Cleaning The Cappuccino Maker After Use; Hot Water; Cleaning; Cleaning The Machine - DeLonghi ECAM23.21 Series Manual

Danger of burns!
Stop steam delivery before removing the container with
the frothed milk to avoid burns caused by splashes of boil-
ing milk.
8. Add the milk froth to the coffee prepared previously. The
cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and, if desired, sprin-
kle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use.

Clean the cappuccino maker each time you use it to avoid the
build-up of milk residues or blockages.
1. Place a container under the cappuccino maker and deliver
a little water for a few seconds by turning the steam dial to
the I position. Then turn the steam dial to the 0 position to
stop hot water delivery.
2. Wait for a few minutes for the cappuccino maker to cool
down, hold the handle of the cappuccino tube in one hand
and with the other turn the cappuccino maker anticlock-
wise (fig. 19) then remove by pulling downwards.
3. Also remove the steam connection nozzle by pulling it
downwards (fig. 20).
4. Make sure the two holes shown by the arrow in fig. 21 are
not blocked. If necessary, clean using a toothpick.
5. Wash all parts of the cappuccino maker thoroughly with a
sponge and warm water.
6. Reinsert the connection nozzle and replace the cappuccino
maker on the nozzle, turning it and pushing it upwards
until it is attached.

HOT WATER

Danger of burns!
Never leave the machine unattended while delivering hot water.
The hot water spout becomes hot while water is being delivered
and must be handled by the handle only.
1. Place a container under the cappuccino maker (as close as
possible to avoid splashes).
2. Turn the steam dial to the I position. Delivery begins.
3. Stop by turning the steam dial to the 0 position.
Please note :
If "energy saving" mode is active, you may have to wait a few
seconds before the hot water is delivered.

CLEANING

Cleaning the machine

The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- coffee grounds container (A13),
- drip tray (A17) and condensate tray (A14),
- water tank (A9),
- coffee spouts (A12),
- pre-ground coffee funnel (A6),
- inside of the machine, accessible after opening the infuser
door (A10),
- infuser (A11).
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the machine. With De'Longhi superautomatic machines,
you need not use chemical products to clean the machine.
The descaler recommended by De'Longhi is made from
natural and completely biodegradable substances.
• None of the components can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Do not use metal objects to remove scale or coffee deposits
as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.

Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When the light flashes, the coffee grounds container must
be emptied and cleaned. Unless you clean the grounds contain-
er, the light will continue to flash and the appliance cannot be
used to make coffee. To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (fig. 23), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to re-
move all residues left on the bottom.
• Check the red condensate tray and empty if necessary.
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must al-
ways be emptied, even if it contains few grounds.
If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the grounds
container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.

Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!
If the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could over-
flow from the edge and seep inside or around the machine.
This could damage the machine, the surface it rests on or the
surrounding area.
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the
level of water it contains (fig. 24).
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray
must be emptied and cleaned.
To remove the drip tray:
1. Remove the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 23);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;
3. Check the condensate tray and empty if necessary.
4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.
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