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.
EC685
WELCOME
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.
Discover the barista brewing inside you: now you can make authentic espressos, lattes and cappuccinos to suit your taste, in the comfort of your kitchen. Enjoy!
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PUMP ESPRESSO TIPS AND TRICKS
Recommendations for producing a better espresso:
1.Use freshly ground espresso.
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.Ensure your first coffee is the ideal temperature by pre-warming the filter / filter holder before making coffee. Simply fit the filter /filter holder (without coffee) into the machine and place a cup underneath. Select the single cup option and ‘purge’ the machine allowing hot water to pass through the filter into the cup.
5.Use one level scoop of freshly ground coffee for best results. This is roughly 7 grams.
6.Tamping the coffee is recommended to produce an even compact bed of coffee for brewing.
7.Tamping is important as applying too little pressure will cause the coffee to be weak (under extracted) and applying too much pressure may result in thick, burnt coffee (over extracted).
8.Grind size can affect the brew strength.
If coffee is ground too coarse, then coffee will flow too quickly and be weak (under extracted). Coffee that is ground too fine will flow slowly and may be thick or burnt (over extracted).
9.Remove any residual coffee grounds from the filter / filter holder rim before placing into the machine for brewing.
Recommendations for producing a better cappuccino or latte:
1.Once steam has been selected ‘purge’ the steam nozzle/frother to eliminate any excess water before you start frothing the milk.
2.Always use fresh, cold milk. Some milks that do not require refrigeration will not produce an acceptable foam.
3.Once you have frothed the milk tap the jug on the counter to remove any large air bubbles
4.‘Spin’ or swirl the milk to ensure the milk and foam combine a little and to give it a glossy finish.
5.Pour the milk/foam immediately after spinning/ swirling to ensure that milk and foam do
not separate.
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EC685
IN THE BOX
A1. Water tank lid
A2. Water tank
A3. Cup warmer
A4. Control panel buttons
A5. Steam dial
A6. Water spout / frother
A7. ON/OFF switch
A8. Drip tray
B1. Filter-holder
with 3 cups
B2. Tamper/dispenser
measure scoop
“Total
Hardness
Test”
Indicator
Get Started &
Owner’s Instructions
Booklets
Natural Descaler
100ml/3.4oz.
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MACHINE SET UP |
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Machine is now ready to work!
EC685
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