Cleaning The Cappuccino Maker After Use; Heating Water; Cleaning; Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray - DeLonghi ECAM21.11X Instructions For Use Manual

6. To obtain a creamier froth, rotate the container with slow
upward movements. You should not deliver steam for more
than 3 minutes at a time.
7. When you have obtained the required froth, stop steam
delivery by turning the steam dial back to the 0 position.
Danger of burns!
Stop steam delivery before removing the container with the
frothed milk to avoid burns caused by splashes of boiling milk.
8. Add the milk froth to the coffee prepared previously.
The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and, if desired,
sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use

Clean the cappuccino maker after use 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 rotating the steam dial
to the I position (fig. 5).
Then turn the steam dial to the 0 position to stop the flow
of hot water.
2. Wait a few minutes for the cappuccino maker to cool down.
Grip the handle of the cappuccino maker tube firmly in one
hand and with the other rotate the cappuccino maker anti-
clockwise (fig. 16), then remove by pulling downwards.
3. Also remove the steam nozzle by pulling it downwards (fig.
17).
4. Make sure the two holes shown by the arrow in fig. 18 are
not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
5. Wash all parts of the cappuccino maker thoroughly with a
sponge and warm water.
6. Replace the nozzle and put the cappuccino maker back
on the nozzle, pushing it and turning it upwards until it is
attached.

HEATING 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 hot water spout becomes hot while water is
being delivered and must be handled by the handle only.
1. 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

Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the appliance. With De'Longhi superautomatic coffee ma-
chines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations 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 container, 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. 24), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to re-
move all residues left on the bottom.
• Also check the condensate tray (red) and empty if
necessary.
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.

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 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. 25).
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. 24);
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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