DeLonghi EC 190 Instruction Manual page 2

EC190/200 GB 16-12-2002
WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water
in the compartment under the tank; as a result, this
compartment should be dried using a clean sponge.
Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in
the tank and always remember to fill the tank when
theater level goes below the MIN level
PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE
To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right
temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is
preheated.Turn the selector knob so that the indented
line on the selector knob points to the boiler on function
(fig.5). Attach the empty filter holder (without
coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler
outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 6). Be sure
that the stean knob is firmly closed).
1.Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the
machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with
the handle towards the left
and at the same time turn the handle as far right as
possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally
aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is
firmly attached to the appliance.
2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same
cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be
preheated.
3.Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 7)
and turn the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig8) Allow water to flow until the
orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig 5)
4.Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes
on again and repeat the whole operation one more
time.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE:
1.After preheating the appliance as described in the
above paragraph, insert the ground coffee filter
with frother into the filter holder, making sure the
tab is correctly inserted into the housing as shown
in fig. 9.
2.To prepare a single coffee, fill the filter with a level
measure of ground coffee, about 7 g (fig. 10). To
prepare two coffees, use the filter and fill with two
loosely filled measures of ground coffee (about 6+6
g). Fill the filter in small doses to prevent the ground
coffee from overflowing.
IMPORTANT: For correct operation, before adding the
ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter
is free from ground coffee from the previous infusion.
3.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it
lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. 11).
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3.
4.Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by
5.Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig 6) then turn
6.Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 7)
(fig 5). Push upwards
7.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right
8.To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with
9. To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob
ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is
necessary to wash all of the accessories and the
internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five
coffees without using the ground coffee
HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER
HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted):
• Preheat the machine as described in the
• Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order
to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too
hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be
of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come
out too fast and cream will be a very light color.
Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter
holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance.
Rotate firmly (fig. 5) to avoid leaks of water.
rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the
removable drip tray (fig 12). Ensure that the cup or
cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter
holder.
the selector knob to the espresso function
until the desired quantity of coffee is obtained. To stop
the delivery, turn the selector to the
and turn the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig 8). Allow water to flow until the
orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig 5)
to left.
ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the
filter holder while the machine in brewing coffee.
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order
to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too
hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be
of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come
out too fast and cream will be a very light color.
the special lever that is built into the handle and let
the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter
holder (Fig. 12).
on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig. 14).
'Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making
sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit.
Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is
delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as
guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder
gaskets is more effective.
(fig 7)
position.