EC460
Instruction Manual
Espresso Maker
Manuel d’utilisation
Machine à expresso
Manual de instrucciones
Cafetera Espresso
Manuale di istruzioni
Macchina per caffè espresso
EC460 Series / Serié
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or taking off
parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized De’Longhi service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect the appliance, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use.
• Appliances with Glass Containers:
A. The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
B. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
C. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.
D. Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service
personnel only!
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THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
- A short power cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord.
- Longer, detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
- If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter-top or table top
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
- Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
introduction
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De’Longhi appliance for years to come!
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safety
● Never remove the filter holder while coffee is brewing or
the selector knob is in the coffee or steam position -
steam could shoot out and burn you.
● Don’t get burnt by:
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hot parts, including the steam/hot water nozzle, cup
warming tray, filter holder and liquid coffee outlet.
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steam or hot water coming out of the steam/hot water
nozzle or liquid coffee outlet.
● Keep children away from the machine. And never let the
cord hang down where a child could grab it.
● Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or
repaired: see ‘service’.
● Never put the machine in water or let the cord or plug get
wet - you could get an electric shock.
● Unplug:
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before filling with water
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before cleaning
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after use.
● Never leave the machine unattended.
● Don’t let the cord touch hot parts.
● Don’t let anyone who hasn’t read this manual use the
machine without supervision.
● Don’t let children play with this machine.
important
● Never use without water - the pump will burn out.
● Keep the machine above 0°F - otherwise any water in the
machine will freeze and cause damage.
● Only use the machine for its intended domestic use.
● Never use without the drip tray and cup stand.
before plugging in
● Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one
shown on the underside of your machine.
before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging.
2 Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.
3 Flush the machine through with clean water: see ‘before
making coffee for the first time’.
4 Wind excess cable around the cleats on the underside of
the coffee maker.
know your De’Longhi espresso
machine
cup storage tray
tank lid
water tank
spoon
cappuccino and latte system
liquid coffee/boiler outlet
boiler light
OK light
selector knob
steam/hot water knob
drip tray
float
drip tray top
filter holder
filter emptying lever with heat resistant finger guard
filter for 1 cup dispensing for use with ground coffee or
E.S.E. pod
filter for 2 cup dispensing ground coffee only
before making coffee for the first time
1 Make sure the selector knob is in the off position ( ) and
that the steam/hot water knob is closed by turning
clockwise (don’t overtighten).
2 Lift out the tank, remove the lid and fill with cold water.
Never fill above the MAX level marked. Alternatively
remove the lid and fill the tank while in position on the
coffee maker.
● We recommend using filtered water as it produces better
coffee and reduces limescale. Never use fizzy water.
● Replace the tank. Make sure that it is correctly in place
and apply light pressure if necessary to ensure the valve
at the bottom of the tank connects with the bottom of the
machine.
Note it is normal for water to remain in the compartment
under the tank. This can be dried using a sponge.
Important
Never operate the machine without water in
the tank. Refill as soon as the level gets low.
3 Swing out the cappuccino and latte system and put a jug
underneath.
4 Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning it
under the liquid coffee/boiler outlet and turning to the
right. Place a bowl underneath.
5 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ). The
boiler light will come on, wait until the OK light glows.
6 Turn the selector knob to the coffee/hot water position
( ) and wait until two cups of water run into the bowl.
7 Turn the steam/hot water knob anti-clockwise and allow
two cups of water to run into the jug.
8 Turn the steam/hot water knob clockwise and turn the
selector knob to the off position ( ).
9 Repeat these steps if you haven’t used the coffee maker
for a few days.
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Important
Never remove the filter holder while the coffee ( ) or
steam ( ) function is selected or while coffee
is brewing – steam could shoot out and burn you.
to make coffee using E.S.E. filter pods
Important
If the filter for one cup is used after ground coffee has
been used, it is necessary to clear any ground coffee
from around the liquid coffee/boiler outlet. This is
necessary to avoid water leakages from the filter holder
and to ensure optimum performance. Take care as the
area may be hot.
1 Pre heat the machine as described. This will ensure that
the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature. Fit the
small filter into the filter holder before fitting it to the
machine, making sure that the tab on the filter fits into the
slot on the filter holder.
2 Place the E.S.E. coffee pod into the filter making sure the
pod is facing the correct way .
3 Press the pod towards the lower part of the filter, making
sure that the paper flaps adhere to the inner part of the
filter.
4 The pod needs to be well centred and placed in the filter.
5 Fit the filter holder into the liquid coffee/boiler outlet and
turn to the right until it locks into position .
6 Follow the points ‘to make espresso’.
Note – use pods that conform to
the ESE standard.
● Always follow the instructions on the package of the pods
for the correct positioning of the pods in the filter.
to froth milk for cappuccino
Prepare the espresso as previously described
1 Make sure there is water in the tank.
2 Turn the selector knob to the steam position ( ). Wait
until the OK light comes on indicating that the boiler has
reached the correct temperature.
3 Partly fill a jug with milk – the milk may increase up to
three times in volume so select a suitably sized jug.
● Cold skim milk produces the best results.
4 Position the jug under the cappuccino and latte system
.
5 Place the nozzle into the milk about 1 inch deep and turn
the steam/hot water knob in an anti clockwise direction.
The milk will begin to increase in volume and appear
frothy. When the volume of the milk has doubled, fully
immerse the nozzle and continue heating the milk. Once
the desired temperature is reached, stop the steam by
turning the steam/hot water knob clockwise.
● Never allow the milk to boil as this will spoil the flavor of
the coffee.
6 Turn the selector knob back to the off position ( ).
7 Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the
espresso coffee.
Important – Never operate the cappuccino and latte
system for longer than 2 minutes at one time.
hint - to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make
all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for
all the cappuccinos.
preheating the coffee machine
To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right
temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is pre
heated.
1 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ).
2 Check that the hot steam/water knob is firmly closed
(turn clockwise) and that there is water in the tank.
3 Fit the desired filter into the filter holder (without coffee)
and attach to the machine by positioning it under the
liquid coffee/boiler outlet and turning to the right .
Ensure it is firmly located.
4 Position a cup under the filter holder. If you use the same
cup that the coffee will be served in it will be preheated.
Alternatively the cups can be pre heated on the cup
warming tray.
5 When the OK light glows, turn the selector knob to the
coffee position ( ).
6 Allow water to flow out until the OK light goes out, then
turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ).
7 Remove the filter holder and proceed to make coffee
using either ground coffee or coffee pods.
to make espresso using ground coffee
1 Pre heat the appliance as described above.
2 Check that there is water in the tank.
3 Select the desired filter and fit into the filter holder. Make
sure that the tab on the filter fits into the slot on the filter
holder.
● Use the smaller filter for making one cup of coffee (or
when using coffee E.S.E. pods) and the larger filter for 2
cups.
4 Add the coffee using the measuring spoon provided one
level spoon per cup, level the surface then lightly press
with the back of the measuring spoon. Wipe off any
coffee around the rim.
● When buying ground coffee make sure it is suitable for
espresso machines.
● Never press the coffee too firmly as the coffee will come
out slowly and the crema will be of a dark color. However,
if it is pressed too lightly, the coffee will come out too fast
and the crema will be a light color.
5 Lift the filter holder into the liquid coffee/boiler outlet. Turn
it to the right to lock into position .
● Put one or two cups underneath . If making one cup of
coffee, center your cup in the middle.
● Ensure the selector knob is on the boiler position ( ),
the boiler light will come on. Wait until the OK light glows
then turn the selector knob to the coffee position ( ).
6 When you’ve enough coffee – not too much otherwise it
will be too weak, (optimum dosage is 1.5 oz per cup)
return the selector knob to the boiler position ( ). If
you’re not making any more coffee turn the selector knob
to the off position ( ).
7 Remove the filter holder by turning to the left.
● There will be water on the filter when you remove it: this is
normal.
8 To remove the used coffee from the filter holder, flip the
lever on the handle so that the end locates over the filter
. Hold the lever in position with your finger pressed on
the heat resistant guard then tip the unit upside down
and tap out the grounds .
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to make espresso after frothing milk
Important
Never remove the filter holder from its housing
immediately after using the steam function.
If you’re making espresso after frothing milk, you need to
get rid of any over-hot water that could burn your coffee.
Here’s how:
1 Place a container underneath the cappuccino and latte
system, ensuring the selector knob is at the boiler
position ( ), then turn the steam/hot water knob anti
clockwise. Turn the selector knob to the coffee position
( ) and allow the water to flow out until the OK light
comes on.
2 Turn the selector knob to the boiler setting ( ) to stop
the water flowing from the cappuccino and latte system.
Turn the steam/hot water knob in a clockwise direction to
close.
3 The unit is now ready to make coffee.
to boil water for other drinks, tea, fruit
drinks.
1 Make sure the selector knob is in the off position ( ).
2 Check that there is water in the tank.
3 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ).
4 Position a container under the cappuccino and latte
system.
5 When the OK light glows, turn the steam/hot water knob
in an anti-clockwise direction then the selector knob to
the coffee/hot water position ( ). Hot water will come
out of the cappuccino and latte system.
6 To stop the flow of hot water return the selector knob to
the off position ( ) then turn the steam/hot water knob
in a clockwise direction.
Do not dispense hot water from the cappuccino and latte
system for longer than 20 seconds in one operation.
cleaning
● Before cleaning, unplug and let everything cool.
● Never immerse the appliance in water.
● Don’t wash parts in the dishwasher.
tank, lid, filter holder
● Wash, rinse and allow to dry.
filter (one and two cup version)
● Wash and dry after every use.
● After approximately every 100 uses dismantle and clean
more thoroughly as described below.
● Remove the cap located on the underside of the filter by
turning in the direction indicated . Remove the crema
device by pushing up from the underside . Separate
the components of the crema device by pulling the
gasket to the side and removing the plastic disc and
metal filter . Rinse parts thoroughly.
Clean the metal filter in hot water using a brush . Make
sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If
necessary clean with a pin . Dry the parts then
reassemble, making sure the parts are correctly
assembled.
cappuccino and latte system
● Prior to cleaning allow some hot water to flow out of the
cappuccino and latte system (see ‘to boil water for other
drinks’) but unplug and allow to cool before proceeding.
● Unscrew the nozzle by turning clockwise, then wash
thoroughly. Check that the three holes in the cappuccino
and latte system are not blocked . If necessary unblock
them with a pin.
● Clean the steam/hot water delivery tube. Make sure the
end is not blocked.
● Screw the cappuccino and latte system back onto the
delivery tube.
drip tray top, drip tray
● Empty the drip tray regularly. You’ll know when it is full,
the red float in the middle of the drip tray will rise and
become visible in the center hole on the cup stand.
Wash then dry.
liquid coffee outlet/boiler unit
● Wipe away any coffee grounds from this area.
At least twice a year carry out the following procedure:
1 Using a screwdriver , remove the screw that holds the
outlet of the boiler in place.
2 Clean the boiler area with a damp cloth.
3 Clean the removed outlet thoroughly in hot soapy water
using a brush. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the holes are
not blocked, if necessary use a pin to clean.
4 Reverse the above procedure to replace to the outlet.
Failure to clean the boiler outlet and the filters as
described invalidates the guarantee.
descaling
It is advisable to descale the coffee maker after 200 cups
of coffee have been made.
1 We recommend purchasing a specific product for
descaling espresso coffee machines.
2 Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a
bowl under the liquid coffee/boiler outlet.
3 Pour 1 liter of water and 8.5 oz. descaler into the tank.
4 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ) and
wait until the OK light glows.
5 Turn the selector knob to the coffee position ( ) and
allow half the solution to flow out. Turn the selector knob
back to the off ( ) position to stop the flow.
6 Leave the machine to stand for 15 minutes, then turn the
knob to the coffee position ( ) and allow the tank to
completely empty.
7 Thoroughly rinse the tank. Fill with fresh water and turn
the selector knob to the coffee position ( ) and allow all
the water to flush through.
8 Turn the selector knob to the off ( ) position.
Repairs caused by malfunctioning due to a build up of
limescale in the product are not covered by the guarantee
if the descaling process is not carried out regularly.
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service and customer care
see front cover
limited warranty
De’Longhi is the distributor of Kenwood home appliances. This warranty
applies to all home appliances with De’Longhi or Kenwood brand names.
What does the warranty cover?
We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Our obligation under this
warranty is limited to repair at our factory or authorized
service center of any defective parts or part thereof,
other than parts damaged in transit. In the event of a
products replacement or return, the unit must be
returned transportation prepaid.The repaired or new
model will be returned at the company expense.
This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in
accordance with the factory directions, which
accompany it, and on an Alternating current ( AC )
circuit.
How long does the coverage last?
This warranty runs for one year ( 1 ) from the purchase
date found on your receipt and applies only to the
original purchaser for use.
What is not cover
ed by the warranty?
The warranty does not cover defects or damage of the
appliance, which result from repairs or alterations to the
appliance outside our factory or authorized service
centers, nor shall it apply to any appliance, which has
been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents.
Also, consequential and incidental damage resulting from
the use of this product or arising out of any breach of
contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable
under this warranty. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damage, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
How do you get ser
vice?
If repairs become necessary, see contact information
below:
U.S. Residents:
Please contact our toll free hotline at
1-800-322-3848 or log onto our website at
www.delonghi.com. For all accessories, spare parts
or replacement parts, please contact our parts division at
1-800-865-6330.
Residents of Canada:
Please contact our toll free
hotline at
1-888-335-6644 or log onto our website at
www.delonghi.com.
Residents of Mexico:
Please refer to the Limited
Warranty statement for Mexico.
Please refer to front cover of the manual for
De’Longhi addresses.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express
warranties and representations. All implied warranties are
limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
This limitation does not apply if you enter into an
extended warranty with De’Longhi. Some states do not
allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions may not apply to you. De’Longhi
does not authorize any other person or company to
assume for it any liability in connection with the sale or
use of its appliance.
How does state law apply?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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problem possible cause solution
Espresso coffee doesn’t come
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The coffee is damp and/or pressed too
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Check that you are using ground coffee
out of the machine. firmly into the filter. suitable for espresso makers. Press the
coffee more lightly in the filter and change
the grind if necessary.
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The holes in the filter holder spouts
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Clean the holes in the spouts
are blocked.
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The liquid coffee/boiler outlet
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Clean as indicated in the cleaning section.
is blocked.
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The tank is incorrectly fitted and the
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Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve
valve at the bottom is not open. at the bottom
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The holes in the crema device
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Dismantle the crema device and clean parts
are blocked. thoroughly. See Cleaning (filter) section.
Espresso coffee drips from the
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The filter holder is incorrectly attached
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Refit the filter holder, making sure it is located
edges of the filter holder, to the machine. correctly and turn to the right.
instead of from the holes.
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The gasket of the espresso boiler
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Get the gasket replaced. Refer to Service
has lost its elasticity. and Customer Care.
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The holes in the filter holder spouts
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Clean the holes in the spouts.
are blocked.
The espresso coffee is cold
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Pre heating the machine was not
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Follow instructions on pre heating the
carried out. coffee machine.
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The cups were not pre heated.
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Pre heat by rinsing with hot water or placing
on the cup warming tray.
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The OK light was not glowing when
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Wait until the OK light glows before turning
the selector knob was turned to the the selector knob to the coffee ( ) position.
coffee ( ) position.
The pump is too noisy.
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The water tank is empty.
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Fill the tank with water.
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The tank is incorrectly fitted and the
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Press the tank lightly so as to open the
valve in the bottom is not open. valve at the bottom.
The coffee cream is light in
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The ground coffee has not been
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Press the coffee more firmly.
colour and is dispensed pressed enough.
too quickly.
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Insufficient ground coffee has been used.
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Increase the quantity of coffee in the filter.
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Too much coffee has been dispensed.
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Decrease the quantity of coffee dispensed
into the cup(s).
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The coffee used is unsuitable.
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Change the type of coffee used.
The coffee cream is dark in
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The ground coffee has been pressed
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Press the coffee less.
colour and is dispensed too firmly.
too slowly.
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The liquid coffee/boiler outlet is
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Clean as indicated in the cleaning section.
blocked.
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Too much coffee has been used.
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Decrease the quantity.
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The coffee is too finely ground.
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Change the coffee and buy one suitable
for espresso machines.
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The coffee used is unsuitable.
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Change the coffee and buy one suitable
for espresso machines.
The coffee has an acidic taste.
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The machine was not rinsed
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Flush the machine with several changes of
thoroughly after descaling. clean water and rinse all components,
see cleaning.
The milk does not froth when
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The milk is not cold enough.
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Always use milk from the refrigerator.
making a cappuccino
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Try milk with a different fat content.
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The cappuccino and latte system is dirty.
●
Clean the steam/hot water delivery tube as
well as the cappuccino and latte system.
See Cleaning.
trouble shooting guide
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