DeLonghi Ec Series, ECP35.31, ECP33.21, ECP31.21 Manual

DESCRIPTION

Description of the appliance

1. Removable water tank
2. Cup tray
3. Water tank compartment
4. Guides for accessories holder (coffee filters)
5. Lid
6. Steam/hot water dial
7. Cappuccino maker (**varies according to model)
8. Cappuccino maker nozzle
9. Spout
10. Cappuccino maker selection ring (*certain models only)
11. ON/OFF switch
12. Tank water level viewing window
13. Boiler outlet
14. Mugs or glasses tray (*certain models only)
15. Drip tray (**varies according to model)
16. Drip tray water level indicator (*certain models only)
17. Cup tray (*certain models only)

Description control panel

1. Mode selector dial
2. OK light
3. Power light I

Description of the accessories

1. Filter holder
2. 1 coffee froth filter
3. 2 coffee froth filter
4. ESE pod froth filter
5. Measure/pressure
6. Descaler (***not included, can be purchased from authorised Customer Services)
7. Water softener filter (***not included, can be purchased from authorised Customer Services)

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

When you install the appliance, you should respect the following safety warnings:

• Water penetrating the coffee machine could cause damage.
  Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
• The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains freezes.
  Do not install the appliance in a room where the temperature could drop below freezing point.
• Arrange the cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).
• The appliance gives off heat.
  After positioning the appliance on the worktop, leave a space of at least 3 cm between the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear walls and at least 15 cm above the coffee machine.

Connecting the appliance

Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only.
If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified electrician.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. Open the lid of the appliance (fig. 1) then extract the tank by pulling upwards (fig. 2);
   
2. Fill the tank with fresh clean water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level (fig. 3). Put the tank back in the appliance, pressing lightly to open the valves located on the bottom of the tank.
   
3. More simply, the tank can also be filled without removing it, pouring the water directly from a jug.

Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or without the tank.
Check the level of water in the tank through the viewing window (A12).

SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE

1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. 4): the power light I comes on.
   
2. Insert the required coffee filter in the filter holder.
   
3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine without filling it with ground coffee.
   
4. Place a 0.5 litre container under the boiler outlet and another 0.5 litre container under the cappuccino maker.
   
5. Wait until the OK light comes on (fig. 8) and immediately afterwards turn the mode selector dial to the position (fig. 9) and deliver about half the tank through the filter holder.
   
   
6. Then turn the steam dial to the position (fig. 10) and deliver all the water remaining in the tank through the cappuccino maker.
   
7. Turn the steam dial back to the 0 position and the mode selector dial to the l position (STAND-BY).
8. Empty the two containers and replace them under the boiler outlet and the cappuccino maker and repeat points 5-6-7.

Now the appliance is ready for use.

Auto-off
If the appliance is not used for a certain period of time (variable according to the model), it turns off automatically (the power light goes out).

Tips for a hotter coffee
To make espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee maker should be preheated as follows:

1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF switch (the ON light comes on) (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder to the appliance without adding pre-ground coffee (fig. 6).
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 until the OK light comes on (fig. 8) and immediately afterwards turn the selector dial to the position (fig. 9) and let water discharge until the OK light turns off, then interrupt by turning the dial to the I position.
4. Empty the cup, wait until the OK light comes on again and then repeat the same operation.

(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off when removing the filter holder).

Mugs or glasses tray (models ECP35.31 and ECP33.21 only)
If you are using tall cups or glasses (for example, to make long coffee or macchiato),extract the drip tray and rest the cup directly on the mugs or glasses tray (A14 - fig. 11).

Once you have made your coffee, put the drip tray back in position.

HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PREGROUND COFFEE

1. Place the ground coffee filter (C2 or C3) in the filter holder. Use the filter to make one coffee or the filter to make two coffees.
2. To make just one coffee, place one level measure of preground coffee (about 7 g) in the filter.
   
   To make two coffees, place two loosely filled measures (about 6+6 g) of pre-ground coffee in the filter.
   Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the pre-ground coffee from overflowing.
   
   For correct operation, before filling with pre-ground coffee, make sure there are no coffee residues left in the filter from the last time you made coffee.
3. Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the presser (fig. 13). Correct pressing of the preground 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 to the appliance. Turn the handle firmly towards the right (fig. 6) to avoid water leaking out.
5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts (fig. 14). You are recommended to warm the cups before making coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water.
   
6. Make sure the OK light (fig. 8) is on (if off, wait until it comes on), then turn the mode selector dial to the position. When the desired amount of coffee has been delivered, turn the dial to the l position.
7. To remove the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
   Danger of burns! To avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering coffee.
8. To turn the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PODS

1. Preheat the appliance as described in the section "Tips for a hotter coffee", making sure the filter holder is attached. This obtains a hotter coffee.
   Please note: 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 pod coffee filter (C4 ) in the filter holder.
3. Insert the pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 15). 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 turn as far as it will go (fig. 6).
5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous section.

HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE

1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous sections, using sufficiently large cups.
2. Turn the selector to the position (fig. 16) and wait until the OK light comes on.
   
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.
   
   Please note: You are recommended to use semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature.
4. ECP 35.31 only: Make sure the cappuccino maker selection ring (A10) is in the "CAPPUCCINO" position.
   
5. Place the recipient containing the milk under the cappuccino maker.
6. Wait until the OK light comes on. This indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production.
7. Open the steam by turning the steam selector to the position for a few seconds to eliminate any water in the circuit. Close the steam.
8. Immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk for about 5 mm (fig. 19) and turn the steam dial to the position. The milk now starts to increase in volume and take on a creamy appearance.
   
9. When the milk has doubled in volume, immerse the cappuccino maker deeply and continue heating the milk. When the required temperature (the ideal is 60°C) is reached, interrupt steam delivery by turning the steam dial to the 0 position and the mode selector dial to the l position.
10. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the coffee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
    Please note:
    • To prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos.
    • To make coffee again after the milk has been frothed, first cool the boiler, or the coffee will be burnt. To cool it, place a container under the boiler outlet, turn the mode selector dial to the position and deliver water until the OK light goes off. Return the selector to the I position and then proceed to make coffee.

You are recommended to deliver steam for a maximum of 60 seconds and never to froth milk more than three times consecutively.

MAKING MACCHIATO

(HOT MILK - MODEL ECP35.31 ONLY)
To make hot milk without froth, proceed as described in the above section, making sure the ring on the cappuccino maker (A10) is positioned upwards in the "HOT MILK" position.

CLEANING THE CAPPUCCINO MAKER AFTER EVERY USE

Or hygiene reasons, the cappuccino maker should always be cleaned after use.
Proceed as follows:

1. Turn the steam dial to the position to deliver a little steam for a few seconds (points 2, 6 and 7 of the section "How to prepare cappuccino coffee"). This causes the cappuccino maker to discharge any milk left inside.
   Turn the appliance off by turning the steam dial to the 0 position and the mode selector dial to the l position.
2. Wait a few minutes for the cappuccino maker to cool down. Turn the cappuccino maker outwards and remove it by pulling it downwards.
   

Model ECP35.31

3. Remove the nozzle downwards.
   
4. Push the ring upwards and make sure the two holes shown by the arrows in fig. 22 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
   
5. Replace the nozzle, move the ring downwards and put the cappuccino maker back on the nozzle, turning it and pushing it upwards until it is attached.

Models ECP33.21 and ECP31.21

3. Remove the cappuccino maker nozzle downwards.
   
4. Make sure the holes in the cappuccino maker shown in fig. 24 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
   
5. Reinsert the nozzle and replace the cappuccino maker on the nozzle, turning it and pushing it upwards until it is attached.

HOT WATER

1. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4) to turn the appliance on. Wait for the OK light to come on.
2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
3. When the OK light comes on, turn the mode selector dial to the position and at the same time turn the steam dial to the position. Hot water comes out of the cappuccino maker.
4. To stop the flow of hot water, turn the steam dial to the 0 position and the mode selector dial to the l position.

You should not deliver hot water for more than 60 seconds.

CLEANING

Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:

• the drip tray (A15);
• the coffee filters (C2, C3 and C4);
• the boiler outlet (A13);
• the water tank (A1);
• the cappuccino maker (A7) as described in the section "Cleaning the cappuccino maker after every use".

• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean the coffee machine.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.

Never immerse the coffee maker in water. It is an electrical appliance.
Please note:
If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using it again, we strongly recommend you perform a rinse cycle as described in the section "Setting up the appliance".

Cleaning the drip tray
Models ECP35.31 and 33.21:

The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of water it contains.
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray (fig. 25), the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned, otherwise the water may overflow the edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the surrounding area.

1. Remove the drip tray.
   
2. Models ECP35.21 and 33.21: Remove the cup grille, empty the water and clean the tray with a cloth, then reassemble the drip tray.
   Extract the mugs or glasses tray (A14), clean with water, dry and put back in the machine.
3. Put the drip tray back in place.

Cleaning the coffee filters
Clean the coffee filters regularly by rinsing under running water. Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

Cleaning the boiler outlet
After every 200 coffees, rinse the boiler outlet by delivering about 0.5 l of water from the boiler outlet.

Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank regularly (about once a month) and whenever you replace the water softener filter (C7, *if provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid.
2. Remove the filter (*if present) and rinse with running water.
3. Replace the filter (*if provided), fill the tank with fresh water and replace the tank.
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about 100 ml of water.

DESCALING

You are recommended to descale the coffee maker about every 200 coffees.
We recommend using commercially available De'Longhi (C6*) descaler.
Proceed as follows:

1. Fill the tank with the descaler solution, obtained by diluting the descaler with water following the instructions on the pack.
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
3. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
4. Wait until the OK light comes on.
5. Turn the mode selector dial to the position and deliver about 1/4 of the solution in the tank. At intervals, turn the steam dial to the position to deliver water from the cappuccino maker. Then interrupt delivery by turning the mode selector dial to the l position and leave the solution to work for about 5 minutes.
6. Repeat point 5 another 3 times, until the tank is empty.
7. To eliminate residues of descaler solution, rinse the tank well and fill it with clean water (without descaler).
8. Turn the selector to the position. At intervals, turn the steam dial to the position to deliver water from the cappuccino maker: deliver water until the tank is empty.
9. Repeat points 7 and 8.

TECHNICAL DATA

TROUBLESHOOTING

Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions.
If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

(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 procedure outlined below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
N.B. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

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

• The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse cover. Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362 should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference.

This appliance must be earthed

FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Designated use: this appliance is designed and made to prepare beverages based on coffee, milk and hot water. Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.
• The surface of the heating element remains hot after use and the outside of the appliance may retain the heat for several minutes depending on use.
• To clean, follow the instructions in section "CLEANING".
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never clean by immersing the appliance in water.
• 
  To prevent damage to the appliance, do not clean with alkaline detergents; use a soft cloth and, where applicable, neutral detergent.
• This is an household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the plug or power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by customer services only to avoid all risk.
• Appliances with removable cord: avoid splashes of water on the power cord connector or socket at the back of the appliance.
• 
  Models with glass surfaces: do not use the appliance if the surface is cracked.
• Coffee-maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.

FOR EUROPEAN MARKETS ONLY:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and power cord away from children under eight years of age.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance when left unattended and before assembly, taking apart or cleaning.

Surfaces marked with this symbol become hot during use (the symbol is present in certain models only).

SAFETY WARNINGS

Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening injury by electric shock.
This is an electrical appliance and may cause electrical shocks. You should therefore follow these safety warnings:

• Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.
• Never touch the plug with damp hands.
• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.
• Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the cord as you could damage it.
• To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug it from the mains socket.
• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair.
  Turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and contact Customer Services.
• Before cleaning the appliance, turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.

Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage to the appliance.
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from children.
Danger of burns! Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while it is in operation.
Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.

Designated use
This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks.
Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.

Checking the appliance
After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are present.
Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De'Longhi Customer Services.