DeLonghi EC 860 Instructions For Use Manual page 5

2. Completely dip the strip into a glass of water for one
second.
3. Remove the strip from the water and shake it slightly.
After about one minute 1, 2, 3 or 4 red squares form,
depending on the hardness of the water (4 red squares =
very hard water).
4. Access the programming menu.
5. Once obtained the result of the strip, keep the " hot water"
button pressed until the lights turn-on, as in
following table:
5. When the lights relative to the detected water hardness
turn-on, release the button.
6. Press button to turn the appliance off (stand-by).
Please note:
If the water filter is correctly used, set the machine on to a
lower hardness level compared to that detected by the reactive
strip.
on/oFF and stand-by
When the main switch is in pos. I, turn the appliance on and off
(stand-by) by pressing the
The appliance automatically turns off (stand-by) after 75
minutes of non-use: to change the non-use time, refer to
paragraph " Adjust stand-by".
how to prepare espresso using ground coffee
• Insert the filter for ground coffee (D2 or D3) in the filter-
holder (fig. 10). Use the filter
one coffee or the filter
coffees.
button.
if wanting to make
if wanting to make 2
instructions for use
• To prepare one coffee, fill the filter with one level
measuring spoon of ground coffee, about 0.24 oz./7 gr
(fig. 11). If you wish to prepare two cups of coffee, fill
the filter with two less-than-level measuring spoons
of ground coffee (about 0.48 oz./7+7 gr.). Fill the filter
a little at a time to prevent the ground coffee from
overflowing.
Attention:
For correct use, before filling the filter with ground coffee
always make sure there is no residual coffee from the previous
infusion in the filter.
• Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly
using the coffee tamper (fig. 12). Pressing the ground
coffee is very important to obtain a good espresso. If
excessively pressed, the coffee will slowly leak and it will
be stronger. Whereas, if slightly pressed, the coffee will
come out too quickly and will be light.
• Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter-holder
and attach it to the machine: for correct attachment,
align the filter-holder handle to symbol
13), attach the filter-holder and turn handle to the right,
until aligned to position
• Position the cup or cups under the filter-holder spouts
(fig. 15). It is advised to heat the cups before making the
coffee, rinsing them with hot water.
• Ensure the lights relative to the coffee buttons are on,
press the coffee buttons (
proceeds and interrupts automatically.
how to prepare espresso using pods
Please note:
use pods that comply with the ESE Standard: this will be
indicated on the packaging by the following mark.
The ESE Standard is a system accepted by
leading coffee pod manufacturers and allows
espresso coffee to be made simply and
without mess.
• Insert the filter for pods coffee (D4
holder (fig. 10).
• Insert the pod, centering it as close as possible on the
filter (fig. 16). Always follow the instructions of the pod
pack for correct positioning of the pod in the filter.
• Attach the filter-holder to the machine: for correct
attachment, align the filter-holder handle to symbol
OPEN (fig. 13), attach the filter-holder and turn handle to
the right, until aligned to position
10
en
OPEN (fig.
CLOSE (fig. 14).
or ): the appliance
) in the filter-
CLOSE (fig. 14).