DELONGHI ESAM3300 User Manual

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ESAM3300

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 “bean to cup” machine delivers freshly brewed espresso in just
one touch. Enjoy your favorite cappuccino, lattes or your favorite beverage in
your home. Design your own espresso experience, and share it with the people
you care for most.

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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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 unt 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.

A. Grinding coarseness regulator
(Please refer to instruction manuals
for further info)

B. Coffee bean container
C. Ground coffee funnel
D. Cup warmer tray
E. Steam knob

F. Patented Cappuccino

System Frother (Milk Frother)

G. Water tank (removable)
H. Power cable
I. Measuring scoop for pre-ground coffee
J. Drip tray (removable)
K. Coffee grounds container (removable)
L. Service door
M. Coffee spout, adjustable in height
N. Infuser
O. Control panel

Natural Descaler

100 ml / 3.4 oz.

IN THE BOXIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Get Started &

Owner’s Instructions

Booklets

“Total

Hardness

Test”

Indicator

Instruction DVD

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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Coffee Beans MACHINE SET UP and FIRST CLEANING

Short

Long

Standard

1

Plug into outlet

Cleaning Cycle

4

Place a cup under
the milk frother.

2 3

Fill water Fill coffee beans

Push the ON/OFF
button.

Turn knob counter­clockwise to start the
prime. Water will
be released by the
milk frother.

After 1/3 of the cup

is full turn the knob
clockwise to stop the
water flow.

5

Flashing Steady

1 2

Standard

Mild

Set the desired strength of your coffee
increasing the quantity of coffee beans
that the machine grinds.

Strong

3A 4A 5A

1

CUP

3B 4B 5B

2

CUPS

Set the desired length of your coffee.
From short to long.

Machine is
now ready
to work!

Customize espresso temperature with
4 different settings.

(See instruction manual)

Brew 1 or 2 Espresso at one time.

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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso*

Mild

Strong

Standard

BREWING CAPPUCCINO or LATTE

1 2

Press the pre-ground coffee button.

3

Please, be sure that the machine is on
while pouring the pre-ground coffee.
*Use only one spoon full of coffee.

4

Short

Standard

Long

1

3

5

Refer to previous section BREWING ESPRESSO

for the espresso related part.

2

Fill 1/3 of the
pitcher, 3.5 oz.
for Cappuccino,
6 oz. for Latte.

4

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

Stop when
you reached
the desired
temperature/
foam.

6

Tip for the BEST
CAPPUCCINO:

5

6 7

To disable the pre-ground
function, press the
pre-ground button again.

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

Pour the milk over the
espresso and enjoy!

Use Skim or
2% Milk at
Refrigerator
Temperature

(about 41F/5C)

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DELIVERING HOT WATER and STEAM

TEST YOUR WATER

Delivering hot water

1.

Always make sure

the green and

lights are

on steady.

2.

Turn the cappuccino

frother towards the

outside of the machine.

3.

Position a container
underneath the milk
frother.

4.

Press the button. The light comes on to
indicate thatthe function has been selected.

5.

Turn the steam knob half a turn in counter­ clockwise until it stops: hot water will come
out of the milk frother and start to fill the
container underneath.

6.

To stop the flow of hot water, turn the knob all
the way clockwise and return the cappuccino
frother to the original position towards the
center of the machine.

7.

Press the button.

(It is recommended to deliver hot water for
no more than 2 minutes).

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.

Please note! If “Energy Saving” mode is enabled,
you may have to wait a few seconds before the
hot water or steam is delivered.

Delivering steam

1.

Place an empty
container under the
cappuccino frother.
Turn the steam knob
counter- clockwise
as far as it will go
(th

e li

ght flashes).
Run off the steam
mixed with water for
a few seconds until only steam is given off.

2. Interrupt steam delivery by rotating the knob
clockwise as far as it will go.

3. Empty the container and fill it with about

3.5 oz./100 ml of milk for each cappuccino
to be prepared.

4. Dip the cappuccino frother into the into the
container with milk, taking care not to immerse
the raised line on the cappuccino frother.
Turn the steam knob counter-clockwise as far
as it will go). Steam is discharged from the
cappuccino maker, giving the milk a creamy
frothy appearance.

(You should not discharge steam for more than
2 minutes at a time).

Tips for using steam to froth milk

• When choosing the size of the container,
bear in mind that the liquid doubles or
triples in volume.

• For a richer denser froth, use skimmed
or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator
temperature (about 41F/5°C).

• 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.

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 the button
repeatedly until
the number of
lights that are on
coincides with
the number of
red squares on
the test strip.

Hold five seconds.

54

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

Press to Save
the Data.

prolong the life of the machine.

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CLEANING and MAINTENANCE

DESCALING

Due to the continuous heating of the water used
to make the coffee, over time it is normal for the
tubing inside the

When the

machine to fill with lime scale.

li

ght starts flashing,

it is time to

descale the machine.
NOTE: when th

coffee

maker can still be used to prepare coffee.

Proceed

1.

Empty the tank

e

l

as follows:

(A)

ight switches on, the

and

pour the descaler

and water (C) into the tank, according to
the manual instructions.

For subsequent
descaling operations, descaling solution can be
purchased

from authorized technical service
centers. Note: Make sure splashes of descaler
do not fall onto surfaces sensitive to acid such
as marble, limestone and granite.

2.

Place a container

(D)

with a minimum capacity

of 1qt./34 oz. under the cappuccino frother.

3.

Turn the machine on by pressing the button.

4.

Wait for the gree

n a

nd

i

ndicator

lights to come on steady.

5.

Press and hold th

e

b

utton for at least 5

sconds. The decalcification warning light will

illuminate to indicated the start of the descaling
program (th
to indicate that it is not possible to make coffee).

e a

nd

l

ights remain off

Important! Danger of Burns

Hot water containing acid flows from the

spout. Avoid contact with splashes of water.

A

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

B

the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the

descaler only. Under no circumstances

C

6. Turn the steam knob half a turn counter-

clockwise.
out of the
the container

7.

The descaling program automatically per

The descaling solution will come

cappuccino frother and start to fill

underneath.

forms a series of deliveries and pauses, so
as to remove the lime scale deposits from
inside the coffee maker.

8.

After around 30 minutes, when th

e l

comes on, turn the steam knob half a turn
clockwise until it stops.

The machine must be rinsed so as to eliminate
the residues of descaling solution from inside the
machine. Proceed as follows:

9.

Remove the water tank, rinse it and fill it with

clean water.

10.

Reposition the tank.

11.

Empty the collection container

(E)

(located
under the milk frother) that is full of liquid,
and then replace it under the milk frother.

12.

Turn the steam knob counter-clockwise.
Hot water will come out of the milk frother
and fill the container underneath.

13.

When the tank is empty, the
off and th

14.

Turn the steam knob clockwise

e l

ight comes on.

l

and fill the

water tank with clean water again.

15.

The program of descaling is now terminated

and the machine is ready to make coffee again.

D

event of contact with the skin

should you use sulphamic or acetic based descalers.

appliance as described also invalidates the guarantee.

E

ight

ight goes

2 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to Super Automatic Espresso Machines with the De’Longhi brand name.

What does the warranty cover?

We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation under
this warranty is limited to repair at our factory or authorized service center of any defective parts or part
thereof, other than parts damaged in transit. The repaired or new model will be returned at the company
expense. This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in accordance with the factory directions,

which accompany it, and on an alternating current ( AC ) circuit.

How long does the coverage last?

This warranty runs for two years ( 2 ) from the purchase date found on your receipt and applies only to the
original purchaser for use.

What is not covered by the warranty?

The warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appliance, which result from repairs or alterations to
the appliance outside our factory or authorized service centers, nor shall it apply to any appliance, which

has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents. Also, consequential and incidental damage

resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of contract or breach of this warranty are
not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damage, so the above limitation may not apply to you..

How do you get service?

If repairs become necessary, see contact information below:
U.S. Residents: Please contact our toll free hotline at 1-800-322-3848 or log onto our website at

www.delonghi.com. For all accessories, spare parts or replacement parts, please contact our parts division
at 1-800-865-6330.

Residents of Canada: Please contact our toll free hotline at 1-888-335-6644 or log onto our website
at www.delonghi.com.

Residents of Mexico: Please contact our toll free number 01-800-711-8805 for assistance or log onto
our website at www.delonghi.com

The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations. All implied warranties are
limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. This limitation does not apply if you enter into an
extended warranty with De’Longhi. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. De’Longhi does not authorize any other person or
company to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale or use of its appliance.

How does country law apply?

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state /country to country.

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ACCESSORIES

Enjoy our full line of drinkware:
an exclusive line of Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte glasses.

Care Kit Line

Experience the De’Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the performance
of your fully automatic machine.

EcoDecalk

Coffee Care Kit

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EcoDecalk mini

Water Filter

Milk Clean

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