Delonghi EC 191 Instructions Manual

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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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

The following terms are used throughout the instruction
manual

1 Filter holder for ground coffee
2 Filter for coffee with frother
3 Filter for pods (if fitted)
4 Filter holder for pods (if fitted)
5 Steam release knob
6 Coffee tamper
7 Black area inside for positioning cups
8 Power supply cable
9 OK’ light (coffee/water or steam)
10 ‘OK’ light
11 Selector knob
12 Espresso function
13 “O”OFF position
14 Steam position
15 Coffee measuring spoon
16 Boiler outlet
17 Delivery tube
18 Cappuccino function (for milk frothing)
19 Water tank
20 Lid for water tank

SAFETY WARNINGS

• This machine has been built to “make coffee” and to
“reheat beverages”; please be careful to avoid burns
from the sprays of hot water or steam and avoid any
improper use.

• When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the
machine’s hot surfaces

• After unpacking, make sure that the machine is
complete and undamaged. In case of doubt, do not
use the appliance and seek the advice of a qualified
service professional.

• Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene,
etc.) should not be left within the reach of children as
this could be a potential source of danger.

• This appliance is to be utilised for domestic use only.
Any other use is to be considered improper and

therefore, dangerous.

• The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage
derived from improper use.

• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands

• The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.

•Your children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

•In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn off the
appliance immediately and do not touch it. For
repairs, please contact a Service Centre authorized
by the manufacturer and request the use of original
replacement parts only. The lack of respect for this
point may compromise the safe use of the appliance.

• The power supply cable of this appliance must never be
replaced by the user, because its replacement requires
the use of special tools. If the cable should become
damaged, or in case it needs to be replaced, please go
to a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer.

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 10 A
minimum. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
caused by inadeguate earthing of the appliance.

• In the event of incompatibility between the plug on
the appliance and the socket, have the plug replaced
with another of the right type by a qualified
professional.

• 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).

• When the machine is in operation, any additional
cable can be stored in the machine by inserting it
back into the cable supply outlet.

• The power cable can be positioned to the right or
left, depending on where the nearest power outlet to
the appliance is located, by lodging it in the
corresponding guides underneath the appliance
(Fig. 1).

• When changing the position of the power cable,
check that it is properly secured by the special clips
underneath the appliance (Fig. 1).

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE

FILLING THE WATER TANK:

To remove the water tank lid ( fig.2) simply pull
upwards (fig 3) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 4). 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.

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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
theater level goes below the MIN level

PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE

To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right
temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is
preheated.Turn the selector knob so that the indented
line on the selector knob points to the boiler on function

(fig.5). Attach the empty filter holder (without
coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler
outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 6). Be sure
that the stean knob is firmly closed).

1.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.

2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same

cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be
preheated.

3.Wait until the orange “OK” light comes on (fig 7)

and turn the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig8) Allow water to flow until the
orange “OK” light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig 5)

4.Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes

on again and repeat the whole operation one more
time.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE:

1.After preheating the appliance as described in the

above paragraph, insert the ground coffee filter
with frother into the filter holder, making sure the
tab is correctly inserted into the housing as shown
in fig. 9.

2.To prepare a single coffee, fill the filter with a level

measure of ground coffee, about 7 g (fig. 10). To
prepare two coffees, use the filter and fill with two
loosely filled measures of ground coffee (about 6+6
g). Fill the filter in small doses to prevent the ground
coffee from overflowing.

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.

3.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it

lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. 11).

NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order
to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too
hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be
of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come
out too fast and cream will be a very light color.

3.Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter

holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance.

Rotate firmly (fig. 5) to avoid leaks of water.

4.Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by
rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the
removable drip tray (fig 12). Ensure that the cup or
cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter
holder.

5.Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 6) then turn
the selector knob to the espresso function (fig 7)
until the desired quantity of coffee is obtained. To stop
the delivery, turn the selector to the position.

6.Wait until the orange “OK” light comes on (fig 7)
and turn the selector knob to the espresso function

position (fig 8). Allow water to flow until the
orange “OK” light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig 5)

7.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right
to left.

ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the
filter holder while the machine in brewing coffee.

NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order
to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too
hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be
of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come
out too fast and cream will be a very light color.

8.To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with
the special lever that is built into the handle and let
the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter
holder (Fig. 12).

9.To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob
on the appliance to the OFF position “O” (fig. 14).

ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is
necessary to wash all of the accessories and the
internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five
coffees without using the ground coffee

HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER
HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted):

•Preheat the machine as described in the

‘Preheating the Coffee Machine’ section, making
sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit.
Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is
delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as
guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder
gaskets is more effective.

•Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into

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the filter (fig 15). Always follow the instructions on
the package of the wafers for the correct
positioning of the wafer in the filter.

Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard:

this will be indicated on the packaging by the
following symbol:

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.

3.Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving
from left to right (fig 6).

IMPORTANT: Should the coffee holder for pods be
used after one for ground coffee, it’s necessary to
clear the ground coffee remained in the espresso
boiler outlet. This cleaning operation is necessary in
order to avoid water leackeges from the coffe
holder for pods whele coffee is being preposed.

4.Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 in the previous
section on how to prepare espresso.

5.To remove the pod, press the button on the filter
holder and simply lift the pod out

6.To turn the coffee machine off, turn the selector knob on
the appliance to the Off position “O” (fig.14).

HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO

1.Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large
enough for cappuccinos (see “How to prepare
espresso coffee).

2.Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 16)
Wait until the orange “OK” light comes on, to
indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal
temperature for producing steam.

3.In the meantime, fill a container with approximately
3 fl. oz of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared.
The milk must be cold from the refrigerator (not
warm!). In choosing the container, bear in mind that
the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times.
Semi skimmed milk gives best results.

NOTE:We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at
refrigerator temperature.

4.Position the container with the milk in it under the
milk frother (fig. 17).

5.Immerse the cappuccino maker nozzle about 5mm
deep into the milk and turn the steam knob in an
anti-clockwise direction (fig. 18) (by turning the knob
to a greater or lesser extent, it is possible to vary the
quantity of steam that comes out from the cappuccino
maker). At this point, the milk will begin to increase
in volume and to appear frothy.

6.When the volume of the milk has doubled, fully
immerse the milk frother and continue heating the
milk (Fig. 19). Once the desired temperature has
been reached (the ideal temperature is 60°C), stop
the delivery of steam by turning the steam knob in a
clockwise direction and at the same time positioning
the selector knob at “O” (fig. 14).

7.Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the
espresso coffee. Your cappuccino is now ready. Add
sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little
powdered chocolate on top of the froth.
Note:to prepare the coffee after having frothed the
milk, first let the boiler cool down, otherwise the
coffee will be burnt. To cool the boiler down, place a
container underneath the outlet, turn the selector
knob to the “espresso” position and allow the water
to flow out until the ‘OK’ light goes off. Return the
selector knob to the position and then prepare
the coffee as described in the previous paragraph.

IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam
nozzle immediately after use. Proceed as follows:

1 By turning the steam knob (fig. 18), allow a little

steam to come out for a few seconds. Then close
firmly by turning clockwise.

2 Unscrew the milk frother by turning it clockwise (Fig.

20), and then clean it thoroughly in lukewarm water.

3 Check that the three holes in the milk frother, as

shown in Fig. 21,not are blocked. If necessary,
unblock them using a pin.

4.Clean the steam delivery tube, being careful to avoid
being burnt.

5.Screw the milk frother back on.

PRODUCING HOT WATER

1.Turn on the coffee unit by turning the selector knob to
the position (fig. 5).

2.Position a container under the cappuccino maker;

3.When the ‘OK’ pilot light comes on, position the
selector knob at (fig. 8) and at the same time turn
the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig.

19); hot water will come out from the cappuccino
maker;

4. To stop the flow of hot water, turn the steam knob in a
clockwise direction and position the selector knob at “O”
(fig. 14).

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND
COFFEE

About every 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for
ground coffee as follows:

• Remove the filter with the frother;

• Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a
dishwasher.

• Unscrew the cap of the frother (fig. 24) by rotating in
the direction indicated by the arrow on the cap.

• Remove the frother from the container by pushing it
from the cap end.

• Remove the gasket.

• Rinse all components and clean the metal filter
thoroughly in hot water using a brush (fig. 25). Make
sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If
necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 26).

• Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as
shown in figure 27. Make sure to insert the pin on
the plastic disk into the hole in the gasket indicated
by the arrow in fig. 27.

• Replace the assembly into the steel filter container
(fig. 28), making sure the pin is inserted into the hole
in the support (see arrow in fig. 28).

• Finally, screw on the cap.

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the
guarantee.

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (IF
SUPPLIED)

About every 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for
pods as follows:

• Push the filter holder button, remove the filter (fig. 29)
and the frother if fitted. Clean the inside of the filter
holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.

• Clean the filter thoroughly in hot water using a
brush. Make sure the holes in the metal filter are not
blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 26).

• Replace the filter.

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the
guarantee.

CLEANING THE ESPRESSO BOILER OUTLET

At least twice a year, the espresso boiler outlet must be
cleaned as follows:

• check that the coffee machine is not warm and the
plug is detached from the mains;

• using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that holds the
outlet of the espresso boiler (fig. 30);

• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 17);

• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a
brush. Make sure the holes are not blocked. If
necessary, clean with a pin.

• rinse the outlet under the tap, still scrubbing it;

• replace the outlet of the espresso boiler.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the
guarantee.

OTHER CLEANING OPERATIONS

1.Do not use solvents or detergents in cleaning the
coffee maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.

2.Do not use solvents or detergents in cleaning the
coffee maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.

3.Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them
periodically

ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit
in water – it is an electrical appliance.

DESCALING

It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine
every 200 cups of coffee. It is recommended that
specific (store-bought) products for descaling of
espresso coffee machines be used. If such products are
not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:

1.Fill the tank with water using 1 liter of water;

2.Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid
in the water (available from chemists);

3.Turn the selector knob to the position and wait
until the ‘OK’ light comes on.

4.Check that the filter holder is not attached and place
a container under the outlet of the machine;

5.Turn the selector knob to the position and allow
half of the solution in the tank to flow out. Then stop
the flow by turning the selector to the “O” position.
(fig. 14).

6.Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes, then
start up the flow again until the tank is completely
empty;

7.To eliminate the remains of the solution and the
calcium, rinse the tank well, fill it with clean water
and replace.

8.Tu rn the selector knob to the position and allow
all of the remaining solution in the tank to flow out
(fig. 8).

9.Turn the selector knob to the position (fig.5)
and repeat operations 7 and 8 one more time.

Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of
calcium build-up are not covered by the guarantee if
the descaling process described above is not carried
out regularly.

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The milk does not froth when
making a cappuccino.

•

The milk is not cold enough.

•

The cappuccino maker is dirty.

•

Always use milk at refrigerator tem
perature.

• Clean the holes of the cappucino
maker, especially those shown in
fig.21

The coffee cream is light­coloured (the coffee comes
out quickly from the spout).

•

The ground coffee has not been

pressed enough.

•

The quantity of ground coffee is
scarce.

•

The quantity of ground coffee is too

much

• Unsuitable quality of ground coffee.

•

Tamper the ground coffee down
more.

•I

ncrease the quantity of coffee.

•Change the quality of ground coffee

•

Decrease the quantity of ground cof
fee.

The coffee cream is dark (the
coffee comes out slowly from
the spout).

•

The ground coffee is too tightly
pressed

.•The espresso boiler outlet is blocked

•

The quantity of ground coffee is too
much.

•Unsuitable quality of ground coffee.

• The coffee is too finely ground.

•

Press the coffee less.

•

Clean the outlet as described in

“Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet”
section.

•

Decrease the quantity of ground cof
fee.

• Change the quality of ground coffee

• Only use ground coffee for espresso
coffee makers. Do not use damp coffee.

The coffee has an acidic taste.

•

The unit was not sufficiently rinsed
after the descaling process
procedure.

•

Rinse the unit as described in the

“descaling” section.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

Espresso coffee no longer
comes out.

•The coffee is damp and/or
excessively pressed

•

The holes in the filter holder spouts
are blocked.

•

The outlet of the espresso boiler is
blocked.

• The tank is badly inserted and the
valve at the bottom is not open.

Espresso coffee drips from the
edges of the filter holder,
instead of from its holes.

•

The filter holder is badly inserted.

• The gasket of the espresso boiler has
lost elasticity.

• The holes in the filter holder spouts
are blocked.

•

Attach the filter holder on correctly and

turn it all the way.

• Have the espresso boiler gasket replaced
at an Service Centre

• Clean the holes in the spouts.

The espresso coffee is cold. • The ‘OK’ pilot light was not on when

the coffee delivery switch was pressed.

• The preheating was not carried out

•The cups were not preheated

•Wait until the OK pilot light comes on

• Carry out the preheating as indica ted in
the “Preheating the coffee unit” section.

.•Preheat the cups by rinsing them in hot

water.

The pump is too noisy. •

The water tank is empty.

• The tank is inserted wrongly and the
valve at the bottom is not open.

•

Fill the tank.

•

Press the tank lightly so as to open
the valve at the bottom.

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•Prepare the coffee again, pressing it more
lightly and/or changing the powder

•

Clean the holes in the spouts.

•

Clean as indicated in the “Cleaning
the espresso boiler outlet” section.

•Press the tank lightly so as to open
the valve at the bottom.

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