CONTENTS MAKING CAPPUCCINOS AND MILK BASED COFFEES ............13 INTRODUCTION ..........7 Filling and attaching the milk container ......13 Symbols used in these instructions ........7 Adjusting the amount of froth ........14 Letters in brackets ............7 Making milk based coffees automatically ...... 14 Troubleshooting and repairs ..........
INTRODUCTION • Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the power cable as you could damage it. Thank you for choosing this automatic espresso and cappuccino • To disconnect the appliance completely, unplug it from the machine. mains socket. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance.
Description of the control panel This is a household appliance only. (page 2 - B ) It is not intended to be used in: A number of buttons on the panel have a double function. This is • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and indicated in brackets in the description.
Installing the appliance 3. “FILL TANK”: extract the water tank (fig. 4), open the lid (fig. 5), fill to the MAX line with fresh water (fig. 6); close Important! the lid again and then replace the tank. When you install the appliance, you should respect the fol- 4.
1. Press the MENU/ESC button to enter the menu; Danger of burns! 2. Press < or > (fig. 9) until “Adjust time” is displayed; During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. 3. Press the OK button (fig. 10): the hours flash; Avoid contact with splashes of water.
Setting water hardness Proceed as follows: 1. Press the MENU/ESC button to enter the menu; For instructions on setting water hardness, see page 20. 2. Press < or > (fig. 9) until “Cup warmer” is displayed; 3. Press the OK button: “Enable?” or “Disable?” will be Setting the language displayed To modify the language of the display, proceed as follows:...
5. Press the MENU/ESC button twice to exit the menu. Please note! The grinding adjustment dial must only be turned when the MAKING COFFEE coffee mill is in operation. Selecting the coffee taste If the coffee is delivered too slowly or The appliance is set by default to make coffee with a standard not at all, turn one click clockwise to- taste.
Press OK”. Add one level measure of pre-ground coffee and press Please note! • Various alarm messages could be displayed while using Coffee delivery resumes and the progress bar gradually fills as the machine (FILL TANK, EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER, preparation progresses. etc.).
6. Attach the milk container to the connection nozzle and 4. Press < or > until the required drink is displayed (MILK, push as far as it will go (fig. 23). The machine emits a beep FLAT WHITE, ESPRESSO MACCHIATO or MY MILK). 5.
Programming the quantity of coffee and milk Please note! in the cup for the CAPPUCCINO, CAFFELATTE and If “Energy saving” mode is active, you may have to wait a few MACCHIATO buttons seconds before the hot water or steam is delivered. The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver standard quantities.
• To avoid milk with poor froth or large bubbles, always clean To clean (with the machine on): the spout as described in the following section. • Extract the drip tray (fig. 30), empty and clean. Cleaning the spout after use •...
3. Replace the filter (if present), fill the tank with fresh water Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it and replace the tank. could be damaged. 6. Use the brush (D2) to remove any coffee residues left in the Cleaning the coffee spouts infuser housing, visible through the infuser door.
to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes. • You should use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may re- sult in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. 1.
WATER SOFTENER FILTER 11. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty under the hot water spout. Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter. If this is not 12. Press the OK button to start rinsing. Hot water flows out the case with your model, you are recommended to purchase of the spout and the message “RINSING, Please wait”...
Removing the filter If you want to use the appliance without the filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal. Proceed as follows: 1. Extract the tank and exhausted filter; 2. Press the MENU/ESC button to enter the menu; 3.
DISPLAYED MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION FILL TANK Insufficient water in the tank. Fill the tank with water and/or insert it cor- rectly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place. EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER The grounds container (A10) is full. Empty the grounds container and drip tray, clean and replace (fig.
GENERAL ALARM The inside of the appliance is very dirty. Clean the inside of the appliance thoroughly, as described in the section “Cleaning”. If the message is still displayed after cleaning, contact a service centre. EMPTY CIRCUIT, FILL CIRCUIT The water circuit is empty Press OK and deliver water from the spout Water delivery (D5), until it flows out normally.
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Coffee does not come out of one of the The spouts are blocked. Clean the spouts with a toothpick (fig. 34). spouts. The appliance does not come on. The power cable is not plugged in Plug the cable fully into the socket on the back properly.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug, following the proce- dure outlined below.
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