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Take a few minutes to read these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine.
Important warnings are identified by these symbols. These warnings must absolutely be respected.
Failure to observe the warning could result in possibly life threatening injury from electric shock.
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 identifies important advice or information for the user.
The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description of the Appliance.
In the event of problems, first try and resolve them following the information given in the section "Explanation of lights" and "Troubleshooting".
If this does not resolve the problem or you require further information, you should consult Customer Services by calling the number given on the annexed "Customer Service" sheet.
If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call the number given in the guarantee.
If repairs are required, contact De'Longhi Customer Services only.
The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate provided with the appliance.
This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock.
You should therefore respect the following safety warnings:
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from children.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Risk 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.
This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks.
All other use is considered improper.
This appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.
This is an household appliance only.
It is not intended to be used in:
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Please note:
Keep these instructions. If the appliance is passed to other persons, they must also be provided with these instructions.
A1. Control panel
A2. Grinding adjustment knob
A3. Cup shelf
A4. Beans container lid
A5. Pre-ground coffee funnel lid
A6. Pre-ground coffee funnel
A7. Beans container
A8. Main switch
A9. Water tank
A10. Infuser door
A11. Infuser
A12. Coffee spout (adjustable height)
A13. Coffee grounds container
A14. Condensate tray
A15. Cup tray
A16. Drip tray water level indicator
A17. Drip tray
A18. Cappuccino maker
A19. Steam/hot water knob
A number of buttons on the panel have a double function. This is indicated in brackets in the description.
B1. Lights
B2. : button: turns the appliance on and off.
B3. P button to access the menu
B4. 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).
B5. Selection knob: turn to select the required quantity of coffee. (When in the settings MENU, turn to select the required function).
B6. aroma selection button: to select the coffee taste
B7. button: to make 1 cup of coffee with the settings displayed
B8. button: to make 2 cups of coffee with the settings displayed
B9. button: to deliver steam to make hot drinks with milk. (When you access the MENU: "OK" button to confirm the selection made)
C1. Measure
C2. Cleaning brush
C3. Descaler bottle
C4. Water softener filter (certain models only)
Light flashing: the machine is heating up or a rinse cycle is underway.
The appliance is delivering two cups of coffee.
"Energy Saving" mode is active.
Light on steadily: the "steam" function has been selected;
Light flashing: you must turn the steam knob.
An alarm is displayed on the control panel (see the section: "Explanation of lights").
Light flashing: the water softener filter must be replaced.
Light on steadily: the grounds container is missing and must be inserted in the appliance;
Light flashing: the grounds container is full and must be emptied.
Light on steadily: the water tank is missing;
Light flashing: there is not enough water in the tank.
Light flashing: the appliance must be descaled (see the section "Descaling").
Indicates the button to press to exit the programming menu or selected function.
Indicates the button to press to confirm the function selected in the programming menu.
After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are present.
Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De'Longhi Customer Services.
When installing the appliance, respect the following safety warnings:
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance.
Connect the appliance to an efficiently 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 qualified professional.
Please note!
Follow the instructions:
The coffee maker is now ready for normal use.
Please note!
Please note!
Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch on the back of the appliance is in the I position (fig. 3).
Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.
The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle.
Danger of burns!
During rinsing, a little hot water comes out of the coffee spouts and is collected in the drip tray underneath.
Avoid contact with splashes of water.
The appliance is at temperature when the light goes off and the lights corresponding to the selected coffee taste and quantity come on.
Each time the appliance is turned off, it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.
Danger of burns!
During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water.
To turn the appliance off, press the button (fig. 7). The appliance performs a rinse cycle, then goes off.
Please note!
If the appliance is not used for an extended period, place the main switch in the 0 position (fig. 3).
To avoid damaging the appliance, never place the main switch (fig. 3) in the 0 position while the appliance is on.
When you access the programming menu by pressing the P button, the following menu settings are available: Descale, Auto-off, Set temperature, Energy Saving, Water hardness, Install filter, Replace filter, Default values, Statistics.
For instructions on descaling, see the "DESCALE" section.
Please note
The appliance is set to turn off automatically if not used for 2 hours.
The time can be changed so that the appliance switches off after 15 or 30 minutes, or after 1, 2 or 3 hours.
To modify the temperature (low, medium, high) of the water used to make the coffee, proceed as follows:
Use this function to enable or disable energy saving mode. This mode is active by default, reducing energy consumption while the machine is on in compliance with current European regulations.
Please note!
A few seconds may elapse between energy saving mode and delivery of the first coffee as the appliance must heat up again.
For instructions on setting water hardness, see the "SETTING WATER HARDNESS" section.
For instructions on how to install the filter, see the section "Installing the filter".
For instructions on how to replace the filter, see the section "Water softener filter".
This resets all menu settings and programmed quantities back to the default values.
This displays statistics relating to the machine. To display, proceed as follows:
The appliance is set by default to make coffee with a standard taste.
You can also choose one of these tastes:
To change the taste, press the button (fig. 9) repeatedly until the required taste appears.
The appliance is set by default to make a standard quantity of coffee.
To select the quantity of coffee, turn the selection knob (fig. 8) until the light corresponding to the required quantity of coffee comes on:
The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver 30 ml of "my coffee".
To modify the quantity, proceed as follows:
The quantity of coffee in the cup has now been programmed.
The coffee mill is preset in the factory to make coffee correctly and should not require adjusting initially. However, if after making the first few coffees you find that the coffee is too thin and not creamy enough or that delivery is too slow (a drop at a time), this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 12).
Please note!
The grinding adjustment knob must only be turned when the coffee mill is in operation.
If the coffee is delivered too slowly or not at all, turn one click clockwise towards "7".
For fuller bodied creamier coffee, turn one click anticlockwise towards "1" (do not turn more than one click at a time otherwise the coffee could be delivered a drop at a time).
These adjustments will only be evident after at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered. If this adjustment does not obtain the desired result, turn the knob another click.
For a hotter coffee, before delivery you are recommended to:
Do not use caramelised or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable.
Once the coffee has been made, the appliance prepares for use again.
Please note:
Please note:
For hotter coffee, see the section "Tips for a hotter coffee".
Please note:
If you use pre-ground coffee, you can only make one cup of coffee at a time.
Danger of burns
During preparation, steam is given off. Take care to avoid scalds.
Clean the cappuccino maker each time you use it to avoid the build-up of milk residues or blockages.
Danger of burns
When cleaning the cappuccino maker, a little hot water comes out.
Avoid contact with splashes of water.
Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unsupervised while delivering hot water. Stop delivery of hot water as described below when the cup is full.
The cappuccino maker becomes hot while water is being delivered and must be held by the handle only. The hot water spout becomes hot while water is being delivered and must be handled by the handle only.
Please note!
If "Energy Saving" mode is active, you may have to wait a few seconds before the hot water is delivered.
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
When the light flashes, the coffee grounds container must be emptied and cleaned.
Unless you clean the grounds container, the light will continue to flash and the appliance cannot be used to make coffee.
To clean (with the machine on):
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 coffees, the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.
If the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could overflow from the edge and seep inside or around the coffee maker.
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:
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off (see "Turning off") and unplugged from the mains power supply.
Never immerse the coffee maker in water.
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground coffee funnel is not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush supplied.
The infuser (A11) must be cleaned at least once a month.
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.
Descale the appliance when the light on the control panel flashes.
Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes.
It is vital to respect the manufacturer's safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes.
Please note!
Use De'Longhi descaler only.
Under no circumstances should you use sulphamic or acetic based descalers. Their use invalidates the guarantee.
Failure to descale the appliance as described also invalidates the guarantee.
The light is displayed after a period of time established according to the water hardness set. The machine is factory set for a hardness value of 4. The machine 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.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hardness setting.
Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter. If this is not the case with your model, you are recommended to purchase one from De'Longhi Customer Services.
To use the filter correctly, follow the instructions below.
The new filter is active and you can now use the coffee maker.
When the light flashes, after two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, you should replace the filter:
The new filter is now active and you can use the coffee maker.
If you want to continue using the appliance without a filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows:
Voltage: 220-240 V~ 50/60 Hz max. 10A
Absorbed power: 1450W
Pressure: 15 bars
Water tank capacity: 1.8 L max.
Size LxHxD: 238x340x430 mm
Cable length: 1.15 m
Weight: 9.1 kg
Coffee beans container capacity: 150 g max.
The appliance complies with the following EC directives:
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 authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment 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.
LIGHT | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Insufficient water in the tank. | Fill the tank with water and insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place. | |
The tank is not correctly in place. | Insert the tank correctly and press as far as it will go. | |
The grounds container (A13) is full. | Empty the grounds container and drip tray, clean and replace. 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 coffees, the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine. | |
After cleaning, the grounds container has not been replaced. | Remove the drip tray and insert the grounds container. | |
The grinding is too fine and the coffee is delivered too slowly or not at all. | Repeat coffee delivery and turn the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 10) one click clockwise towards "7" while the coffee mill is in operation. If after making at least 2 coffees delivery is still too slow, repeat the correction procedure, turning the grinding adjustment knob another click until delivery is correct (see the section: Adjusting the coffee mill). If the problem persists, turn the steam knob to the I position and deliver water from the cappuccino maker. | |
The "pre-ground coffee" function has been selected without placing any pre-ground coffee in the funnel. | Place pre-ground coffee in the funnel or deselect the "pre-ground" function. | |
The machine must be descaled. | The descaling procedure described in the section "Descaling" needs to be performed as soon as possible. | |
Too much coffee has been used. | Select a milder taste or reduce the quantity of pre-ground coffee then make the coffee again. | |
The coffee beans have run out. | Fill the beans container | |
The pre-ground coffee funnel is clogged. | Empty the funnel with the help of a brush as described in the section "Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel". | |
The infuser has not been replaced after cleaning. | Insert the infuser as described in the section "Cleaning the infuser". | |
The inside of the appliance is very dirty. | Clean the inside of the appliance thoroughly, as described in the section "Cleaning and maintenance". If the message is still displayed after cleaning, contact a customer services. | |
The filter is exhausted. | Replace the filter (see the section "Replacing the water softener filter"). |
Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions.
If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
The coffee is not hot | The cups were not preheated. | Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water (Please note you can use the hot water function). |
The infuser has cooled down because 2/3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made. | Before making the coffee, warm the infuser by pressing the button. | |
Low coffee temperature is set. | In the menu, set a high coffee temperature. | |
The coffee is thin or not creamy enough. | The coffee is ground too coarsely. | Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click anticlockwise towards "1" while the coffee mill is in operation (fig. 10). Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory. The effect is only visible after delivering two coffees (see "Adjusting coffee mill"). |
The coffee is unsuitable. | Use pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers | |
The coffee is delivered too slowly or a drop at a time. | The coffee is ground too finely. | Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click clockwise towards "7" while the coffee mill is in operation (fig. 10). Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory. The effect is only visible after delivering 2 coffees (see the section: "Adjusting the coffee mill"). |
Coffee does not come out of one of the spouts. | The spouts are blocked. | Clean the spouts with a toothpick. |
The frothed milk has large bubbles | The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed. | You should ideally use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C). If the result is still disappointing, try another brand of milk. |
The milk is not frothed | Cappuccino maker dirty. | Clean as described in the section "Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use". |
Steam delivery stops | A safety device stops steam delivery after 3 minutes. | Wait, then activate the steam function again. |
The appliance does not come on. | It is not plugged into the mains socket. | It is not plugged into the mains socket. |
Plug into the mains socket. | Place the main switch in the I position (fig. 1). |
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