5732141100 Quick Guide 31-05-2005 13:55 Pagina 1 Coffee Maker De'Longhi quick guide How to make perfect espresso coffee 1. Fill the water tank to the level required either by removing and filling at the sink or with a jug (do not exceed max level) 2. Press the ON/OFF button 3. Place the filter with crema enhancer into the filter holder 4 Fill the filter with desired amount of coffee 5. Press the filter holder up to the coffee tamper to pack the coffee tightly 6. Place the filter holder beneath the boiler outlet pushing up and rotating to the right until it locks 7. Place cup(s) on the drip tray underneath the filter holder 8. When the `OK' light is lit, press the coffee button. 5732141100/05.04 9. Once the required quantity of coffee has been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the same button again 5732141100 Quick Guide 31-05-2005 13:55 Pagina 2 Coffee Maker De'Longhi quick guide How to prepare cappuccino coffee 1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. Press the steam button and wait for the steam indicator light to come on. 3. In the meantime, fill a container (a small metal jug is ideal) with about 100 ml. of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. 4. Place the container with the milk under the cappuccino maker. 5 Dip the cappuccino maker into the milk and turn the steam knob at least a half turn anticlockwise. 6. When the required temperature and level of milk froth is reached, interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise. 7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee.Your cappuccino is now ready. instructions Coffee Maker EC300 Please retain these instructions for future reference ON/OFF button indicator light ON/OFF button Preheating completed indicator light Steam knob Water tank lid Cup rail Cup warmer plate Water tank Coffee/hot water button Steam tube Cappuccino maker and steam nozzle Steam button Steam selected indicator light Power cable Coffee tamper Cup grid Boiler outlet 1-cup or 1-pod coffee filter with crema enhancer Drip tray Coffee filter holder Measure 2-cups coffee filter with crema enhancer Coffee Maker 2 Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. Using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time, wash all the accessories in warm soapy water and rinse. For the best tasting coffee the internal circuits must be flushed through at least five times.To do this follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to prepare espresso coffee" using just water. Installation · Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance from taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the appliance rating plate.The appliance must always be connected to a well-earthed socket rated at 10A minimum.The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing of the appliance. · In the event of incompatibility between the plug on the appliance and the socket, have the plug replaced by a qualified professional. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer only. · Never install the machine in an environment that can reach a temperature less than or equal to 0°C (if the water in it freezes, the coffee maker may be damaged). 3 Coffee Maker How to prepare espresso coffee Filling the water tank To remove the water tank lift the lid (fig.1) and simply pull upwards (fig 2) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 3). Do not exceed the MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled without removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug. Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on the machine. WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in the compartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment should be dried using a clean sponge. Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to fill the tank when the level drops to a couple of centimetres from the bottom. Preheating the coffee machine To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated. 1. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4). 2. Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig. 5). Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. 3. Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated. Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig. 6), then immediately press the coffee knob (fig. 7). Allow the water to run until the OK indicator light goes out, then stop the water by pressing the coffee button again (fig. 7). 4. Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time. (It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off when removing the filter holder). . fig. 1 fig. 2 MAX fig. 3 fig. 4 fig. 5 Coffee Maker fig. 6 4 fig. 7 How to prepare espresso coffee 1. After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup of espresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter (the smaller of the two provided) into the filter holder (Fig. 8) and fill it with one level measuring spoon of ground coffee (fig. 9) ­ about 7 grams. If you wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two lessthan-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6 grams). IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is free from ground coffee from the previous infusion. 2. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly with the coffee tamper (Fig. 10). NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare a good coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come out slowly and crema will be of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be a very light colour. 3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder. Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning the handle to the left of the boiler outlet, then pushing upwards and turning the handle to the right (as in preheating the machine fig. 5). 4. Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water or heating on the cup warmer plate for 10 minutes) on the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. Press the on/off button (fig. 4). 5. Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig 6) then press the coffee button (fig. 7). Once the required quantity of coffee has been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the same button again (fig. 7). 6. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left. To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holder while the machine is dispensing coffee. 7. To remove the used coffee lock the filter with the built-in lever and let the coffee fall out by knocking the over turned filter holder (fig. 12). 8. To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4). fig. 8 fig. 9 fig. 10 fig. 11 10 fig. 12 5 Coffee Maker How to prepare coffee using pods 1. Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, attaching the coffee filter holder with 1 cup or pod filter to the unit.This procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature and that the seal of the holder is more effective. fig. 13 Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the symbol as in fig. 13. The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess. 2. Place the small filter (1 cup or pods) in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 8. 3. Insert a pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 14). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly. 4. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 5). 5. Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 of the previous section (how to prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground coffee). Important: should the coffee holder for pods be used after one for ground coffee, it's necessary to clear the ground coffee remaining in the boiler outlet.This cleaning operation is necessary in order to avoid water leakages. fig. 14 fig. 15 How to make cappuccino 1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. Press the steam button (fig. 15) and wait for the steam indicator light to come on (fig. 16).The OK indicator light indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production. 3. In the meantime, fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. Ideally use a small stainless steel jug. The milk must be at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). In choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk increases in volume by 2 or 3 times. NB:YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE SEMI-SKIMMED MILK AT REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE. 4. Place the container with the milk under the cappuccino maker. 5. Dip the cappuccino maker into the milk (fig. 17), taking care not to immerse the raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by the arrow in fig. 18). fig. 16 fig. 17 Coffee Maker 6 Turn the steam knob at least a half turn anticlockwise (fig. 19). Steam is given off by the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a creamy frothy appearance.To obtain a creamier froth, dip the cappuccino maker into the milk and rotate the container with slow movements from the bottom upwards. 6. When the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise. Then press the steam button (fig. 15). 8. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee.Your cappuccino is now ready. If desired, add sugar and sprinkle a little powdered chocolate or cinnamon on top of the froth. Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos. IMPORTANT: to ensure hygiene, you are recommended to follow this procedure each time you make cappuccino to avoid milk stagnating in the milk circuit. 1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob (fig. 19).This empties any milk left inside the steam tube. 2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino tube firmly and with the other unscrew the cappuccino maker itself by rotating clockwise and extracting downwards (fig. 20). 3. Remove the nozzle from the steam tube by pulling it downwards (fig. 21). Note: Metal of steam pipe may be hot!!! 4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with warm water. 5. Make sure the two holes indicated by the arrows in fig. 22 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin. 6. Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it onto the steam tube and rotating firmly towards the top of the tube. 7. Replace the cappuccino maker by inserting it and rotating anticlockwise. fig. 18 fig. 19 fig. 20 Producing hot water 1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. 4).Wait until the OK indicator light comes on (fig. 6). 2. Place a container under the cappuccino maker. 3.Press the coffee button (fig. 7) and at the same time open the steam knob. Hot water is delivered from the cappuccino maker. 4. To interrupt the flow of hot water, close the steam knob by rotating clockwise and press the coffee button again. fig. 21 fig. 22 7 Coffee Maker Cleaning and maintenance Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool down. Cleaning the filter holder About every 200 coffees, clean the filter holder of ground coffee as follows: · Remove the filter with crema enhancer · Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher. · Remove the crema enhancer cup (fig. 23) by unscrewing in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cap. · Remove the crema enhancer from the container by pushing it from the cap end (fig. 24). · Remove the gasket (fig. 25). · Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot water using a brush (fig. 26). Make sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. ...