Smeg ECF01 User manual

Description
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2 Description
2.1 Product Description
Model ECF01 - Espresso Machine
1 Cup warmer tray
2 Grouphead
3 Filter holder
4 Steel cup tray
5 Floater
6 Stainless steel drip tray
7 Hot water and steam wand/Cappuccino
frother
8 Steam valve
9 ON/OFF switch
10 Water tank cover
11 Water tank (1 liter)
12 Measuring scoop/tamper
13 Soft pod filter basket
14 1-cup ground coffee filter basket
15 2-cup ground coffee filter basket
16 Water softener filter (optional)
17 1-cup coffee button (white light)
18 2-cup coffee button (white light)
19 Steam button (white light)/Descaler
button (orange light)
20 Non-slip feet
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3.1 Before first use
1. Remove any labels and stickers from the
espresso machine.
2. Thoroughly wash and dry the espresso
machine’s parts (see “4 Cleaning and
maintenance”).
3. Remove the cover (1) by pulling it
upwards and then pull out the tank (2).
4. Fill the tank (2) with fresh, clean water
directly from the faucet or by using a
pitcher, being careful not to exceed the
maximum level indicated on the tank.
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Risk of accident
• Do not operate the espresso machine
without water in the tank or without the
tank in place.
The parts that may come into
contact with food are made of
materials that comply with all legal
provisions in force.
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3.2 First use
1. Turn on the espresso machine using the
ON/OFF switch (1): the lights of the
three buttons (2), (3) and (4) will flash in
sequence.
2. Lights (2) and (3) will flash to indicate
that the machine is reaching the pre-set
temperature. The espresso machine is
ready for use as soon as the lights stop
flashing.
3. Place a container under the hot water/
steam wand (4).
4. Turn the steam valve (5) to the
position and dispense 1/2 cup of water.
5. Turn the steam valve (5) back to the
position.
6. Attach the filter holder by aligning the
handle with and turning it to the
right to the position.
7. To rinse the machine’s internal circuits,
place a container under the coffe spout
and press the button.
8. Repeat this procedure 5 times.
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Make 4-5 espressos or 4-5
cappuccinos to obtain a
satisfactory result.
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Then proceed with rinsing the “steam”
circuit:
9. Place a container under the hot water
spout and turn the steam valve to the
position. Hot water is delivered.
10. When the appliance automatically
stops the hot water delivery, turn the
steam valve back to the position.
11. Repeat this procedure 1 more time (if
necessary, refill the tank).
Filters
The coffee machine comes with three filters:
a one-cup filter, a two-cup filter, and a soft
pod filter. Below each filter you will find the
corresponding symbol.
3.3 How to make espresso
Ground coffee:
1. Place the ground coffee filter basket (1)
in the filter holder (2), choosing the one-
cup or the two-cup basket.
2. Tamp the ground coffee down using the
tamper (3).
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3. Wipe off any excess ground coffee
from the edge of the filter holder.
Attach the filter holder by aligning the
handle with and turning it to the
right to the position.
4. Place the cup or cups under the filter
holder spouts and press the coffee
button or .
• For one cup, fill the filter basket
with one level scoop of coffee
(about 1 tablespoon.)
• For two cups, fill the filter basket
with two scoops of coffee.
• For a stronger coffee, tamp the
ground coffee hard with the
tamper.
• For a weaker coffee, use the
tamper to tamp the ground
coffee lightly.
Risk of scalding
• To avoid any splashing, do not detach
the filter holder while coffee is being
dispensed. Wait a few seconds for the
process to finish.
After the machine has not been
used for a while (more than 30
minutes) it is normal for the first
cups of coffee not to be at the right
temperature.
The recommendations for
obtaining a hot coffee immediately
are shown in section “4.5 What to
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Coffee soft pods:
1. Insert the coffee soft pod filter basket
in the filter holder.
2. Insert the soft pod in the filter holder trying
to center it as much as possible.
3. Proceed in the same way as with ground
coffee.
3.4 How to make cappuccino
1. Make an espresso in a large cup.
2. Press the button: the light will flash.
3. Fill a container with 1/2 cup cold,
partially skimmed milk for each
cappuccino you want to make.
4. When the light stops flashing, place
an empty container under the
cappuccino frother (1) and turn the
steam valve (2) to the position to
drain any water present and then close
the valve.
5. Place the container with the milk under
the cappuccino frother (1), immersing the
cappuccino frother a few millimeters
below the surface. Turn the steam valve (2)
to the position and slowly move the
container up and down to obtain a
creamier foam.
Risk of scalding
• To avoid any splashing, do not detach
the filter holder while coffee is being
dispensed. Wait a few seconds for the
process to finish.
• The process can be interrupted
at any time by pressing the coffee
button.
• To increase the amount of coffee
in the cup, hold down the coffee
button.
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6. Once the volume of the milk has
doubled, dip the cappuccino frother
deep into the milk and heat to 140°F
(60°C). Stop the frothing process by
turning the steam valve clockwise.
7. Pour the milk into the cups with the
espresso.
3.5 How to heat water
1. Turn the machine on using the ON/OFF
switch.
2. Place a container under the cappuccino
frother.
3. Turn the steam valve to the position
to let the hot water out.
3.6 Accessing the programming
menus and changing the settings
1. Make sure that the machine is ready to
use and hold the button for 10
seconds until the three buttons start
flashing: the machine will enter
programming mode.
2. Program the machine settings to your
own needs.
3. To exit the menu, simply do not press any
button for 15 seconds.
• To make more than one
cappuccino, first prepare all the
espresso and then froth the milk
for all the cappuccinos.
• For hygiene reasons, it is
recommended to clean the
cappuccino frother after use.
• Clean out the milk residue by
opening the steam valve to let out
the steam.
• Release the steam for only a
maximum of 60 seconds.
• Release the steam for only a
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Setting the coffee temperature
1. Access the programming menu.
2. Press the button to select the
temperature of the coffee. The lights of
the current setting will turn on:
3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the
desired temperature: low ,
medium or high .
5. The button will flash to indicate the
selection has been saved.
Setting the amount of coffee
To change the quantity of coffee dispensed
by the machine:
1. Place one or two cups under the filter
holder spouts.
2. Press the button for one cup or two
cups and hold it down.
3. The machine will start dispensing coffee.
4. Release the button as soon as you reach
the desired amount of coffee.
5. The light will flash to indicate that the
selected quantity has been saved.
Setting the water hardness
1. Access the programming menu.
2. Press the button to select the water
hardness. The lights of the current setting
will turn on:
3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the
water hardness:
5. The button will flash to indicate the
selection has been saved.
Lights Temperature setting
Low
Medium
High
Lights Water setting
Soft
Medium
Hard
soft medium hard
<10°dH 10°dH - 20°dH > 20°dH
<18°fH 18°fH - 36°fH > 36°fH
< 180 mg/l
CaCo3
180-300 mg/l
CaCo3
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Setting the auto shut-off time
For energy saving reasons, the espresso
machine is equipped with an auto shut-off
feature that activates when the machine has
been left on for a long time.
To set the auto shut-off time:
1. Access the programming menu.
2. Press the button to select the auto
shut-off time. The lights of the current
setting will turn on:
3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the
time you want to set, choosing from 9
minutes , 30 minutes or 3
hours .
5. The button will flash to indicate the
selection has been saved.
Restoring the factory settings
To restore factory settings:
1. Access the programming menu.
2. Turn the steam valve to the position.
3. Press the button: the three lights will
blink to indicate that the original settings
have been restored.
4. Turn the steam valve back to the
position.
Lights Time setting
9 minutes
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3.7 How to cool down the boiler
The boiler must be cooled down if you want
to make coffee immediately after frothing
milk for cappuccino.
If the boiler is not cooled down, the coffee
will be burned.
1. Place a container under the cappuccino
frother and open the steam valve to
dispense hot water.
2. The hot water will stop coming out as
soon as the machine has cooled down.
3. Close the steam valve and proceed with
making the coffee.

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4Cleaningandmaintenance
4.1 Warnings
4.2 Cleaning the body of the
espresso machine
To maintain the outer surfaces, you must
clean them regularly after each use after
letting them cool down. Clean with a soft,
damp cloth.
4.3 Cleaning the parts of the
espresso machine
Cleaning the drip tray
The drip tray is fitted with a red floater (1)
that protrudes from the cup tray as soon as
the maximum level of liquid is exceeded.
1. Remove the cup tray (2) and then the
drip tray (3) to empty it.
2. Clean the tray with a cloth and put it
back in place with the cup tray.
Cleaning the filter baskets
Clean the filter baskets regularly under
running water. If the holes are clogged,
clean them with a pin or a brush.
Misuse
Risk of electric shock
• Unplug the espresso machine before
cleaning.
• Do not immerse the espresso machine in
water or other liquids.
• Allow the espresso machine to cool
before cleaning.
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Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
espresso maker.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
with metallic surface finishes (e.g.
anodizing, nickel or chrome plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powders, stain
removers and metal scouring pads).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
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Cleaning the cappuccino frother
Clean the cappuccino frother immediately
after use.
1. Turn the steam valve to release a little
steam and to clean out the milk
remaining inside it.
2. Switch off the espresso machine using the
ON/OFF switch.
3. Hold the tube of the cappuccino frother (1)
with one hand and with the other turn the
cappuccino frother (2) counterclockwise
and slide it down.
4. Remove the rubber nozzle (3) from the
frother tube by pulling down on it.
5. Wash the cappuccino frother and the
nozzle with warm water.
6. Check that the hole (4) is not obstructed.
7. Insert the nozzle (3) in the cappuccino
frother tube (1) and reposition the
cappuccino frother (2) by sliding it
upwards and turning it counterclockwise.
8. Put the cappuccino frother back together
by following the cleaning instructions in
reverse order.
Cleaning the grouphead
The grouphead should be rinsed out after
every 200 coffees by flushing about 2 cups
of water through it. To do this, press the
coffee button without loading ground
coffee or a soft pod.
Cleaning the water tank
Clean the water tank about once a month
with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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4.4 Descaling
The espresso machine should be descaled
when the button lights up orange.
1. Fill the water tank with a solution of water
and descaling solution in the amounts
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch.
3. Remove the filter holder and place a
container under the cappuccino frother.
4. Wait until the or lights stop
flashing.
5. Hold down the button for 10
seconds until the three buttons begin to
blink in sequence.
6. Turn the steam valve to the position.
7. Press to start the descaling process.
8. The descaling cycle will automatically
perform a series of rinses to remove
limescale from the espresso machine.
9. When the orange indicator light
flashes, it means the descaling cycle has
been interrupted.
10. Remove the water tank, empty it and
rinse it.
11. Fill the tank up with water to the
maximum level and put it back in place.
12. Place an empty container under the
cappuccino frother and check that the
steam valve is in the position. Then,
press the button to start the rinse
cycle.
13. When the water tank is empty, it is
necessary to perform a new rinse cycle,
following steps 10,11 and 12.
14. When the water tank is empty, the
orange indicator light turns off to
indicate that descaling has finished.
15. Make sure that the steam valve is in the
c l o s e d p o s i t i o n .
Descaling and rinsing the grouphead
During the descaling cycle, close the steam
valve from time to time to make the
descaling solution flow out of the
grouphead.
During the rinse cycle, close the steam valve
from time to time to rinse the grouphead.
Risk of injury
• Descaler contains acids which may
irritate the skin and eyes.
• Carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions and safety warnings on the
packaging in the event of contact with
the skin or eyes.
• Use a descaling solution recommended
by Smeg to avoid damage to the
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4.5 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The coffee does not come
out
No water in the tank. Fill the tank.
The filter holes are blocked. Clean the filter basket by
using a brush or a pin.
The tank is not inserted correctly. Insert the tank correctly.
Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle.
The coffee drips from the
filter holder and not from
the spouts
The filter holder is not attached
properly or is dirty.
Attach the filter holder and
turn it until it stops.
Clean the filter holder.
The grouphead gasket is worn. Have it replaced at an
authorized service center.
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The filter holder does not
latch into the espresso
machine The filter basket is too full. Use the measuring scoop
provided and use the
correct filter basket.
The espresso machine
does not work and all the
lights are blinking Possible fault. Unplug the espresso
machine and contact an
authorized service center.
The espresso’s crema is
clear and comes out too
quickly from the spout
The ground coffee has not been
tamped enough. Tamp the coffee more.
There is too little ground coffee. Increase the amount.
The coffee grind is too coarse. Only use ground coffee for
espresso machines.
The quality of the ground coffee is
not correct. Change the type of ground coffee.
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The espresso’s crema is
dark and comes out too
slowly from the spout
The ground coffee has been
tamped too hard. Tamp the coffee less.
There is too much ground coffee. Decrease the amount.
The grouphead or the filter basket
is clogged. Clean the outlet and the filter basket.
The coffee grind is too fine. Only use ground coffee for
espresso machines.
Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle.
The and lights
flash for a few seconds
Steam valve open. Close the steam valve.
Boiler temperature is too high. Cool down the boiler.
Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle.
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No water in the tank. Fill the tank.
The grouphead or the filter basket
is clogged. Clean the grouphead and the filter.
The tank is not inserted correctly. Insert the tank correctly.
Coffee is not hot Machine not used for a long
time.
Increase the temperature of
the coffee from the
programming menu
following the instructions in
section “Setting the coffee
temperature”.
Dispense hot water into the
cup in which the coffee will
be prepared in order to
heat the cup.
Problem Possible cause Solution
If the problem has not been
resolved or there are other types of
faults, contact your local
authorized service center.