DeLonghi EC11 User Manual

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CAPPUCCINO AND ESPRESSO

COFFEE MAKER

EC11

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Description of Appliance

The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual

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COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Steel bar 10. Power cord and plug

2. Boiler tank 11. Filter holder

3. MAXI CAPPUCCINO device 12. Thermocream® filter

4. Steam dispenser button 13. Thermocream® plate

5. Removable drip tray 14. Water measure

6. Removable cup grille 15. Boiler tank safety cap

7. Pre-heat/power lever 16. Appliance lid

8. Boiler temperature indicator light 17. Base

9. Coffee measure/presser

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IMPORTANT W ARNINGS

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.

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• 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.

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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!

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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.

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