Processing Hot Water; Cleaning And Maintenance - DeLonghi EAM4000 Series Instruction Manual

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Note: To make a creamier froth, dip the milk frother into the milk and rotate the container with slow
movements from the bottom to the top. It is recommended to limit steam delivery to no more than
2 minutes at a time.
11. Once you have achieved the desired froth, stop the steam flow by turning the steam control dial
clockwise until it stops (Figure 8), and the press the steam function button (Figure 17 ) to deactivate
steam function.
12. Note (Making espresso / coffee after using steam function): Immediately after using the milk
frother, press the steam function button to deactivate the steam function. If you press the or the
button to make espresso / coffee again, the machine is too hot to make espresso / coffee.
The green and lights will flash indicating that the temperature is not suitable for making
espresso / coffee. Simply wait 10 minutes for the machine to cool down. The lights will illuminate
steadily (without flashing) indicating that the machine is now ready to make espresso / coffee
again.
Tip: To cool the machine down more quickly after having deactivated the steam function, turn the
steam control dial and release some water from the milk frother into a container, until the green
and lights stop flashing.
14: Processing Hot Water Through the Frother
Please follow the instructions below.
1. Make sure that the green and lights are on steadily (not flashing).
2. Turn the milk frother towards the outside of the machine (Figure 3).
3. Position a container underneath the milk frother (Figure 3).
4. Turn the steam control dial half a turn counter-clockwise until it stops. (Figure 7).
5. Hot water will release from the milk frother and start to fill the container. Use caution, water is hot!
6. To stop the flow of hot water, turn the steam control dial all the way clockwise. (Figure 8) and
return the milk frother to the original position towards the center of the machine.
7. Note: It is recommended to deliver hot water for no more than 2 minutes.

15: Cleaning and Maintenance

• WARNING: Before performing any cleaning operations, the machine MUST be cooled down,
turned off (unless otherwise noted) and unplugged from the power outlet (unless otherwise noted).
• The machine must be cleaned in order to function properly.
• Never immerse the machine in water or other liquid. It's an electrical appliance.
• Do not use solvents or harsh abrasive detergents.
• The outside surface of the machine can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
• All of the components (parts and accessories) of the machine must not be washed in the
dishwasher.
15.1 Cleaning the Used Coffee Container:
• Whenever the light illuminates steadily, the used coffee container needs to be cleaned.
• Remove the used coffee container and discard the coffee grounds.
• Wash the container with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace the used coffee container.
15.2 Cleaning the Water Tank:
• The water tank should be cleaned regularly.
• Remove the water tank by moving the milk frother to the outside of the machine.
• Wash the tank with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace the water tank.