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3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press down gently by the manufacturer with the tamper (C5) or (C6) (fig. 8). Make sure the coffee is For more information, visit www.delonghi.com. at the right level after tamping. You may need to add more coffee.
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4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder 4. Place the cup under the filter holder spouts. and attach it to the appliance (fig. 9). 5. Make sure the lights corresponding to the coffee buttons 5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts are on, then press the coffee button (B1).
7. HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE 7.1 Preparing hot milk 1. Prepare the espresso coffee as described above, using suf- To prepare hot, unfrothed milk, follow the instructions above, ficiently large cups. To use tall glasses, remove the drip tray making sure the frother dial (A14) is positioned upwards, set to and stand the glasses on the mug and glass tray (A10);...
3. Exit the menu After 15 seconds of inactivity, the machine automatically Press exits the settings menu. to select Low (*) Only for models EC685 EX4, EC685 EX4, EC785 EX4 temperature Please note: Press • The light corresponding to the changed setting flashes to select quickly to confirm the change.
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Important! Pod filter • None of the components or accessories is dishwasher safe. Rinse with running water. Make sure the holes are not blocked. If • Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean necessary, clean with a pin (fig. 23-24). the coffee machine.
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If the descaling cycle is not correctly completed (e.g. elec- and reposition it under the spouts. trical power failure), it is recommended to repeat the cycle. Only for models EC685 EX4, EC685 EX4, EC785 EX4: If the descaling function is accidentally activated, it can be stopped by pressing the button for at least 10 seconds.
13. EXPLANATION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS Lights Operation Meaning The ON/OFF button is turned on The appliance performs a self-diagnosis cycle, indicated by sequential flashing of the lights When the appliance is turned on Flashing lights: the appliance is heating up to make coffee Lights on steadily: the appliance is ready to make coffee Steam dial open...
14. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Espresso coffee is not delivered No water in the tank Fill the tank any more The holes in the filter holder are blocked Clean the filter holder spout holes The filter is blocked, or the perforated Clean as described in section “11.2 Cleaning the filter is missing coffee filters”...
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Problem Cause Solution After delivering coffee, the filter Insert the filter holder again, deliver coffee, then remains attached to the boiler remove the filter holder outlet The appliance does not make No water in the tank Fill the tank with water any beverage and the lights The tank has been inserted incorrectly Press the tank down lightly to open the valves on...
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