instructions CAPPUCCINO AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MAKER EC11 Living innovation Description of Appliance The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual 16 2 4 15 8 7 9 11 14 3 10 5 1 6 17 13 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 12 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Steel bar Boiler tank MAXI CAPPUCCINO device Steam dispenser button Removable drip tray Removable cup grille Pre-heat/power lever Boiler temperature indicator light Coffee measure/presser Power cord and plug Filter holder Thermocream® filter Thermocream® plate Water measure Boiler tank safety cap Appliance lid Base Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker Living innovation 2 EC11 IMPORTANT WARNINGS Read these instructions carefully The necessary precautions must be taken when using electrical appliances, including the following: · The appliance is equipped with thermostats and safety cap; these have been made in compliance with European regulations governing domestic appliances. · Before connecting the appliance to the power source, make sure that the voltage on the rating plate located on the bottom of the machine corresponds to that of the power source. · This appliance is for home use only and should not be used for commercial or industrial purposes. · Always connect the appliance to a grounded plug socket. · Never leave the appliance within the reach of children or people unable to properly operate it. · Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc.). · Always place the appliance on a flat, level surface during use. · If the appliance is to remain unused for a long period, it is advisable to unplug it from the power source. · To prevent damage to the appliance, never use it without water in the boiler tank. · The power cord must not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance. · Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat. · Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance. · The use of extension leads other than those authorised by the appliance manufacturer could cause damage or accidents. · Never direct the steam jet towards body parts; always handle the steam nozzle with care: risk of scalding! · Always unplug the appliance from the power source before filling the boiler tank. · Before opening the safety cap, and before refilling the boiler tank, make sure that there is no residual steam still under pressure in the tank, by pressing the steam dispenser button. · Never use the appliance if the boiler tank cap is not correctly inserted. · Only start the appliance once the boiler tank has been filled to the maximum level, otherwise the water will not reach the pressure required to dispense the coffee. · Never leave the appliance in ambient temperatures of less than 0°C, since any water left in the boiler tank could freeze, damaging the appliance. 3 Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker EC11 Living innovation · Never touch the filter clip and the cappuccino maker tube when the appliance is operating, as this could cause scalding. · Never use sparkling (carbonated) water. · Do not wash attachments in a dishwasher. · Never add de-scaling, aromatic, alcohol-based or cleansing products to the inside of the appliance as they could cause damage. · In the event of failures, faults, defects or suspected defects subsequent to a fall, unplug the appliance immediately. Never use a faulty appliance. REPAIRS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT AT AN AUTHORISED ASSISTANCE CENTRE. No liability will be accepted for damage caused by incorrectly performed repairs.. · To prevent any risks, if the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Technical Assistance Service, or a similarly qualified person. · After first unplugging the appliance and leaving it to cool, clean it only with a non-abrasive, slightly damp cloth and a few drops of a mild, non-aggressive, detergent (never use solvents that could damage the paintwork). NEVER PLACE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. · In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous, especially for children - who may play with the appliance or its parts, be rendered harmless. · Packaging must never be left within the reach of children as it is potentially dangerous. PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS De'Longhi coffee machines are ideal for those who enjoy savouring life's pleasures, starting with a good cup of coffee. Thanks to its Thermocream® device, you can now enjoy a hot, creamy cup of coffee like the ones served in bars in the comfort of your own home. In fact, the Thermocream® device is formed by a filter, with a hole in the centre to ensure coffee is dispensed at high pressure, and a plate. This way it is possible to savour a really creamy coffee with an intense aroma and a full-bodied flavour. This is possible without needing to press the coffee down firmly and using any type of blend, as long as it is not too finely ground. De'Longhi coffee machines also cater to cappuccino lovers because, thanks to the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device, you can make a rich, creamy froth in just a few seconds. Great coffee for all with De'Longhi! Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker Living innovation 4 EC11 MAKING COFFEE ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT PLUGGED IN AND PLACE IT ON A FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE. Using for the first time - Open the lid (16) and unscrew the boiler tank safety cap (15) anticlockwise. - Fill the boiler tank completely with water, using the relevant measure (14).The hole near the safety cap (Fig. 2) allows any excess water poured in with the measure to fall into the drip tray (5). - Tighten the boiler tank cap securely, turning it clockwise. - Dose the ground coffee in the Thermocream® filter (12) using the relevant measure (9): one dose for one cup of coffee, two doses for two cups. The Thermocream® filter (12) has a single hole in its lower part to guarantee that coffee is dispensed at high pressure (Fig. 3) which means that the result is a rich, thick cream. - Add the coffee evenly without pressing it. - Insert the filter holder into the proper seating, turning it 40-45° clockwise until it clicks into place (Fig. 4). WARNING: If you put too much ground coffee in the filter, it may become difficult to turn the filter holder inside its seat and/or the filter holder may leak when dispensing coffee. - Plug the power cord into a mains socket. - Push the power lever (7) back to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). The pre-heat indicator light (8) will switch on. - While the coffee maker is heating up it is normal for small amounts of steam to be form around the boiler cap. - After around 3 minutes, once the temperature has been reached, the pre-heat indicator light (8) will switch off and the appliance will emit a sound signal. At this point, the appliance is ready to dispense coffee. - Place one or two small cups (according to the amount of coffee used in the filter) below the filter holder. - Pull the power lever (7) all the way forwards to begin dispensing the coffee (Fig. 6). The sound signal may continue even during coffee dispensing. If coffee dispensing is not begun immediately, the appliance will continue to emit its sound signal for the entire time that the water in the boiler tank is at the correct temperature. In any case, we recommend that you do not wait too long before dispensing coffee because this could alter the taste, leading to coffee with a burnt flavour. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 5 Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker EC11 Living innovation Fig. 7 - Once the coffee has reached the required level in the cup, stop dispensing by moving the lever (7) back to the upright standby position (Fig. 7). If the lever (7) is not moved back to the upright position after use, small amounts of water and steam may leak out from the coffee dispensing nozzles for as long as there is water in the boiler tank. This does not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. To resolve this problem, it is sufficient to move the lever (7) to the upright standby position. Successive use - To dispense more coffee immediately after, proceed as follows: - Unhook the filter holder from the body of the machine and clean out the coffee grounds from previous dispensing. - Place the empty water measure under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and release all residual steam inside the boiler by holding down the steam dispenser button (4) (Fig. 8). With the button pushed, it is possible to bring the measure forward into its fixed position, allowing you to take your finger off the steam dispenser button and simply wait for the remaining residual steam to discharge. - When the steam is all out, move the device (3) back to its initial position, pushing it back with the measure (Fig. 10). - Unscrew the safety cap to refill the boiler tank and then follow the steps described here above. WARNING: :The boiler tank cap is fitted with a safety valve which allows it to be unscrewed only if all residual steam has been completely released. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 MAKING CAPPUCCINO To make a cappuccino or hot chocolate, or to heat any other beverage, proceed as follows: If the coffee has already been prepared: - Move the power lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). In this position, the boiler tank remains pressurised without dispensing any liquid from the nozzles on the filter holder. - Place the container of milk to be foamed (or liquid to be heated) under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and press the steam button (4) to start the jet of steam (Fig. 11). While holding down the button, you can move the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) forwards using the milk container until it is in the fixed position, allowing you to remove your finger from the steam button and to wait until the Fig. 11 Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker Living innovation 6 EC11 milk is ready following the direction of rotation of the device (3) as shown in (Fig. 9). During steam dispensing the sound signal may go on and off, indicating that the boiler is maintaining its temperature. The steam jet shuts off automatically as the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device is brought back into its original position by pushing it back using the milk container (Fig.10). - Once steam dispensing has finished, move the power lever (7) back to the upright position (Fig. 7) and, using a sponge, clean all residues of the liquid heated from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device. - If the steam pressure should be insufficient for frothing the milk, fill the boiler again following the procedures described in the paragraph "Successive use". For the best results, we recommend that you prepare the coffee before frothing the milk. If the coffee has not already been prepared: - Fill the boiler tank (as explained in the section entitled "Making coffee") and move the power lever (7) to the pre-heat position (Fig. 5). The indicator light (8) will switch on. - When the front indicator light switches off, indicating that that temperature inside the boiler tank has reached the optimum level, the appliance will emit a sound signal. Then place the container of milk to be foamed (or liquid to be heated) under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3) and press the steam button (4) until the liquid is heated or foamed as required (Fig. 11). To make this operation easier, position the device in the fixed position with the help of the container itself, rotating the device (3) forward as shown in Fig. 9. During steam dispensing the sound signal may go on andoff indicating that the boiler is maintaining its temperature. - To stop the jet of steam, release the button (4) or bring the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device back to its original position by rotating it back as shown in Fig. 10. - Return the lever to its upright position (Fig. 7), and using a sponge, clean all residues of the heated liquid from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device. WARNING:While dispensing steam, always take care never to place your hands beneath the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device, which issues a hot jet of steam. Risk of scalding. - After dispensing steam, water residues may continue to come out from the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3). To avoid wetting the surface on which the appliance stands, open the drip tray (5), by pressing your finger on its right-hand side (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 7 Cappuccino and Espresso Coffee Maker EC11 Living innovation REGULAR CLEANING WARNING: All cleaning operations described here must only be performed when the appliance is unplugged form the mains power. Cleaning the Thermocream® coffee filter (12) Make sure that both the internal holes and the single coffee dispenser hole are not clogged, if necessary, clean them with a small brush. Fig. 13 Cleaning the Thermocream® plate (13) Remove the disc from the filter holder and rinse it under running water. Cleaning the filter holder hook seat With use, the filter holder hook seat ma ...