Instructions Coffee Maker

A1. Grinding adjustment knob A2. Main switch A3. Beans container A4. Beans container lid A5. Pre-ground coffee funnel lid A6. Compartment for measure A7. Cup shelf A8. Pre-ground coffee funnel A9. Steam spout A10. Cappuccino maker (removable) A11. Steam nozzle (removable) | A12. Water tank A13. Power cable A14. Cup tray A15. Drip tray A16. Infuser door A17. Coffee grounds container A18. Coffee spout (adjustable height) A19. Coffee guide A20. Infuser A21. Control panel |
A number of buttons on the panel have a double function. This is indicated in brackets in the description.

B1.
button: turns the appliance on and off. stand by).
B2. Temperature OK or 1 cup coffee light (If the light flashes, the appliance is preheating; when on steadily, the appliance has reached the ideal temperature to make coffee).
B3.
: button: to make 1 cup of coffee
B4. Temperature OK or 2 cup coffee light (If the light flashes, the appliance is preheating; when on steadily, the appliance has reached the ideal temperature to make coffee).
B5. 
button: to make 2 cups of coffee
B6. Temperature OK for steam light
B7.
button: to select the steam function
B8. Coffee quantity selection knob (short, standard or long)
B9. Selection knob to choose the coffee taste for a mild, standard or strong coffee) or to use pre-ground coffee
.
B10. Steam knob
B11.
light: no water
B12.
light: grounds container full
B13.
light: general alarm
B14.
Rinsing or descaling button with light
B15. ECO energy saving mode button with light
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 Customer Service (see enclosed guarantee leaflet).
Important! When you install the appliance, you should follow the following safety warnings:
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 maker.
Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
Do not install the appliance in a room where the temperature could drop below freezing point.
Important!
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to the value 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 professional.
Please note:



button (fig. 4); IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS (WITHIN A MAXIMUM OF 30 SECONDS) turn the steam knob anticlockwise as far as it will go (fig. 5). This is priming the water system. (It is normal for the machine to make some noise).
Please note: 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.
Please note:
Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch on the back of the appliance is in the position (fig. 3).
Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.
The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle.
WARNING 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.
button (fig. 4). The
and 
lights flash while the appliance is heating up and performing an automatic rinse cycle. By circulating the hot water, the appliance heats both the boiler and the internal circuits. During this phase, the
light flashes.When the
and 
lights remain on steadily, the appliance is at temperature.
Each time the appliance is turned off, it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.
WARNING 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
button (fig. 4). The appliance performs a rinse cycle.
Please note: If the appliance is not used for an extended period, place the main switch in the 0 position (fig. 6).
Important! To avoid damaging the appliance, never place the main switch (fig. 6) in the 0 position while the appliance is on.

The appliance is set by default to go off if not used for two hours.
The time can be changed so that the appliance switches off after 15 or 30 minutes, or after 1, 2 or 3 hours.
button (see the light/time table).
Please note:
To disconnect the appliance completely, place the main switch at the back of the appliance in the 0 position (fig. 6).
Energy saving mode reduces energy consumption in compliance with current European regulations.
To activate or deactivate this mode, press the ECO button. After a period of inactivity, if ECO mode is active the ECO button light comes on.
This mode is active by default.
Please note:
A few seconds may elapse between energy saving mode and delivery of the first coffee.
Turn the knob to select the required taste. Turning it clockwise increases the quantity of coffee beans the appliance will grind and therefore the strength of the coffee obtained.

The first time you use the appliance, you will need to make a number of coffees to identify the correct knob position through trial and error.
Make sure not to turn the knob too far clockwise, otherwise the coffee may be delivered too slowly (a drop at a time), particularly when making two cups of coffee.
Select the required quantity of coffee by turning the knob.
Turning it clockwise increases the amount of coffee obtained.
The first time you use the appliance, you will need to make a number of coffees to identify the correct knob position through trial and error.
The coffee mill is set by default to prepare coffee correctly and should not require regulating initially.
However, if after making the first few coffees you find that the coffee is either too weak and not creamy enough or delivery is too slow (a drop at a time), this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 7).

Please note:
The grinding adjustment knob must only be turned when the coffee mill is in operation.

If the coffee is delivered too slowly or not at all, turn one click clockwise towards “7”.
For fuller bodied creamier coffee, turn one click anticlockwise 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 made.
If this adjustment does not obtain the desired result, turn the knob another click.
Tips for a hotter coffee:
For hotter coffee, you should:
Important!
Do not use caramelised or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable.

or 2 cups 
fig. 11 and 12).


and 
lights flash.Please note:
or 
)
or 
)Once the coffee has been made, the appliance is ready to use again.
Please note:
For hotter coffee, see the section “Tips for a hotter coffee”.
Important!
If the coffee is delivered a drop at a time, too weak and not creamy enough or too cold, read the tips in the “Troubleshooting”.
Important!

Please note:
If you use pre-ground coffee, you can only make one cup of coffee at a time.
position.
1 cup coffee button (fig. 11).To deactivate the pre-ground coffee function, turn the knob to one of the other positions.
Please note:
A few seconds may elapse between energy saving mode and delivery of the first coffee.
Important! Danger of burns
During preparation, steam is given off. Take care to avoid scalds.
button. The corresponding light flashes, indicating that the appliance is heating up;Please note:
you press the
or 
button because you want to make another coffee, the coffee maker will be too hot (the
and 
lights flash to indicate an unsuitable temperature). You must wait about ten minutes for the appliance too cool down sufficiently.
and 
stop flashing.Clean the cappuccino maker each time you use it to avoid the build-up of milk residues or blockages.
Important! Danger of burns: When cleaning the cappuccino maker, a little hot water is delivered. Avoid contact with splashes of water.


Important! Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unsupervised while delivering hot water.
As shown below, stop delivery of hot water when the cup is full.
The cappuccino maker becomes hot while water is being delivered and must be held by the handle only.
and 
lights are on steadily.Please note:
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
Important!
When the
light flashes, the coffee grounds container needs emptying. Unless you clean the grounds container, the light will continue to flash and the appliance cannot be used to make coffee.
To clean (with the machine on):

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.
Important!
If the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could overflow from the edge and seep inside or around the machine.
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. 18).
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned.
To remove the drip tray:
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.


Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground coffee funnel (A6) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a brush.
The infuser (A11) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser must not be extracted when the machine is on.



Descale the appliance when the
light on the panel flashes.
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.
Please note:
Use De’Longhi descaler only.
Under no circumstances should you use sulphamic or acetic based descalers. Their use invalidates the guarantee.
Failure to descale the appliance as described above also invalidates the guarantee.
and 
lights to come on steadily.
button and hold it down for at least 5 seconds to confirm that you have added the solution and begin the descaling procedure. The light in the button remains on steadily to indicate that the descaling programme has begun (the and lights go out as coffee cannot be made).
light comes on. Turn the steam knob a half turn clockwise as far as it will go.
light goes out and the
light comes on.
button.The message
comes on after a period of time established according to water hardness.
The machine is set by default for a hardness value of 4 (very hard water).
The machine can also be programmed according to the hardness of the mains water in the various regions so that the machine needs to be descaled less often.
Measuring water hardness


Set water hardness
button for at least 6 seconds. The
lights come on;
button.
button to confirm the setting.
button to exit the menu.The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hardness setting.
DESCRIPTION | MEANING | |
|---|---|---|
![]() | The lights flash | The water is not yet at the ideal temperature. Wait for the lights to come on steadily before making coffee |
![]() | The lights are on steadily | The appliance is ready to make coffee |
![]() | The light is on steadily | The appliance is delivering one cup of coffee |
![]() | The light is on steadily | The appliance is delivering two cups of coffee |
![]() | The steam light is flashing | Wait for the light to remain on steadily before using the steam function |
![]() | The steam light is on steadily | The appliance is ready to deliver steam |
![]() | The light is on steadily | The appliance is in energy saving mode |
![]() | The light is on steadily | The automatic descaling programme is underway |
| LIGHTS | DESCRIPTION | MEANING | WHAT TO DO |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | The light is on steadily | Insufficient water in the tank | Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place. |
The tank is dirty or clogged with limescale | Rinse or descale the tank | ||
![]() | The light flashes | The grinding is too fine and the coffee is delivered too slowly | Repeat coffee delivery and turn the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 10) 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 until delivery is correct (see the section: “Adjusting the coffee mill). |
The machine is not able to make coffee | If the problem persists, turn the steam knob to the I position and deliver water from the cappuccino maker | ||
![]() | The light is on steadily | The grounds container is full or missing | 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 |
![]() | The light flashes | The “pre-ground coffee" function has been selected without placing any pre-ground coffee in the funnel | Place pre-ground coffee in the funnel or deselect the “pre-ground" function |
![]() | The light flashes | The machine must be descaled | The descaling procedure described in the section “Descaling" needs to be performed as soon as possible. |
The coffee beans have run out | Fill the beans container | ||
If the coffee mill is very noisy, this means a small stone in the coffee beans has blocked the mill. | Contact Customer Services | ||
![]() | There is an unusual noise and the lights flash alternately | The infuser has not been replaced after cleaning | Insert the infuser as described in the paragraph "Cleaning the infuser" |
![]() | The lights flash alternately | The coffee maker has just been turned on, the infuser is not inserted correctly and the service door is not correctly closed. | Press the word PUSH on the infuser until it clicks into place. Make sure the two red buttons have snapped out. Close the service door and turn the appliance on again |
![]() | The lights flash | The pre-ground coffee funnel is clogged | Empty the funnel with the help of a brush as described in the section “Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel". |
![]() | The light is on steadily | The infuser has not been replaced after cleaning. | Insert the infuser as described in the paragraph “Cleaning the infuser" |
The inside of the appliance is very dirty | Clean the appliance thoroughly | ||
![]() | The light flashes | The service door is open | If you cannot close the door, make sure the infuser is correctly inserted |
![]() | The coffee maker has been switched on with the steam knob in the open position | Turn the steam knob clockwise until delivery stops |
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| 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 down because 2/3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made. | • Before making coffee, heat the infuser by pressing the Q 11 button. | |
| The coffee is weak 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. 7). The effect is only visible after delivering 2 coffees (see the section: “Adjusting the coffee mill" on page 11). |
| • The coffee is unsuitable. | • Use pre-ground 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. 7). Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory. The effect is only visible after delivering 2 coffees (see the section: “Adjusting the coffee mill" on page 11). |
| 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 not as you wished, try changing brand of milk. |
| The milk is not frothed | • Cappuccino maker dirty. | • Clean as described in the section “Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use" |
| 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. |
| • Themainswitchisnotturnedon. | • Place the main switch in the 1 position (fig. 3). |