other unscrew the cappuccino
maker itself by rotating clockwise and extracting downwards (fig. 25).
• Remove the steam nozzle from the delivery spout by pulling it
downwards (Fig. 26).
Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Fig.24

• Carefully wash the milk frother and the steam nozzle in warm water.
• Check that the two holes indicated by the arrows in Fig. 27 are not
clogged. If necessary, clean them using a needle or pin.
• Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it and vigorously turning it
upwards into the steam spout.
• Replace the milk frother by pushing it upwards and turning it anti-
clockwise.
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before performing any cleaning operations, the machine must have
cooled down and must be disconnected from the mains power supply.
• Never immerse the machine in the water: it is an electrical appliance.
• Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the coffee maker.
A soft damp cloth will suffice.
• All the components of the machine must not be washed in the dishwa-
sher.
10.1 CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER
• Clean the grounds container (as described in chapter 5, note 7) whe-
never the light comes on steady (chap. 12 - point3).
• The water tank should be cleaned regularly.
• The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of
water inside.When the indicator starts to become visible (a few milli-
metres under the drip tray), the drip tray must be emptied and clea-
ned.
• Check that the holes in the coffee delivery spout are not blocked.To
clean them, scrape the dry coffee residues with a needle (Fig. 28).
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Fig.25
Fig.26
Fig.27
Fig.28
Steam
nozzle Milk frother

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10.2 CLEANING THE INFUSER
The infuser must be cleaned regularly to prevent it from filling with coffee
deposits (that may lead to malfunctions).To clean it, proceed as follows:
• turn the machine off by pressing the button (Fig. 4) (do not unplug
it) and wait for all the indicator lights to go off;
• open the service door (Fig. 15);
• remove the drip tray and the grounds container (Fig. 16) and clean them;
• press the two red release buttons on the infuser sideways and towards
the centre (Fig. 29) and pull it out;
WARNING:THE INFUSER CAN ONLY BE REMOVED WHEN THE
MACHINE IS OFF. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE INFUSER
WITHTHE MACHINE ONWILL RISK CAUSING DAMAGE.
• wash the infuser under running water, without using detergents.
Never wash the infuser in the dishwasher;
• carefully clean the inside of the machine.To remove the coffee stuck to
the parts inside the machine, scrape it with a plastic or wooden fork
(Fig. 30) and then pick up all the residues using a vacuum cleaner (Fig.
31);
• Replace the infuser by sliding it onto the supports and the pin at the bot-
tom; then push the PUSH symbol fully in until hearing the click.
Fig.29
Fig.30
Fig.31
Support Pin
Infuser
Push the PUSH
symbol fully in until
hearing the click.
After having heard the
click, check that the
red buttons have ope-
ned back out.
Bottom pipe on the infuser.
The pin must be inserted
into the bottom pipe on the
infuser.

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Check that the two red buttons have opened back out, otherwise the
door cannot close.
NOTE 1: If the infuser is not inserted correctly until hearing the
click and the two red buttons have not opened out properly, the
service door will not close and the machine will not operate (when
switching on the machine the light starts flashing (chap. 12 -
point 9)).
NOTE 2: if it is hard to insert the infuser, (before inserting it)
squeeze it into size by pressing it vigorously from above and
below at the same time, as shown in Figure 32
NOTE 3:
if it is still hard to insert the infuser, leave it out of the machine, close
the service door, unplug from the mains then plug in again.Wait for all the lights
to go off, then open the door and replace the infuser.
• replace the drip tray, complete with the grounds container;
• close the service door.
10.3 DESCALING
Due to the continuous heating of the water used to make the coffee, over
time it is normal for the tubing inside the machine to fill with lime scale.
When the light starts flashing ( chap. 12-point 5), it is time to descale
the machine.
NOTE: when the light switches on, the coffee maker can still be used to
prepare coffee.
Proceed as follows:
• Pour the entire contents of the descaler bottle plus one litre of
water into the empty tank For subsequent descaling operations,
descaling solution can be purchased from authorised technical service
centres.
NB: Make sure splashes of descaler do not fall onto surfaces sensitive to acid
such as marble, limestone and glaze.
• place a container with a minimum capacity of 1.5 litres under the
milk frother (Fig. 3);
• turn the machine on by pressing the button (Fig. 4).
• wait for the green and indicator lights to come on steady.
• press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds (Fig.14).The
light inside the button switches on (chap. 11 - point 8) to indicate the
start of the descaling program (the and lights remain off to
indicate that it is not possible to make coffee).
• turn the steam knob half a turn anticlockwise (Fig.5). The desca-
ling solution will come out of the milk frother and start to fill the
container underneath.
• the descaling program automatically performs a series of delive-
ries and pauses, so as to remove the lime scale deposits from insi-
de the coffee maker.
• after around 30 minutes, when the light comes on (chap. 12 -
Fig.32
The two red but-
tons have opened
out CORREC-
TLY
The two red but-
tons have not
opened out
CORRECT INCORRECT

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point 1), turn the steam knob half a turn clockwise (Fig.6) until it
stops.
The machine must be rinsed so as to eliminate the residues of descaling
solution from inside the machine. Proceed as follows:
• remove the water tank, rinse it and fill it with clean water.
• reposition the tank.
• empty the collection container (located under the milk frother) that is
full of liquid, and then replace it under the milk frother.
• turn the steam knob half a turn anticlockwise (Fig. 5). Hot water will
come out of the milk frother and fill the container underneath.
• when the tank is empty, the light goes off and the light comes
on (chap. 12 - point 1).
• turn the steam knob all the way clockwise (Fig. 6) and fill the water
tank with clean water again.
• the descaling program finishes after an hour and the machine is ready
to make coffee again.
NOTE: if the descaling procedure is stopped before completion, the
alarm (chap. 12 - point 5) is not deactivated and the procedure must
be started again from the beginning.
IMPORTANT: THE GUARANTEE IS NOT VALID IF THE ABOVE
DESCALING OPERATION IS NOT PERFORMED REGULARLY.
10.4 SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
The light (chap. 12 - point 5) switches on after a preset period of operation,
set in the factory, considering the maximum quantity of lime scale that may be
contained in the mains water. If necessary, this period of operation can be exten-
ded, thus making the descaling operation less frequent, by programming the
machine based on the actual lime content in the water used. Proceed as follows:
• after having removed the "Total hardness test" strip (enclosed on page 2)
from its packaging, dip it fully in the water for a few seconds, then pull it out
and wait around 30 seconds (until it changes colour and a number of red
dots are formed);
• check that the machine is off (all the indicator lights are off);
• press the button (Fig. 14) and hold it for at least 5 seconds.The four
lights , , and come on.
• press the button (Fig.18) repeatedly until the number of lights that are
on coincides with the number of red squares on the test strip (for example,
if there are 3 red squares on the test strip, press the button until 3 indi-
cator lights come on together, , and ).
• press the button (Fig. 14) to save the data.The coffee maker is now
programmed to provide the descaling warning when effectively necessary,
based on the actual hardness of the water..

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHT DESCRIPTION MEANING
The , indicator
lights flash
The machine is not ready to make coffee (the ideal
water temperature has not yet been reached).Wait
for the indicator lights to come on steady before
making the coffee.
The , indicator
lights are on steady. The machine is at the right temperature and
ready to make coffee
The light is on steady The machine is delivering one cup of coffee.
The light is on
steady
The machine is delivering two cups of coffee.
The steam light
flashes
The machine is heating to the ideal temperature to
produce steam.Wait for the light to come on steady
before turning the steam knob.
The light is on steady The machine is ready to deliver steam and the
steam knob can be turned.
The light is on
steady
The machine is ready for delivery using ground
coffee (see chap. 7).
The light is on
steady The automatic descaling program is in progress
(see par. 10.3)
11 MEANING OFTHE NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR LIGHTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12 MEANING OFTHE ALARM INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WHATTO DOWHENTHEY ARE ON
The light
flashes This indicates the presence of lime
scale in the machine.
The descaling procedure, described in
par. 10.3, needs to be performed as
soon as possible.
The machine makes a
strange noise and the four
lights , ,
and flash
alternately.
After cleaning, the infuser has pro-
bably been left out of the coffee
maker.
Leave the service door closed and the
infuser out of the coffee maker. Press
the 1CUP and 2CUPS buttons
together until the four lights go off.
Only when all four lights are off can the
door be opened and the infuser inser-
ted (to insert the infuser see par. 10.2)
The machine has just been swit-
ched on and the infuser is not
inserted correctly, consequently the
door is not closed properly.
Press the infuser where marked PUSH
until hearing the click. Check that the two
red buttons open out correctly (par. 10.2).
Close the service door and press the
button.
The and lights
flash alternately
The machine has been switched on
with the steam knob in the open
position.
Turn the steam knob clockwise all the
way round (Fig.6).
The , and
lights are on and flashing
The light is on
steady
The water tank is empty or is
positioned incorrectly.
The tank is dirty or lined with lime
scale.
Fill the water tank as described in par.
5,note 6 and insert it fully.
Rinse or descale the tank.
The light flashes The machine cannot make the cof-
fee and is noisy.
Turn the steam knob anticlockwise (Fig. 5) as
described in par.5 note 10.
The light is on
steady
The coffee grounds container is full
or not in place.
The grounds container has not
been replaced after cleaning.
Empty the grounds container and clean it as descri-
bed in par.5 - note 7,then insert it fully.
Open the access door and replace the
grounds container.
The light flashes The ground coffee has not been
poured into the funnel with the
function selected.
Add the ground coffee as described in
par.7.
No more coffee beans Fill the container with beans, as descri-
bed in par.4.2
LIGHTS DESCRIPTION MEANING ACTION
The service door is open. If the service door cannot be closed,
check that the infuser is inserted cor-
rectly (par. 10.2 - note 1)
The light is flashing
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
The coffee comes out too slowly.
Turn the grinding adjustment knob
(Fig. 17) one click clockwise (par.
6).
If the coffee grinder is very noisy, it means
that a small stone in the coffee beans has
blocked the coffee grinder.
Contact an authorised Dè Longhi servi-
ce centre.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOLUTION
Heat the cups by rinsing them in hot water or
leaving them to rest for at least 15 minutes on
the cup warmer tray on the lid (see par. 5
note 3).
Heat the infuser by pressing the button
before making the coffee (Fig. 14, see note 3, chap-
ter 5).
Turn the right-hand knob (Fig. 7) a little
clockwise (see chap. 5 note 2)
Turn the grinding adjustment knob (Fig. 17)
one click anticlockwise (see chap. 6).
Use another brand of coffee blend.
Turn the grinding adjustment knob (Fig.17) one
click clockwise (see chap.6).
Turn the right-hand knob (Fig. 7) a little anti-
clockwise.
Turn the grinding adjustment knob (Fig. 17) one click
anticlockwise (see chap.6).
Turn the right-hand knob (Fig. 7) a little clockwise.
PROBLEM
• The coffee does not come
out of one of the spouts.
• The coffee is not creamy
enough
• The coffee comes out too
slowly
• The coffee comes out too
quickly.
CAUSE
• The cups have not been prehea-
ted.
• The infuser is too cold
• The machine uses too little cof-
fee during the infusion process.
• The coffee is ground too coarse
• The ground coffee is not correct
• The coffee is ground too fine.
• The machine uses too much cof-
fee during the infusion process
• The coffee is ground too coar-
se
• The machine uses too little cof-
fee during infusion.
If the machine is not working and an alarm light is on, the causes of the malfunction can be identified and resolved by
referring to chap.12. If, on the other hand,no alarm light is on, run the following checks before calling the service centre.
LIGHTS DESCRIPTION MEANING ACTION
The light is on
steady and the green
lights are flashing.
Insert the infuser, see par.10.2
The inside of the machine is very
dirty.
Thoroughly clean the inside of
the machine, as described in par.
10.2
After cleaning, the infuser has pro-
bably been left out of the coffee
maker
13 PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE RESOLVED BEFORE CALLING THE SERVICE CENTRE
10
The light is
flashing The ground coffee funnel is clog-
ged.
Empty the funnel with the help of a
knife, as described in par. 7 note 5
(Fig.20).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOLUTION
Scrape the remains of dry coffee
accumulated with a needle (Fig. 28).
Clean the holes in the milk frother and the
steam nozzle (see chap.9 - Fig.27).
Remove the ground coffee inside the
funnel, using a knife (see chap. 7 –
note 5). Then clean the infuser and
the inside of the machine (see the
description in par. 10.2)
Check that the power cable is plug-
ged into the power outlet
Turn the machine off (see par. 10.2).
WARNING: the infuser can only be
removed when the machine is off.
Attempting to remove the infuser with
the machine on will risk causing dama-
ge.
Remove the infuser and thoroughly
clean the inside of the machine, as
described in par. 10.2. Repeat the opera-
tion using a maximum of 1 level measu-
re of ground coffee
Thoroughly clean the inside of the
machine, as described in par. 10.2.
Repeat the operation by first pres-
sing the button, as indicated in
chapter 7.
Remove the infuser and thoroughly
clean the inside of the machine, as
described in par. 10.2. Repeat the
operation, however switching on the
machine first.
Scrape the holes with a needle (see
par. 10.1, Fig. 28).
Thoroughly clean the mobile drawer,
above all near the hinges, so that
they swing smoothly.
PROBLEM
• The coffee does not
come out of one of the
spouts.
• Turning the steam knob,
no steam comes out of
the milk frother.
• Pressing the and
buttons, the machine
does not deliver coffee,
but only water.
• Pressing the button,
the machine does not
switch on.
• The infuser cannot be
removed for cleaning.
• Ground coffee is used
(rather than beans) and
the machine does not
deliver the coffee.
• The coffee does not
come out of the spouts,
but rather around the
service door.
CAUSE
•The outlet is blocked
• The holes in the spouts are clog-
ged.
• Ground coffee may be blocked in
the funnel.
• The machine is not plugged in.
• The machine is on. The infuser
can only be removed if the
machine is off
•Too much ground coffee has
been added.
•The button has not been
pressed and the machine has
used both the ground coffee
added and the coffee ground by
the grinder.
•Ground coffee has been added
when the machine is off.
•The holes in the spouts are clog-
ged with dry coffee.
•The mobile drawer inside the
service door is blocked and can-
not swing.

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