Get Started
This short guide is not
intended to explain
all the functions
of the appliance.
Please read all the
owner’s instruction booklet
before use.
EC680
WELCOME
ESPRESSO DRINKS
Introducing the exclusive world of espresso through the global leaders,
De’Longhi. Based in Treviso, Italy, we grew up appreciating the taste and
aroma of a good cup of coffee.
The De’Longhi “pump espresso” machine delivers freshly brewed espresso
simply in a few steps. Enjoy your favorite cappuccino, lattes or your favorite
beverage in your home.
Discover the unique story of design, passion and technology which made
De’Longhi the world leader in the creation of espresso machines.
Tips for Perfect Espresso
1. Use freshly roasted espresso beans (avoid caramelized beans).
2. Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry container.
Vacuum sealed if possible.
3. Pre-heat your espresso and cappuccino cups using the cup warmer
storage on the top of the machine.
4. Set the water temperature according to your needs.
5. For an extra creamy espresso lower the spouts to bring them as close
to the cup/cups as possible.
Espresso
A small 1 or 2 oz. shot of pressure brewed espresso using
approximately 1 Tbsp. of finely
ground coffee.
Cappuccino
A single espresso shot topped
with equal parts steamed and
frothed milk (in a ratio of 1:1:1)
served in a 4 to 6 ounce cup.
Café Latte
A double espresso shot topped
with steamed milk to fill; a ratio of
2:1 of milk to espresso is typical.
Caffee’ Mocha
This drink is based on layers of
chocolate, milk, espresso and
cream. Ingredients in a glass,
prepare hot, frothed milk, let it
cool. Pour the chocolate sauce
into a different glass, carefully
pour the milk. Slowly add the
espresso. Top off with whipped
cream and
chocolate flakes.
Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee
4 oz. of hot milk
1 – 2 tablespoons of cold
chocolate sauce
Whipped cream
Chocolate flakes
garnish with
Italian Macchiato
A single or double espresso
topped with a dollop of heated
milk and served in a traditional
espresso cup.
Espresso Lungo
From 3 oz. up to 4 oz. of
brewed espresso using finely
ground coffee.
Americano
1
/3 of espresso lungo and
2
/3 of hot water.
Caramel Macchiato
A tasty variation of latte macchiato
with the addition of caramel syrup
Ingredients. Pour the caramel syrup
down the inside of the glass. Pour
first the cold milk and then the
whisked hot milk into the glass.
Add the milk foam. Prepare the
espresso and pour it into the glass.
Add a bonnet of milk foam.
Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee
1 oz. of cold milk
5 oz. of hot milk
Caramel syrup
... more recipes at: coffeemakers.delonghi.us/coffee-recipes-0
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EC680
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.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by 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 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.
• Plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use. This appliance is to be utilized for domestic use only.
Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous.
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!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • 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. If the appliance is provided with 3 - wire, grounding type cord, the extension should be a
GROUNDING TYPE 3 – WIRE CORD. 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.
CAREFULLY READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• This machine is designed to “make espresso coffee” and “hot drinks”. Be careful to avoid scalding from the water
and steam jets or by using the machine incorrectly.
• This appliance is for household use only. All other use is considered improper and consequently dangerous.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
• During operation, do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the knobs or handles.
• Do not touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.
• Do not allow children or unfit persons to use the appliance unsupervised.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
• In the event of breakdown or faulty operation, turn the appliance off and do not tamper with it. For repairs, contact
a technical service center authorized by the manufacturer only. Request that only original spare parts be used.
Failure to respect the above may compromise the safety of the appliance.
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IN THE BOXIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
A1. Water tank lid
A2. Water tank
A3. Cup warmer
A4. Control panel buttons
A5. Steam dial
A6. Water spout /
milk container coupling
A7. ON/OFF switch
A8. Drip tray
B1. Filter-holder
with 3 cups
B2. Tamper/dispenser
measure scoop
Get Started &
Owner’s Instructions
Booklets
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EC680
BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground EspressoMACHINE SET UP
1
2
Main switch on side
of machine.
4
The machine is warming up, when
lights stop blinking the machine is
almost ready for use.
7
8
3
The machine preforms a self-test signalled
by the sequential flashing of lights.
5
6
Fill water tank
9
1
Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.
2
1
CUP
3 4
2
CUPS
5A 6A 7A
1
CUP
6B 7B5B
2
CUPS
Turn the steam dial to the
position. The machine will prime
and a little water will be released.
Machine is now ready to work!
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Turn the steam dial to the
position. The machine is
ready for use.
Brew 1 or 2 Espresso at one time.
EC680
BREWING ESPRESSO
Using E.S.E. POD Espresso
BREWING CAPPUCCINO or LATTE
1 2
3 4
Refer to previous section BREWING ESPRESSO
for the espresso related part.
1
2
4
5
3
Be sure frother is
Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.
E.S.E. POD
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E.S.E. (which stands for Easy Serving Espresso)
is the technology being used to simplify the
preparation of a good espresso using just a
few simple actions, thanks to the adoption
of the “serving” (individual pre-packed doses
containing 7 grams of ground coffee that
has been pressed and hermetically sealed
between two fine layers of filter paper).
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Fill 1/3 of the
pitcher, 3.5 oz.
for Cappuccino,
6 oz. for Latte.
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Set the desired
level of foam.
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8
If both coffee
buttons are
blinking, you
must cool
down the
boiler.
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Prepare the coffee as described
in the previous sections. Brew
in a larger cup.
Pour the milk over the
espresso and enjoy!
immersed in milk,
but not beyond the
highlighted mark
on the spout
Turn dial ON allowing water
to be delivered. When water
stops, turn dial to
Tip for the BEST
CAPPUCCINO:
Use Skim or 2%
Milk at Refrigerator
Temperature
(about 41F/5C)
position.
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EC680
TEST YOUR WATERDELIVERING HOT WATER
Delivering hot water
1
.
Place a container
under the spout
(as close as
possible to avoid
splashes).
2
.
Turn the steam
dial to
the
position. Water
runs out of the
spout.
3
.
Turn the dial to
the position
when the desired
amount of water has been delivered.
NOTE: You can stop the flow of water
by pressing the button.
(You should not run off hot water for
more than 2 minutes at a time).
4
.
Press any button.
Delivering steam
1. Make sure the
hot water spout
is attached
correctly.
2. Fill a container
with the liquid
to be heated/
frothed and immerse the spout/
cappuccino maker in the liquid.
3. Press the button twice. After a few
seconds, the steam to heat the liquid
comes out of the cappuccino maker.
4. When the required temperature/foam
is obtained, interrupt steam delivery
by pressing the button again.
(You should not discharge steam for
more than 3 minutes at a time).
Tips for using steam to froth milk
• When choosing the size of the
Measuring Water Hardness
1. Remove the “total hardness test” indicator 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.
1 2 3
Press button and
hold for 10 seconds.
The lights will blink in
sequence. You are
now in the setting
menu.
Press the
button to enter the
water hardness
setting.
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container, bear in mind that the liquid
Important! Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unsupervised while
delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes
hot during delivery. Hold by the handle only.
doubles or triples in volume.
• For a richer denser froth, use
skimmed or partially skimmed milk
at refrigerator temperature (about
41F/5°C).
The button indicates
that the selection has
been saved.
• For a creamier froth, rotate the
container with slow movements in
an upward direction.
• To avoid milk with poor froth or large
bubbles, always clean the spout.
When setting the water hardness, it is very
important to set the correct frequency
of the descaling cycles. You should always
keep this machine clean, and it will help
improve its performance and prolong the
life of the machine.
Press the button that correspond to the
correct hardness level.
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EC680
WATER FILTER
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE: DESCAILING
Installing the filter
1. Remove the filter from packaging and rinse
the filter with about half a liter of tap water.
2. Rotate the calendar disk (A) so that the next
two months are displayed.
3. Remove the tank from the appliance and fill
with water.
4. Insert the filter (B) in the water tank and
immerse it completely for ten or so seconds,
sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape.
5. Insert the filter in the filter housing (C) and
press as far as it will go.
6. Close the tank with the lid (D), then replace
the water tank in the machine.
7. The new filter is active. You can now use the
coffee maker.
A B
C D
DESCALING
Descale the machine when the orange light
comes on.
Important!
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.
NOTE: Failure to descale the appliance as
described above voids the guarantee.
1. Turn the machine on.
2. Completely empty the water tank (A) and
remove the water filter (if present).
3.
according to the manual instructions.
4.
capacity of 50 oz under the hot water spout and
boiler outlet
5. Press the button and hold for 10 seconds.
The lights will blink in sequence. You are now in
the setting menu.
6. Turn the steam dial
button
performs a series of deliveries at intervals to
remove the lime scale from inside the coffee
machine.
Descaler contains acids which may
Pour the descaler
Place an empty container
. The descaling program automatically
A
.
(B)
and water
(D)
to
B
with a minimum
and press
(C)
into the tank,
C
Important! Danger of Burns
Hot water containing acid flows from
the spout. Avoid contact with splashes
of water.
7. From time to time turn the steam dial to the
position to deliver small quantities of descaler
from the boiler outlet.
8.
Once the descaling solution is terminated, the
orange
9. To eliminate the solution and lime scale residues,
rinse the tank and fill it with fresh water (without
descaler); empty the containers and place them
under the boiler outlet and hot water spout.
1 0 . Turn the steam dial to
press the button to start the rinsing.
1 1 .
position to deliver small quantities of water
from the boiler outlet
1 2 .
to position.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Repairs to the coffee machine relative to lime scale
problems are not covered by the warranty if the
descaling procedure described above is not performed
on a regular basis.
light starts blinking
From time to time turn the steam dial to the
Once the water tank is empty, turn the steam dial
.
the position and
.
D
Please note! The filter lasts about two months
if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee
maker is left unused with the filter installed, it
will last a maximum of three weeks.
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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
and eyes. Use De’Longhi
Their use invalidates the guarantee. Failure to descale the
the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the
descaler only. Under no circumstances
should you use sulphamic or acetic based descalers.
appliance as described also invalidates the guarantee.
event of contact with the skin
EC680
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ACCESSORIES
Enjoy our full line of drinkware:
an exclusive line of Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte glasses and milk pitcher.
Care Kit Line
Experience the De’Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the performance
of your fully automatic machine.
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EcoDecalk
Coffee Care Kit
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EcoDecalk mini
Water Filter
Milk Clean
EC680
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