DeLonghi EC685 User Manual

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.

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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
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.

. Some milks that do

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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

IN THE BOX

Get Started &

Owner’s Instructions

Booklets

“Total

Hardness

Test”

Indicator

Natural Descaler

100 ml / 3.4 oz.

Sold Separately

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MACHINE 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

5

Turn the steam dial to the
position. The machine will prime
and a little water will be released.

Machine is now ready to work!

Turn the steam dial to the

ready for use.

position. The machine is

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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso

1

Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.

2

1

CUP

3 4

2

CUPS

5A 6A 7A

1

CUP

2

CUPS

6B 7B5B

Brew 1 or 2 Espresso at one time.

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BREWING ESPRESSO

Using E.S.E. POD Espresso

1 2

Use correct filter,
marked on bottom of cup.

E.S.E. POD

5 6

3 4

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E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) Pods can be
used to simplify the espresso preparation.
Each pre-packed pod contains 7 grams of
coffee, already measured and pressed and
sealed between 2 fine layers of filter paper.

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BREWING CAPPUCCINO or LATTE

Refer to previous section BREWING ESPRESSO

for the espresso related part.

1B1A

Fill the pitcher,

CappuccinoHot Milk

steamed,
no foam

creates foam

6

Be sure frother is
immersed in milk,
but not beyond the
highlighted mark
on the spout

Froth until desired
level of foam is
reached, then
turn dial to
position.

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3.5 oz.
Cappuccino,
6 oz. for Latte.

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2

3

4

for

8

9

If both coffee buttons
are blinking, you must
cool down the boiler.

5

10

Turn dial ON allowing water
to be delivered. When water
stops, turn dial to

position.

Prepare the coffee as described
in the previous section. Brew
in a larger cup.

Pour the milk over the
espresso and enjoy!

Tip for the BEST
CAPPUCCINO:

Use Skim or 2%
Milk at Refrigerator
Temperature
(about 41°F/5°C)

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DELIVERING HOT WATER

WATER FILTER

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.

Installing the filter*
*

Optional water filter sold separately.

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

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.

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C 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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TEST YOUR WATER

Measuring Water Hardness

1. Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper from the 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.

4

The button indicates
that the selection
has been saved.

Choosing the water hardness is very
important to set the correct frequency of
the descaling cycles. Keeping the machine
clean will improve its performance and
prolong the life of the machine.

Press the button that corresponds to the

correct hardness level.

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CLEANING and MAINTENANCE: FROTHER

BC

1

Unscrew the frother
by rotating counter­clockwise and
pulling downwards.

5 7 8

2

Remove the nozzle
from the steam
tube by pulling it
downwards.

6

3

Thoroughly clean steam
nozzle with cloth and
warm water.

Clean nozzle with warm
running water and use a
needle to clean the hole.

4

Replace the
nozzle by
inserting it
onto the
steam tube.

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A

To clean the hole in the frother,
pull up the selection ring as in
figure C until the hole appears.

Clean frother with warm
running water and use a
needle to clean the hole.
After cleaning, push
down selection ring as
in figure A or B.

Frother and steam nozzle parts
can be cleaned thoroughly by using De’Longhi Milk Clean.

Replace the frother by
first aligning the frother
notch with the nozzle tab,
then insert and rotate
clockwise into place.

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CLEANING THE COFFEE FILTERS

1 2

CUP

CUPS

Extract the removable
perforated filter

3 4 5

Clean with a brush Clean the hole on the

bottom with a toothpick

POD

Clean the filter with
warm running water

Insert the perforating filter
pushing it as far as it goes

DESCALING

Descale the machine when the orange light
comes on.

1. Turn the machine on.

2. Completely empty the water tank (A) and
remove the water filter (if present).

3.

Fill the tank with the descaler solution obtained
by diluting the descaler
water tank up to the MAX level.

4.

Place an empty container
capacity of 50 oz under the hot water spout and
brewing unit

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.

.

. The descaling program automatically

to

(B)

(D)

with water

and press

(C)

: fill the

with a minimum

Important! Danger of Burns
Hot water containing acid flows from

the spout. Avoid contact with splashes
of water.

A

B

C

7. From time to time turn the steam dial to the

descaler from the brewing unit.

8.

9. To remove 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.

10. Turn the steam dial to
press the button to start the rinsing.

11.

water from the boiler outlet

12.
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.

position to deliver small quantities of

Once the water tank is empty, the
starts blinking

From time to time turn the steam dial to the

Once the water tank is empty, turn the steam dial

.

position to deliver small quantities of

orange

the position and

.

light

D

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

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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 espresso machine.

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EcoDecalk

Coffee Care Kit

... to learn more about the De’Longhi accessories visit: delonghi.com

EcoDecalk mini

Water Filter

Milk Clean

ESPRESSO DRINKS

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.

Caffe Mocha

This drink is made from layers
of chocolate, milk, espresso and
cream. Prepare hot, frothed milk.
Let it cool. Pour the chocolate
sauce in a different glass,
carefully pour in the hot milk.
Slowly add brewed espresso.
Top off with whipped cream and
garnish with chocolate flakes.

Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee

4 oz. of hot milk

1 – 2 tablespoons of cold

chocolate sauce

Whipped cream

Chocolate flakes

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.
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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