Delonghi ESAM 5500.T User Manual

INDEX
INTRODUCTION........................................	27
Symbols used in these instructions .........	27
Letters in brackets ..................................	27
Troubleshooting and repairs ...................	27
SAFETY ......................................................	27
Fundamental safety warnings...................	27
Designated use.........................................	28
Instructions .............................................	28
DESCRIPTION .........................................	28
Description of appliance ..........................	28
Description of milk container ..................	28
Description of control panel ....................	28
Explanation of indicator lights .................	29
PRELIMINARY CHECKS.........................	29
Controls after transport ...........................	29
Installing the appliance ............................	29
Connecting the appliance .........................	29
Using the appliance for the first time.......	30
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON............	30
TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF .............	30
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS .........	31
Setting the clock .....................................	31
Setting the language ...............................	31
Setting automatic start up time................	31
Descaling ...............................................	31
Setting the temperature ..........................	31
Auto-Off ..................................................	31
Setting water hardness ...........................	32
Resetting factory default values (reset) ..	32
Installing the filter ....................................	32
Replacing the filter ("Reset water filter")	.32
Removing the filter ..................................	32
Statistics function ....................................	32
MAKING COFFEE......................................	33
Selecting the coffee taste .........................	33
Selecting the quantity of coffee in
the cup ...................................................	33
Customising the "my coffee" quantity ....33
Regulating the coffee mill .......................	33
Making coffee (using coffee beans) ........	34

Making coffee using pre-ground coffee ...34

MAKING MILKY DRINKS .......................	34
Filling and attaching the milk container ..	34
Cleaning the milk container after use ......	35
Programming the quantity of coffee and milk
in the cup for cappuccino or frothed milk35
Making cappuccino ..................................	35
Making frothed milk ................................	35
Making caffelatte ....................................	36
Making hot milk ......................................	36
HEATING WATER...............................	36
Preparation .............................................	36
Changing the quantity ............................	36
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........	36
Emptying the drip tray ............................	36
Cleaning the coffee maker .......................	37
Cleaning the water tank............................	37
Cleaning the drip tray ..............................	37
Cleaning the coffee grounds container ....	37
Cleaning the spouts ...............................	37
Cleaning the coffee feed funnel ...............	37
Cleaning the inside of the machine .........	37
Cleaning the infuser ................................	37
Cleaning the milk container .....................	38
DESCALING .............................................	38
SETTING WATER HARDNESS ..............	39
Measuring water hardness ......................	39
Setting water hardness ...........................	39
DISPLAYED MESSAGES ........................	40
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................	42
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...............	44
DISPOSAL ..................................................	44

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the ESAM 5500 automatic coffee maker.

We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine.

Symbols used in these instructions

Important warnings are identified by these symbols.

These warnings must absolutely be respected. Failure to observe the instructions could result in electric shock, serious injury, burns, fire or damage to the appliance.

Danger!

Failure to observe the warning could result in possibly life threatening injury from electric shock.

Important!

Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage to the appliance.

Danger of burns!

Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.

NB:

This symbol identifies important advice or information for the user.

Letters in brackets

The letters in brackets correspond to the legend in the Description of the appliance on page 3.

Troubleshooting and repairs

In the event of problems, first try and resolve them following the information given in the section "Displayed messages" on page 41 and "Troubleshooting" on page 43.

If this does not resolve the problem or you require further information, you should consult the technical assistance service by calling the number given on the "Customer Service" sheet.

If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call the number given in the guarantee.

If repairs are required, contact the Technical Assistance service only.

The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate provided with the machine.

SAFETY		GB
Fundamental safety warnings
Danger! This is an electrical appliance
and may therefore cause electric shock.

You should therefore respect the following safety warnings:

•Never touch the appliance with damp hands.

•Never touch the plug with damp hands.

•Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.

•Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.

•To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug it from the mains socket.

•If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair. Turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and contact the Technical Assistance service.

•If the plug or power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the Technical Assistance service only to avoid all risk.

Danger! Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from children.

Danger! Do not allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Important: Risk of burns! This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while it is in operation.

Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.

When the appliance is in operation, do not touch the cup warmer shelf (A6) as it becomes hot.

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Designated use

This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks.

All other use is considered improper.

This appliance is not suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.

Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

-Keep these instructions

If the appliance is passed to other persons, they must also be provided with these instructions.

-Failure to respect these instructions may result in burns or damage to the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure to respect these instructions.

DESCRIPTION

Description of the appliance

(pag. 3 -	A	)
A1.	Grinding coarseness regulator knob
A2.	Bean container lid
A3.	Container for coffee beans
A4.	Ground coffee feed funnel
A5.	Compartment for measure
A6.	Cup warmer shelf
A7.	Water tank
A8.	Infuser
A9.	Coffee grounds container
A10.	Cup tray
A11.	Drip tray
A12.	Service door
A13.	Removable drawer
A14.	Coffee spout (adjustable height)
A15.	Hot water and steam nozzle

Description of milk container

(pag. 3 -	B	)
B1.	Milk frother pointer
B2.	Milk container handle
B3.	CLEAN button
B4.	Milk intake tube
B5.	Frothed milk spout
B6.	Milk frother
B7.	Hot water spout
B8.	Measure

Description of control panel

(pag. 3 - C )

A number of buttons on the panel have a dual function. This is indicated in brackets in the description.

C1. Display: guides the user in using the appliance.

C2. button: to prepare 1 cup of coffee with the settings displayed

C3. button: to prepare 2 cups of coffee with the settings displayed.

C4. button: to run off hot water to make hot drinks.

(When you access the MENU, pressing the "OK" button confirms the selection made).

C5. Indicator lights: indicate the current settings, alarm messages or need for maintenance.

C6. CAPPUCCINO button to prepare cappuccino or frothed milk.

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C7. Selection knob: turn clockwise or anticlockwise until the light corresponding to the quantity of coffee comes on

customised "my coffee"

espresso coffee

normal coffee

long coffee extra long coffee

(When you access the MENU: turn to select).

C8. Aroma selection button : press until the light corresponding to the type of coffee you want to make comes on.

pre-ground coffee

extra-mild taste

mild taste standard taste

strong taste

extra-strong taste

C9. Rinse button : performs a brief rinse to heat the infuser.

(When you access the MENU: press the "ESC" button to exit from the selected function and go back to the main menu).

C10. P button to access the menu:

C11. button: turns the appliance on and off

Explanation of indicator lights

Indicates the need to descale the

appliance.

The grounds container is full and must be emptied.

The water tank is empty and must be filled with fresh water.

The Auto-Start function is active.

The filter is exhausted and must be replaced.

An alarm is displayed.

Indicates the button to press to confirm the choice in the menu.

Indicates the button to press to exit the menu or selected function.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Controls after transport

After removing the packaging, make sure the pro-

duct is complete and undamaged and that all GB accessories are present.

Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact the Technical Assistance service.

Installing the appliance

Important!

When you install the appliance, you should respect the following safety warnings:

•The appliance gives off heat. Leave a free space of at least 3 cm around the sides and back of the appliance and at least 15 cm at the top, otherwise the heat could be trapped and damage the machine.

•Water penetrating the appliance could cause damage. Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.

•The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains freezes. Do not install the appliance in a room where the temperature could drop below freezing point.

•Arrange the power cable in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).

Connecting the appliance

Important! Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance.

Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only. If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional.

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Using the appliance for the first time

NB!

•Coffee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the mill. The machine is, however, guaranteed to be new.

•You should customise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions in the section "Setting water hardness" on page 49.

•Some models are fitted with a water softener filter which reduces the build up of limescale in the appliance. To install, see the instructions in the section "Installing the filter" on page 42.

1. Connect the appliance to the mains supply.

You must first select the language (the languages scroll through at intervals of about two seconds): 2. When English appears, press the button for three seconds (fig. 1). Once the language has been saved, the message "English

Installed" is displayed.

Follow the instructions indicated by the appliance:

3."FILL TANK!": remove the water tank, fill to the MAX line with fresh water then replace in the appliance (fig. 2).

4."INSERT WATER SPOUT AND PRESS OK": Check that the hot water spout is inserted on the nozzle and place a container underneath

(fig. 3).

Press the button (fig. 1). "Please Wait..." is displayed and the appliance begins to run off hot water.

The appliance ends the first start up procedure, then the message "Turning Off, Please Wait..." is displayed and the appliance goes off.

The coffee maker is now ready for normal use.

NB! When using the appliance for the first time, you need to make 4/5 cups of coffee and 4/5 cappuccinos before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results.

TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON

Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.

The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle.

Danger of burns! During rinsing, a little hot water is run off from the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water.

•To turn the appliance on, press the button

(fig. 4). The message "Heating Up... Please Wait" is displayed.

After heating, the message "RINSING" is displayed. As well as heating the boiler, the appliance also heats the internal circuits by circulating hot water.

The appliance is at temperature when the message "READY Standard Taste" is displayed.

TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF

Each time the appliance is turned off, it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted.

Danger of burns! During rinsing, a little hot water is run off from the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water.

To turn the appliance off, press the button (fig. 4). The appliance performs the rinse cycle then goes off.

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CHANGING THE MENU

SETTINGS

Setting the clock

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Adjust Time" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob to change the hours;

5.Press the button to confirm (or the button to cancel the operation);

6.Turn the selection knob to change the minutes;

7.Press the button to confirm (or the

button to cancel the operation);

8.Press the button to exit the menu.

Setting the language

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Set Language" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob until the required language is displayed;

5.Press the button to confirm (or the

button to cancel the operation); 6. Press the button to exit the menu.

Setting automatic start up time

You can set the auto-start time in order to have the appliance ready at a certain time (for example in the morning) so you can make coffee immediately.

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Auto-Start" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob to change the hours;

5.Press the button to confirm (or the button to cancel the operation);

6.Turn the selection knob to change the minutes;

7.Press the button to confirm (or the

button to cancel the operation);

8.Press the button to exit the menu. After confirming the time, the red AUTO light on the display comes on indicating that the function is active.

To deactivate the function, select auto-start from the menu and exit by pressing the button.

The AUTO icon on the display goes off.

NB! To activate this function, the time must

be set.

GB

Descaling

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Descaling" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.The message "Confirm?" is displayed.

5.Press the button to confirm (or the

button to cancel the operation);

6.Carry out descaling as described in the section "Descaling" on page 49.

Setting the temperature

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Set Temperature" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob until the required temperature (high, medium, low) is displayed;

5.Press the button to confirm (or the

button to cancel the operation);

6.Press the button to exit the menu.

Auto-Off

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Auto-Off" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob until the required number of hours of operation (1, 2 or 3) is displayed;

5.Press the button to confirm (or the

	button to cancel the operation);
6. Press the	button to exit the menu.

Setting water hardness

1.Press the P button to enter the menu;

2.Turn the selection knob until "Water Hardness" is displayed;

3.Press the button;

4.Turn the selection knob until the water hardness measured using the indicator strip is displayed (see paragraph "Measuring water hardness" - page 39);

5.Press the button to confirm (or the

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