DeLonghi ESAM3000.B Manual

DESCRIPTION

Read this manual thoroughly before installing and using the appliance.
This is the only way to ensure the best results and maximum safety for the user.

The terminology below will be used repeatedly on the following pages.

1. Filter holder for ground coffee
2. Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee
3. Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods
4. Steam knob
5. Presser
6. Cup tray
7. Power cable
8. Temperature OK light (coffee/hot water or steam)
9. light (appliance on)
10. Function selector knob
11. position to run off coffee/hot water
12. Off position
13. Steam position
14. Coffee measuring spoon
15. Boiler outlet
16. Steam/hot water tube
17. Cappuccino maker
18. Water tank
19. Water tank lid

INSTALLATION

• After removing the packaging, make sure theproduct is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified professional.
• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrenefoam, etc.) should be kept out of reach of children as they are a safety hazard.
• Place the appliance on a work surface far away fromwater taps, basins and sources of heat.
• After positioning the appliance on the work top, leave a space of at least 5 cm between the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear walls and at least 20 cm above the coffee maker.
• Never install the appliance in environments wherethe temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes).
• Check that the voltage of the mains power supplycorresponds to the value indicated on the appliance rating plate. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed socket with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. The manufacturer may not be considered liable for possible incidents caused by the failure to adequately earth the mains.
• If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match thepower socket, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional.
• The power cable on this appliance must not bereplaced by the user as this operation requires the use of special tools. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact an authorised service centre only to avoid all risks.

HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. Open the water tank lid (fig. 1)
   
   and then take outthe tank by pulling upwards (fig. 2).
   
2. Fill the tank with fresh clean water taking care notto exceed the MAX level (fig. 3). Replace the tank, pressing lightly to open the valve located on the bottom of the tank.
   
3. More simply, the tank can also be filled withoutremoving it, pouring the water directly from a jug.
   
   It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank. This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge.

NB: Never use the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to top up when the level drops to a couple of centimetres from the bottom.

PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT

To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee machine must be preheated. Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 4) at least 15 to 30 minutes before making the coffee, making sure the filter holder is attached to the appliance (check that the steam knob is closed).

To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (see fig. 5), push it upwards and at the same time rotate the handle towards the right. Rotate firmly.

Wait for half an hour, then make the coffee as described in the following chapter. Alternatively, preheating can be achieved more rapidly proceeding as follows:

1. Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder to the appliance without adding ground coffee.
2. Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup as will be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it.
3. Wait for the OK indicator light to come on (fig. 6),
   
   then immediately rotate the selector knob to the position (fig. 7),
   
   run the water off until the OK indicator light goes out, then interrupt delivery by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 6).
4. Empty the cup. Wait until the OK indicator light comes on again then repeat the same operation.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE

1. After preheating the appliance as described above, place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 8.
   
   Use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the larger filter to make two coffees.
2. To make a single coffee only, place one level measure of ground coffee, about 7 grams, in the filter (fig. 9). To prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled measures of ground coffee (about 6+6 g) in the filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground coffee from overflowing.
   
   
   for correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter from residues of ground coffee from the previous infusion.
3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the pressing pad (fig. 10).
   
   NB: Correct pressing of the ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. If pressing is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the froth will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will be too rapid and the froth will be skimpy and light coloured.
4. 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.
5. Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing with a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts (fig. 11).
   
   You are recommended to heat the cups before making the coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing them to warm on the top plate for at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 12).
   
6. Make sure the OK light (fig. 6) is on (if off, wait until it comes on), then turn the knob to the position (fig. 7) until the required quantity is obtained. To interrupt, place the selector back in the position (fig. 4).
7. To remove the filter holder, rotate the handle from right to left.
   
   to avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering coffee.
8. To eliminate the used coffee grounds, block the filter in place using the lever incorporated in the handle and empty the coffee by turning the filter holder upside down and tapping (fig. 13).
   
9. To turn the appliance off, rotate the selector knob to the "O" position (fig. 14).
   
   
   the first time the appliance is used, all accessories and the internal circuits must be washed through by making at least five coffees without using ground coffee.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PODS

(FOR APPLIANCES WITH TWO FILTERS ONLY)

1. Preheat the appliance as described in the section "PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT", making sure the filter holder is attached This obtains a hotter coffee.
   
   NB: use pods conforming to the ESE standard, indicated on the pack by the following symbol:
   
   The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading pod producers and enables espresso coffee to be prepared simply and cleanly.
2. Place the small 1 coffee or pod filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 8.
3. Insert a pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 18). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly.
4. Attach the filter holder to the appliance. Always rotate as far as it will go (fig. 5).
5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous paragraph.

HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE

1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous paragraphs, using sufficiently large cups.
2. Rotate the selector knob to the position (fig. 16) and wait until the OK light comes on (fig. 6). This indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production.
   
3. In the meantime, fill a recipient with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). In choosing the size of the recipient, bear in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume.
   NB: YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE SEMISKIMMED MILK AT REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE.
4. Place the recipient containing the milk under the cappuccino maker (fig 17).
   
5. Immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk for about 5 mm and rotate the steam knob anticlockwise fig. 18 (rotating the knob more or less varies the quantity of steam discharged by the cappuccino maker). The milk now starts to increase in volume and take on a creamy appearance.
   
6. When the milk has doubled in volume, immerse the cappuccino maker deeply and continue heating the milk (fig. 19).
   
   When the required temperature is reached (the ideal is 60°C), interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise and placing the selector in the "O" position (fig. 14).
7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

NB: to make coffee again after the milk has been frothed, cool down the boiler first or the coffee will be burnt. To cool, place a container under the boiler outlet, turn the selector to the "coffee" position and run off the water until the OK light goes out. Turn the selector back to the position and make the coffee as described above.

N.B. A maximum of 60 seconds steam delivery is recommended.

always clean the cappuccino maker after use.

Proceed as follows:

1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob (fig. 18).
2. Wait several minutes for the steam tube to cool down. Unscrew the cappuccino maker by rotating clockwise (fig. 20) and wash thoroughly with warm water.
   
3. Make sure the three holes in the cappuccino maker shown in fig. 21, are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
   
4. Clean the steam tube, taking care to avoid burns.
5. Screw the cappuccino maker back in place.

HOT WATER PRODUCTION

1. Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 4).
2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
3. When the OK indicator light comes on, turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 7) and at the same time, rotate the steam knob anticlockwise (fig. 18): Hot water is delivered from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt delivery of hot water, rotate the steam knob clockwise and position the selector knob to "O"

N.B. A maximum of 60 seconds steam delivery is recommended.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FILTER

About every 200 coffees or when the coffee drips out of the filter holder or not at all, clean the ground coffee filter holder as follows:

• Remove the filter from the filter holder.
• Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.
• Remove the filter cap (fig. 22) by unscrewing in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cap.
  
• Remove the frother from the container by pushing it from the cap end.
• Remove the gasket
• Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot water using a brush (fig. 23).
  
  Make sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 24)
  
• Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as shown in fig. 25. Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the hole in the gasket indicated by the arrow in
  
• Replace the resulting assembly in the steel filter container (fig. 26), making sure the pin is inserted into the hole in the support (see arrow in fig. 26).
  
• Finally, screw on the cap (fig. 27). Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
  

CLEANING THE BOILER OUTLET

About every 300 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned as follows:

• Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it isunplugged from the mains.
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing theespresso boiler outlet filter (fig. 28);
  
• Clean the outlet filter thoroughly in hot water using abrush.

Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (fig. 24).

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.

during cleaning, never immerse the coffee machine in water. It is an electrical appliance.

DESCALING

You are recommended to descale the coffee machine about every 200 coffees.

You should use a commercially available product specifically for descaling espresso coffee machines.

If such a product is not available, proceed as follows.

1. Fill the tank with half a litre of water.
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid (obtainable from chemist's).
3. Rotate the selector knob to the position and wait until the OK indicator light comes on.
4. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a recipient under the boiler outlet.
5. Rotate the selector knob to the position (fig. 8) and run off half the solution in the tank. Then interrupt the flow by rotating the selector to the "O" position (fig. 14).
6. Leave the solution to work for about 15 minutes, then run off the rest of the water in the tank.
7. To eliminate residues of solution and scale, rinse the tank well, fill with clean water and replace in position.
8. Rotate the selector knob to the position and run off the water until the tank is completely empty;
9. Rotate the selector knob to the position and repeat operations 7 and 8 again.

Repair of damage to the coffee machine caused by scale is not covered by the guarantee unless descaling is performed regularly as described above.

Troubleshooting

SAFETY WARNINGS

• This appliance is designed to "make espresso coffee"and "heat drinks". Use with care to avoid scalds from the water and steam jets or through incorrect use.
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only. Anyother use is considered improper and thus dangerous.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for anydamage caused through incorrect, wrong or unreasonable use.
• When using the appliance, do not touch the hotsurfaces. Use the knobs or handles only.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp handsor feet.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used by persons(including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• In the event of malfunction or faulty operation, switchoff and unplug from the mains. If it requires repair, contact an authorised service centre only and ask for original spare parts to be used. Failure to respect the above could reduce the safety of the appliance.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)

1. If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below.
   
   Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
   With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse.
   If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.
2. If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructions provided below:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

• Green and yellow: Earth
• Blue: Neutral
• Brown: Live

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