DeLonghi ECAM 23.420.SB
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1. DESCALE e The machine must be descaled e The descaling procedure described in the Descaling section needs to be performed as soon as possible LESS COFFEE e Too much coffee has been used e Select a milder taste or reduce the quantity of pre ground coffee FILL BEANS e The coffee beans have run out e Fill the beans container CONTAINER e The pre ground coffee funnel is clogged e Empty the funnel with the help of a brush as described in the section Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel INSERT INFUSER e The infuser has not been replaced after e Insert the infuser as described in the ASSEMBLY Cleaning section Cleaning the infuser INSERT TANK e The tank is not correctly in place e Insert the tank correctly and press as far as it will go GENERAL ALARM e The inside of the appliance is very dirty Clean the inside of the appliance 20 thoroughly as described in the section Cleaning and maintenance If the message is still displayed after cleaning contact a customer services TROUBLESHOOTING Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions If the problem cannot be resolved as described contact Customer Services PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The coffee is not hot The cups were not preheated Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water N B you can use the hot water function The infuser has cooled do2. Use De Longhi descaler only Under no circumstances should you use sulpha mic or acetic based descalers Their use invalida tes the guarantee Failure to descale the appliance as described also invalidates the guarantee 1 Turn the machine on 2 Press the P button to enter the menu 3 Turn the selection knob until Descaling is displayed 4 Select by pressing the button DESCA LING CONFIRM is displayed Press dib again to activate the function 5 The message INSERT DESCALER CON FIRM is displayed 6 Completely empty the water tank A9 and remove the water softener filter if present 7 Pour the descaler into the tank up to the level A corresponding to a 100 ml pack marked on the back of the tank fig 29A then add water up to level B fig 29B 8 Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 1 5 litres under the cappuccino maker A19 fig 4 A Important Danger of burns Hot water containing acid flows from the cap puccino maker Avoid contact with splashes of water 9 Press the dh button to confirm introduc tion of the solution Turn steam knob is displayed Turn the steam knob to the I position fig 4 The descaling programme starts and the descaler liquid comes out of the cappuccino maker The descale programme automatical ly performs a series of rinses and pauses to remove limescale deposits from inside the machine After about 30 minutes the message
3. Longhi Customer Services Installing the appliance A Important When installing the appliance respect the fol lowing safety warnings e The appliance gives off heat After positio ning 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 maker e Water penetrating the coffee maker could cause damage Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks e 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 e Arrange the power cable in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or con tact with hot surfaces e g electric hot pla tes Connecting the appliance A Important Check that the mains power supply voltage cor responds to the value indicated on the rating pla te 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 professional Using the appliance for the first time g Please note Coffee has been used to factory test the ap pliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the mill The machine is however guarant
4. splayed the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned Until the grounds container has been cleaned the appliance continues to display the message and coffee cannot be made To clean with the machine on e Remove the drip tray fig 23 empty and clean e Empty the grounds container and clean tho roughly to remove all residues left on the bottom This can be done with the spatula on the brush C2 provided e Check the condensate tray red and empty if necessary A Important When removing the drip tray the grounds con tainer must be emptied even if it contains few grounds If this is not done when you make the next cof fees the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray A Important If the drip tray is not emptied regularly the water could overflow from the edge and seep inside or around the coffee maker This could damage the machine the surface it rests on or the surrounding area The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator red showing the level of water it contains fig 24 Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned To remove the drip tray 1 Remove the drip tray and the grounds con tainer fig 23 2 Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them 3 Check the red condensate tray and empty if necessary 4 Replace the drip tray and grounds con
5. FILL TANK is displayed The appliance is now ready for rinsing through with clean water 11 Empty the container used to collect the de scaler solution and replace it empty under the cappuccino maker 12 Remove the water tank empty rinse under running water fill with clean water and repla 10 lava nrando ce Rinsing is displayed 13 Hot water comes out of the cappuccino ma ker 14 When the water tank is completely empty TURN STEAM KNOB is displayed 15 Turn the knob to the 0 position insert the fil ter in the tank if present fill the water tank again and the appliance is ready for use SETTING WATER HARDNESS The DESCALE message is displayed after a period of time established according to water hardness The machine is factory set for a hardness value of 4 The machine can also be programmed ac cording to the hardness of the mains water in the various regions so that the machine needs to be descaled less often Measuring water hardness 1 Remove the TOTAL HARDNESS TEST indi cator paper attached to this manual from its pack 2 Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second 3 Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly After about a minute 1 2 3 or 4 red squares form depending on the hardness of the water Each square corresponds to one level Level 1 H Level 2 ii Level 3 ii level 4 gt
6. the temperature To modify the temperature low medium high of the water used to make the coffee proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Set Temperature is displayed 3 Press the auton 4 Turn the selection knob until the required temperature high medium low is displa yed 5 Press the button to confirm 6 Press the g button to exit the menu Energy Saving Use this function to activate or deactivate energy saving mode This mode is active by default re ducing energy consumption in compliance with current European regulations When energy saving mode is active an asterisk appears below Energy Saving in the menu 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Energy Saving is displayed 3 Press the dl button Deactivate is di splayed 4 Press the button to deactivate energy saving mode 5 Then press the g button to exit the menu When the function is active if the machine is not used for about 1 minute Energy Saving is di splayed Ci Please note A few seconds may elapse between energy sa ving mode and delivery of the first drink as the appliance must heat up again A few seconds may elapse between energy saving mode and delivery of the first coffee Setting water hardness For instructions on setting water hardness see page 17 Setting the languag
7. tray water level indicator A17 Drip tray A18 Cappuccino maker selection ring A19 Cappuccino maker A20 Steam hot water knob Description of the control panel page 2 B A number of buttons on the panel have a double function This is indicated in brackets in the de scription B1 Display guides the user in using the applian ce B2 I button turns the appliance on and off B3 P button to access the menu B4 4 button to perform a rinse cycle When in the settings MENU it acts as the ESC button to exit from the selected fun ction and go back to the main menu B5 Selection knob turn to select the required quantity of coffee When in the settings MENU turn to select the required function B6 Og aroma selection button to select the coffee taste B7 ZZ button to make 1 cup of coffee with the settings displayed B8 SZ button to make 2 cups of coffee with the Settings displayed B9 button to deliver steam to make hot drinks with milk When you access the MENU OK button to confirm the selection made a Description of the accessories page 2 C C1 Measure C2 Cleaning brush C3 Descaler bottle C4 Water softener filter certain models only PRELIMINARY CHECKS 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 applian ce if it is visibly damaged Contact De
8. until it is attached HEATING WATER gt gt A Important Danger of burns Never leave the machine unsupervised while de livering hot water Stop delivery of hot water as described below when the cup is full po 1 Place a container under the cappuccino ma ker as close as possible to avoid splashes fig 17 2 Turn the steam knob to the position fig 4 HOT WATER is displayed and delivery begins 3 Stop by turning the steam knob to the 0 po sition g Please note If Energy Saving mode is active you may have to wait a few seconds before the hot water is de livered CLEANING Cleaning the coffee maker The following parts of the machine must be cle aned regularly coffee grounds container A13 drip tray A17 and condensate tray A14 water tank A9 coffee spouts A12 pre ground coffee funnel A6 inside of the machine accessible after ope ning the infuser door A10 infuser A11 A Important Do not use solvents abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean the coffee maker With De Longhi superautomatic coffee makers you need not use chemical products to clean the machine e None of the components can be washed ina dishwasher e Do not use metal objects to remove encru stations or coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces Cleaning the coffee grounds container When EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER is di
9. A Important Danger of burns Stop steam delivery before removing the container with the frothed milk to avoid burns caused by splashes of boiling milk 9 Add the frothed milk to the cup of coffee pre pared previously The cappuccino is ready Sweeten to taste and if desired sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder Making hot milk without froth To make hot milk without froth proceed as described in the above section making sure the ring on the cappuccino maker is posi tioned upwards in the HOT MILK position Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use Clean the cappuccino maker each time you use it to avoid the build up of milk residues or blocka ges A Important Danger of burns When cleaning the cappuccino maker a little hot water comes out Avoid contact with splashes of water 1 Discharge a little water for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob to the position Then turn the steam knob to the 0 position to stop the flow of hot water 2 Wait a few minute for the cappuccino maker to cool down Turn the cappuccino maker outwards and remove it by pulling it down wards fig 18 Move the ring upwards fig 19 Remove the nozzle downwards fig 20 5 Make sure the two holes shown by the arrow in fig 21 are not blocked If necessary clean with a pin 6 Replace the nozzle move the ring down wards and put the cappuccino maker back on the nozzle fig 22 turning it and pushing it upwards
10. ATION Ss Voltage 220 240 V 50 60 Hz max 10A Absorbed power 1450W Pressure 15 bar Water tank capacity 1 8 L max Size LxHxD 238x340x430 mm Cable length 1 15m Weight 9 1 Kg 150 g max Beans container capacity The appliance complies with the following EC directives e Stand by Directive no 1275 2008 e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and sub sequent amendments e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and subsequent amendments e Materials and accessories coming into con tact with food conform to EEC regulation 1935 2004 DISPOSAL Important information for correct di sposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002 96 EC At the end of its working life the pro duct must not be disposed of as urban waste It must be taken to a special local authority dif ferentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappro priate disposal and enables the constituent mate rials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources As a reminder of the need to dispose of house hold appliances separately the product is mar ked with a rubbish bin bearing a cross DISPLAYED MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK e Insufficient water in the tank e Fill the tank with water and or insert it corre
11. BEEE Set water hardness 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob to select WATER HARDNESS 3 Confirm the selection by pressing the db button 4 Turn the selection knob and set the level shown by the indicator paper see previous paragraph 5 Press the button to confirm the setting 6 Press the 44 button to exit the menu The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hardness setting WATER SOFTENER FILTER Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter If this is not the case with your model you are recommended to purchase one from De Lon ghi Customer Services To use the filter correctly follow the instructions below Installing the filter 1 Remove the filter from the packaging 2 Turn the date indicator disk see fig 30 until the next 2 months of use are displayed i Please note The filter lasts about two months if the appliance is used normally If the coffee maker is left unu sed with the filter installed it will last a maximum of three weeks 3 Remove the tank from the appliance and fill with water 4 Insert the filter in the water tank and immerse it completely for ten or so seconds sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape fig 31 5 Insert the filter in the filter housing fig 32A and press as far as it will go 6 Close the tank with the lid fig 32B then replace the tank in the machine When you install the filte
12. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION c2cceeeeeeeeees 7 Symbols used in these instructions ial Letters in brackets fuk Troubleshooting and repairs ceeeeeeee 7 SAFETY sieieccedeeeviastsvcveiesndeePaceeanaadevencs 7 Fundamental safety warnings ccee 7 DESIGNATED USE sc00ceeeeeees 8 INSTRUCTIONS 20cececeeeeeeeceees 8 DESCRIPTION 02cecceceeeeceeeeeees 8 Description of the appliance 8 Description of the control panel 8 Description of the accessories e 9 PRELIMINARY CHECKS 22 0005 9 Checking the appliance cceee 9 Installing the appliance 9 Connecting the appliance 19 Using the appliance for the first time 9 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON 10 TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF 10 MENU SETTINGS 10 Descale AGJUSt UUM Erihs esiisa Auto 0ff Stand DY sssi Auto start cceeeeee Setting the temperature Energy SaViN gessisse tasiri as Setting water hardness cccescsseeseeeeeeeees Setting the language Install filter Replacing the filten siiin Activate deactivate the beep ccceeeeee 11 Default values reset StatisticS TUMGtOM issnin MAKING COFFEE 00cec0eeeees Selecting the coffee taste Selecting the quantity of coffee in the cup 12 Selected
13. FROTHED A Important Danger of burns During preparation steam is given off Take care to avoid scalds 1 When making cappuccino prepare the cof fee in a large cup 2 Filla container with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be made In choosing the size of the container bear in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume g Please note For a richer denser froth use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator tempe rature about 5 C To avoid milk with poor froth or large bub bles always clean the cappuccino maker as described in the section Cleaning the cap puccino maker after use on page 32 3 Make sure the ring on the cappuccino maker is positioned downwards in the CAPPUCCI NO position fig 16 4 Press the button Heating up Please wait is displayed followed after a few se conds by TURN STEAM KNOB 5 Turn the cappuccino maker outwards im mersing it in the milk container fig 17 Take care never to immerse the black ring 6 Turn the steam knob to the position fig 4 Steam is delivered from the cappuccino maker giving the milk a creamy frothy appe arance and making it more voluminous 7 To obtain a creamier froth rotate the contai ner with slow upward movements You should not deliver steam for more than 3 minutes at a time 8 When you have obtained the required froth stop steam delivery by turning the steam knob back to the 0 position
14. Offo tssiri aan 12 Quantity in cup Ml eters 12 Customising the my coffee quantity 12 Adjusting the coffee mill 12 Tips for a hotter coffee 13 Making coffee using coffee beans 13 Making coffee using pre ground coffee 13 MAKING CAPUCCINO AND HOT MILK NOT FROMHED ireen 14 Making hot milk without froth eee 14 Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use 14 HEATING WATER 2 2c0eceeeeceeeeees 14 CLEANING cicceseccocedesecedcecescvexwexceecd Cleaning the coffee maket 000 Cleaning the coffee grounds container Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray 15 Cleaning the inside of the coffee maker Cleaning the water tank cceeee Cleaning the coffee spouts Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel Cleaning the infUSer eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee DES GALE secnm resne 16 SETTING WATER HARDNESSG 17 Measuring water hardnesS cceeeeeeees 17 Set water hardness ccccsssecsesesesseeseeeeeseees 17 WATER SOFTENER FILTER 18 installing the Tit f aiias 18 Replacing the titer nsssiensresaiis 18 Removing The fierari 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 19 DISPOSAL 00cccceceeeeceeeeseeeeees 19 DISPLAYED MESSAGES 05 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 020000 21 INTRODUCTION SAFETY Thank yo
15. Please Wait is displayed and the appliance goes off g Please note If the appliance is not used for an extended pe riod also place the main switch in the 0 position fig 6 A Important To avoid damaging the appliance never place the main switch fig 6 in the 0 position while the appliance is on MENU SETTINGS When you access the programming menu by pressing the P button the following menu items are available Descale Adjust time Auto off Auto start Set tempe rature Energy Saving Water hardness Set language Install filter Replace filter Beep Default values Stati Stics Descale For instructions on descaling see page 16 Adjust time To adjust the time on the display proceed as fol lows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until ADJUST TIME is displayed 3 Press the button fig 2 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the hours 5 Press the button to confirm 6 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the minutes 7 Press the button to confirm This sets the time Press the g button to exit the menu Auto off Stand by The appliance is set to turn off automatically if not used for 2 hours The time can be changed so that the appliance switches off after 15 or 30 minutes or after 1 2 or 3 hours 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Auto Off is d
16. XTRA LONG 120 Customising the my coffee quantity The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver 30 ml of my coffee To modify these settings proceed as follows 1 Place a cup under the coffee spouts fig 9 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until MY COFFEE is displayed fig 8 3 Keep the bution fig 12 pressed un til the message 1 MY COFFEE PROGRAM QUANTITY is displayed and coffee delivery begins Release the button 4 As soon as the coffee in the cup reaches the required level press the 1 cup button fig 12 again The quantity of coffee in the cup has now been programmed Adjusting the coffee mill The coffee mill is preset in the factory to make coffee correctly and should not require adjusting initially However if after making the first few coffees you find that the coffee is too thin and not creamy enough or that delivery is too slow a drop at a time this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob fig 10 g Please note The grinding adjustment knob must only be tur ned when the coffee mill is in operation clockwise towards 1 do not turn more than one click at a time otherwise the coffee could be delivered a drop at a time These adjustments will only be evident after at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered If this adjustment does not obtain the desired result turn the knob another click If the coffee run
17. ake sure the machine is correctly turned off see Turning the appliance off on page 28 2 Remove the water tank 3 Open the infuser door fig 27 on the right side 4 Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the infuser ou twards fig 28 Important RINSE WITH WATER ONLY NO WASHING UP LIQUID NO DISH WASHER Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it could be damaged 5 Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minu tes then rinse under the tap 6 Use the brush C2 to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing visible through the infuser door 7 After cleaning replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into pla ce Please note If the infuser is difficult to insert before inser tion adapt it to the right size by pressing the two levers shown in the figure Small lever Small lever 7 Once inserted make sure the two red but tons have snapped out 8 Close the infuser door 9 Replace the water tank DESCALE Descale the machine when the message DE SCALE flashes on the display A Important Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes It is vital to respect the manufacturer s safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes g Please note
18. appointing try another brand of milk The milk is not frothed Cappuccino maker dirty Clean as described in the section Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use on page 14 The ring on the cappuccino maker is NOT in the cappuccino position Place the ring in the CAPPUCCINO position Steam delivery stops A safety device stops steam delivery after 3 minutes Wait then activate the steam function again The appliance does not come on It is not plugged into the mains socket Plug into the mains socket The main switch A8 is not turned on Place the main switch in the position fig 1 21
19. bbles to escape fig 31 6 Place the filter in the filter housing fig 32A and press as far as it will go Close the tank with the lid fig 32B then replace the tank in the machine 7 Place a container min capacity 100 ml un der the cappuccino maker 8 Press the P button to enter the menu 9 Turn the selection knob until Replace Filter is displayed 10 Press the button 11 The message Confirm is displayed 12 Press the button to confirm the selec tion TURN STEAM KNOB is displayed 13 Turn the steam knob Hot Water Confirm is displayed 14 Press the button to confirm the selec tion The appliance begins delivering hot water and the message Please Wait is displayed 15 After delivery TURN STEAM KNOB is di splayed Turn the steam knob to the 0 posi tion and the appliance returns automatically to the READY FOR COFFEE position The new filter is now active and you can use the coffee maker Removing the filter If you want to continue using the appliance wi thout a filter you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows 1 Extract the tank and exhausted filter 2 Press the P button to enter the menu 3 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Install filter is displayed 4 Press the button 5 Deactivate is displayed 6 Press the button to confirm and the 6 button to exit the menu TECHNICAL SPECIFIC
20. ctly pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place fig 3 EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL alternating with TURN STEAM KNOB e The grounds container A13 is full e The grinding is too fine and the coffee is delivered too slowly or not at all e Empty the grounds container and drip tray clean and replace fig 23 Important when removing the drip tray the grounds container MUST be emptied even if it contains few grounds If this is not done when you make the next coffees the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine e Repeat coffee delivery and turn the grinding adjustment knob one click clockwise towards 7 while the coffee mill is in operation If after making at least 2 coffees delivery is still too slow repeat the correction procedure turning the grinding adjustment knob another click see the section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 12 If the problem persists turn the steam knob to the position and deliver water from the cappuccino maker INSERT GROUNDS CONTAINER e After cleaning the grounds container has not been replaced e Remove the drip tray and insert the grounds container ADD PRE GROUND COFFEE e The pre ground coffee function has been selected without placing any pre ground coffee in the funnel e Place pre ground coffee in the funnel or deselect the pre ground function
21. e To change the language on the display proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Set Language is displayed Press the button 4 Turn the selection knob until the required language is displayed 5 Press the button to confirm 4 button to exit the menu Install filter 6 Press the For instructions on how to install the filter see the section Installing the filter on page 18 a Replacing the filter For instructions on how to replace the filter see the section Replacing the filter on page 18 Activate deactivate the beep This activates or deactivates the beep emitted by the machine each time the button is pressed or an accessory is inserted removed The beep is active by default 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Beep is displayed 3 Press the dl button Deactivate or Acti vate is displayed 4 Press the di button to activate or deactiva te the beep or the 44 button to exit 5 Activation of the beep is indicated by an asterisk after the Beep item in the menu Press the 4 button to exit the menu Default values reset This resets all menu settings and programmed quantities back to the default values with the exception of the language which remains as set previously 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob f
22. ee certifi cate provided with the appliance Fundamental safety warnings A Danger This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock You should therefore respect the following safety warnings e Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet e Never touch the plug with damp hands e Make sure the socket used is freely accessi ble at all times enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary e Unplug directly from the plug only Never pull the power cable as you could damage it e To disconnect the appliance completely pla ce the main switch at the back of the applian ce in the 0 position fig 6 e Ifthe appliance is faulty do not attempt to repair Turn it off unplug from the mains socket and contact Customer Services e Ifthe plug or power cable is damaged it must be replaced by De Longhi Customer Services only to avoid all risk A Important Keep all packaging plastic bags polystyrene foam away from children A Important The appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sen sory or mental capabilities or lack of experien ce and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their sa fety Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance A Danger Risk of burns This appliance produces hot water and steam may form
23. eed to be new e You should customise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions in the section Setting water hardness on page 17 1 Plug the appliance into the mains socket and place the main switch on the back of the ap pliance in the position fig 1 You must first choose the language the langua ges scroll through at intervals of about 3 secon ds 2 When English appears press the but ton fig 2 for a few seconds until ENGLISH installed is displayed Follow the instructions displayed by the applian ce 3 FILL TANK remove the water tank fill to the MAX line with fresh water fig 3A then replace in the appliance fig 3B 4 Place a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml under the cappuccino maker fig 4 5 TURN STEAM KNOB turn the knob to the I position fig 4 HOT WATER CON FIRM is displayed 6 Press the dll button to confirm The ap pliance delivers water from the cappuccino maker then goes off automatically 7 Turn the steam knob to the 0 position The coffee maker is now ready for normal use Ci Please note e When using the appliance for the first time you need to make 4 5 cups of coffee or 4 5 cappuccinos before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results e To enjoy your coffee even more and improve the performance of your appliance we re commend installing a water softener filter as described
24. ess within 3 seconds one of the coffee buttons SPor Once it coffee has been made the appliance is ready to use again Ci Please note For hotter coffee see the section Tips for a hot ter coffee page 13 A Important e Ifthe coffee is delivered a drop at a time too thin and not creamy enough or too cold read the tips in the Troubleshooting section on page 39 e Various messages fill tank empty groun ds container etc could be displayed while using the machine Their meaning is explai ned in the section Displayed messages page 38 Making coffee using pre ground coffee A Important e Never add pre ground coffee when the ma chine is off or it could spread through the inside of the machine and dirty it This could damage the appliance e Never use more than 1 level measure or it could dirty the inside of the coffee maker or block the funnel Ci Please note If you use pre ground coffee you can only make one cup of coffee at a time 1 Press the Q button tig 7 until PRE GROUND is displayed 2 Make sure the funnel is not blocked then add one level measure of pre ground coffee fig 15 3 Place a cup under the coffee spouts 4 Press the 1 cup coffee button fig 12 5 Preparation begins The amount of coffee se lected is displayed together with a progress bar which gradually fills as preparation pro gresses MAKING CAPUCCINO AND HOT MILK NOT
25. ig 8 until DE FAULT VALUES is displayed 3 Press the button 4 The message CONFIRM is displayed 5 Press the db button to confirm and exit Statistics function This displays statistics relating to the machine To display proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Statisti cs is displayed 3 Press the button 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to verify how many coffees have been made how many times the machine has been de scaled the total number of litres of water delivered how many times the water filter has been re placed 5 Press the button twice to exit the menu MAKING COFFEE Selecting the coffee taste The appliance is set by default to make coffee with a standard taste You can also choose one of these tastes Extra mild taste Mild taste Standard taste Strong taste Extra strong taste To change the taste press the 177 button fig 7 repeatedly until the required taste is di splayed Selecting the quantity of coffee in the cup The appliance is set by default to make a stan dard quantity of coffee To select the quantity of coffee turn the selection knob fig 8 until the message corresponding to the required quantity of coffee is displayed Selected coffee Quantity in cup ml MY COFFEE Programmable from 20 to 180 ESPRESSO 40 STANDARD 60 LONG 90 E
26. in the section WATER SOFTENER FILTER If your model is not provided with a filter you can request one from De Longhi Customer Services TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON Ci Please note Before turning the appliance on make sure the main switch on the back of the appliance is in the position fig 1 Each time the appliance is turned on it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can not be interrupted The appliance is ready for use only after comple tion of this cycle A Danger of burns During rinsing a little hot water comes out of the coffee spouts and is collected in the drip tray underneath Avoid contact with splashes of water e To turn the appliance on press the d button fig 5 The message Heating up Please wait is displayed After heating the message Rinsing is displa yed As well as heating the boiler the appliance also heats the internal circuits by circulating hot water The appliance is at temperature when a message indicating the coffee taste and quantity is displa yed TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF Each time the appliance is turned off it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be inter rupted A Danger of burns During rinsing a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts Avoid contact with splashes of water To turn the appliance off press the d button fig 5 The appliance performs a rinse cycle then the message Turning Off
27. isplayed 3 Press the button 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until the de sired operation time is displayed 15 or 30 minutes or 1 2 or 3 hours 5 Press the button to confirm 6 Press the 4 button to exit the menu Auto off is programmed Ci Please note To disconnect the appliance completely place the main switch at the back of the appliance in the 0 position fig 6 Auto start You can set the auto start time in order to have the appliance ready at a certain time for example in the morning so you can make coffee imme diately g Please note To activate this function the time must already have been set correctly 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Auto Start is displayed 3 Press the dll button Activate is displa yed 4 Press the db button to confirm 5 Turn the selection knob to choose the hours 6 Press the button to confirm 7 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the minutes 8 Press the button to confirm 9 Press the 3 button to exit the menu Once the time has been confirmed activation of auto start is indicated by the symbol displa yed alongside the time and under the Auto start item in the menu To deactivate the function 1 select auto start from the menu 2 press the db button Deactivate is di splayed 3 press the button to confirm The 4 symbolis no longer displayed Setting
28. r you must notify the appliance of its presence 7 Press the P button to enter the menu 8 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Install filter is displayed 9 Press the button 10 The message Activate is displayed 11 Press the button to confirm the selec tion TURN STEAM KNOB is displayed Place a container min capacity 100 ml un der the cappuccino maker Turn the steam knob fig 4 Hot water Confirm is displayed Press the button to confirm the selec tion The appliance begins delivering hot water and the message PLEASE WAIT is displayed After delivery TURN STEAM KNOB is di splayed 16 Turn the steam knob fig 4 to the 0 posi tion The appliance returns automatically to the ready for coffee state The new filter is active and indicated by an aste risk displayed under Install filter You can now use the coffee maker Replacing the filter When REPLACE FILTER is displayed after two months see date indicator or when the applian ce has not been used for 3 weeks you should replace the filter 1 Remove the exhausted filter 2 Remove the new filter from the packaging 3 Turn the date indicator disk see fig 30 until the next 2 months of use are displayed the filter lasts about two months 4 Refill the tank 5 Insert the filter in the water tank and immer se it completely sloping it to enable the air bu
29. s off too slow ly or not at all turn one click clockwise towards 7 For fuller bodied creamier coffee turn one click anti Tips for a hotter coffee For a hotter coffee before delivery you are re commended to e rinse the appliance through by pressing the 64 button Hot water flows out of the coffee spouts and heats the internal circuit of the machine so that the coffee delivered will be hotter e warm the cups with hot water using the hot water function e select the high coffee temperature in the menu Making coffee using coffee beans A Important Do not use caramelised or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable 1 Fill the container with coffee beans fig 11 2 Place under the coffee spouts 1 cup if you want one coffee fig 9 2 cups if you want 2 coffees 3 Lower the spouts as near as possible to the cup This makes a creamier coffee fig 13 4 Press the button corresponding to the num ber of coffees required 1 cup or 2 cups M2 figs 12 and 14 5 Preparation begins The amount of coffee se lected is displayed together with a progress bar which gradually fills as preparation pro gresses Ci Please note e While the coffee maker is making coffee de livery can be interrupted at any moment by pressing one of the two coffee buttons Cv or Z e At the end of delivery to increase the quan tity of coffee in the cup just pr
30. tainer Cleaning the inside of the coffee maker A Danger of electric shock Before cleaning internal parts the machine must be turned off see Turning off and unplugged from the mains power supply Never immerse the coffee maker in water 1 Check regularly about once a month that the inside of the appliance accessible after removing the drip tray is not dirty If neces sary remove coffee deposits with the brush provided or a sponge 2 Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner fig 25 Cleaning the water tank 1 Clean the water tank A9 regularly about once a month and whenever you replace the water softener filter 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 Cleaning the coffee spouts 1 Clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth fig 26A 2 Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked If necessary remove coffee depo sits with a toothpick fig 26B Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel Check regularly about once a month that the pre ground coffee funnel A6 is not blocked If necessary remove coffee deposits with the brush C2 supplied Cleaning the infuser The infuser A11 must be cleaned at least once a month A Important The infuser may not be extracted when the ma chine is on 1 M
31. u for choosing the ECAM 23 420 auto matic coffee and cappuccino maker We hope you enjoy using your new appliance Take a few minutes to read these instructions This will avoid all risks and damage to the ma chine Symbols used in these instructions Important warnings are identified by these symbols These warnings must absolutely be respected A Danger Failure to observe the warning could result in possibly life threatening injury from electric shock A Important Failure to observe the warning could result in in jury or damage to the appliance A Danger of burns Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns Please note This symbol identifies important advice or infor mation for the user Letters in brackets The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description of the Appliance on page 3 Troubleshooting and repairs In the event of problems first try and resol ve them following the information given in the section Displayed messages on page 20 and Troubleshooting on page 21 If this does not resolve the problem or you re quire further information you should consult Customer Services by calling the number given on the annexed Customer Service sheet If your country is not among those listed on the sheet call the number given in the guarantee If repairs are required contact De Longhi Custo mer Services only The addresses are given in the guarant
32. while it is in operation Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot ste am DESIGNATED USE This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks All other use is conside red improper This appliance is not suitable for commercial use The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance This is an household appliance only It is not intended to be used in e staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments e farm houses e by clients in hotels motels and other resi dential type environments e bed and breakfast type environments INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Failure to follow these instructions may re sult in burns or damage to the appliance The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure to respect these in structions g Please note Keep these instructions If the appliance is pas sed to other persons they must also be provided with these instructions DESCRIPTION reer of the appliance page 3 A A1 Control panel A2 Grinding adjustment knob A3 Cup shelf A4 Beans container lid A5 Pre ground coffee funnel lid A6 Pre ground coffee funnel A7 Beans container A8 Main switch A9 Water tank A10 Infuser door A11 Infuser A12 Coffee spout adjustable height A13 Coffee grounds container A14 Condensate tray A15 Cup tray A16 Drip
33. wn because 2 3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made Before making the coffee warm the infuser by pressing the 4 button see section Manual rinsing Low coffee temperature is set In the menu set a high coffee temperature The coffee is thin or not creamy enough The coffee is ground too coarsely Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click anticlockwise towards 1 while the coffee mill is in operation fig 10 Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory The effect is only visible after delivering two coffees see the section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 12 Wrong type of coffee Use coffee for espresso coffee makers The coffee is delivered too slowly or a drop at a time The coffee is ground too finely Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click clockwise towards 7 while the coffee mill is in operation fig 10 Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory The effect is only visible after delivering two coffees see the section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 12 Coffee does not come out of one of the spouts The spouts are blocked Clean the spouts with a toothpick The frothed milk has large bubbles The milk is not cold enough or is not semi skimmed You should ideally use skimmed or semi skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature about 5 C If the result is still dis
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