De'Longhi S ECAM 250.23.SB User manual

CONTENTS

1.	INTRODUCTION..........................................		7
	1.1	Letters in brackets..........................................	7
	1.2	Troubleshooting and repairs..........................	7
2.	DESCRIPTION.............................................		7
	2.1	Description of the appliance ..........................	7
	2.2	Description of the control panel.....................	7
	2.3	Description of the accessories........................	7
	2.4	Description of lights.......................................	7
3.	BEFORE USE...............................................		7
	3.1	Checking the appliance..................................	7
	3.2	Installing the appliance.................................	8
	3.3	Connecting the appliance..............................	8
	3.4	Setting up the appliance................................	8
4.	TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON......................		8
5.	TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF.....................		8
6.	SETTING WATER HARDNESS.........................		9
7.	AUTO-OFF..................................................		9
8.	ENERGY SAVING..........................................		9
9.	SETTING THE TEMPERATURE........................		9
10.	WATER SOFTENER FILTER............................		9
	10.1	Installing the filter.........................................	9
	10.2	Removal and replacement of the water
		softener filter...............................................	10
11.	RINSING...................................................		10
12. MAKING COFFEE USING COFFEE BEANS.......			10
	12.1	Selecting the coffee taste.............................	10
	12.2	Adjusting the coffee mill..............................	10
	12.3	Tips for a hotter coffee.................................	10
	12.4	Coffee delivery.............................................	11

13. MAKING COFFEE USING PRE-GROUND COFFEE.

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	13.1	Selecting the quantity in the cup.................	11
14.	MAKING CAPPUCCINO...............................		12
	14.1	Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use.....	12
15.	DELIVERING HOT WATER...........................		12
16.	CLEANING................................................		12
	16.1	Cleaning the machine..................................	12
	16.2	Cleaning the internal circuit.........................	13
	16.3	Cleaning the coffee grounds container.........	13
	16.4	Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray..13
	16.5	Cleaning the inside of the machine..............	13
	16.6	Cleaning the water tank...............................	13

	16.7	Cleaning the coffee spouts...........................	13
	16.8	Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel........	14
	16.9	Cleaning the infuser.....................................	14
17.	DESCALING...............................................		14
18.	SETTING WATER HARDNESS.......................		15
	18.1	Measuring water hardness...........................	15
	18.2	Setting water hardness................................	15
19.	TECHNICAL DATA......................................		15
20.	EXPLANATION OF LIGHTS..........................		16
21.	TROUBLESHOOTING..................................		17

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Before using the appliance, always read the safety warnings.

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this bean to cup espresso and cappuccino machine.

We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read this Instruction for Use. This will avoid all risks and damage to the appliance.

1.1Letters in brackets

The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the description of the appliance on pages 2-3.

1.2Troubleshooting and repairs

In the event of problems, first try and resolve them by reading the information given in sections “20. Explanation of lights” and “21. Troubleshooting”.

If this does not resolve the problem or you require further information, you should consult Customer Services by calling the number given on the annexed "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 De’Longhi Customer Services only. The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate provided with the machine.

2. DESCRIPTION

2.1 Description of the appliance

(page 3 - A)

A1. Beans container lid

A2. Pre-ground coffee funnel lid

A3. Beans container

A4. Pre-ground coffee funnel

A5. Grinding adjustment dial

A6. Main switch

A7. Water tank

A8. Infuser door

A9. Infuser

A10. Power cord

A11. Coffee spouts (adjustable height)

A12. Condensate tray

A13. Coffee grounds container

A14. Drip tray

A15. Drip tray grille (*certain models only)

A16. Drip tray water level indicator

A17. Cup tray

A18. Cappuccino maker (removable)

A19. Hot water and steam connection nozzle (removable)

A20. Cappuccino maker selection ring (*certain models only)

A21. Steam/hot water dial

A22. Cup shelf

2.2 Description of the control panel

(page 2 - B )

B1. Lights

B2. : “Espresso” coffee (1 cup) button with light

B3. : “2xEspresso” coffee (2 cups) button with light B4. : steam button with light

B5. : rinse button

B6. Aroma/pre-ground function selection dial

B7. : On/Standby button

B8. : “Coffee” button with light

B9. * Varies according to model:

-: “Long” button with light

-: “Doppio+” button with light

2.3Description of the accessories

(page 2 - C )

C1. Indicator paper

C2. Pre-ground coffee measure

C3. Descaler

C4. Water softener filter (certain models only)

2.4Description of lights

An alarm is displayed on the control panel (see section “21. Troubleshooting”).

Light on steadily: the coffee grounds container must be inserted;

Light flashing: the grounds container is full and must be emptied.

Light on steadily: the water tank is missing; Light flashing: there is not enough water in the tank.

Light flashing: the appliance must be descaled (see section “17. Descaling”).

Light on steadily: the appliance is performing a descaling cycle.

For a description of all the lights, see section “20. Explanation of lights”.

3. BEFORE USE

3.1Checking the appliance

After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories (C) are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De’Longhi Customer Services.

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3.2Installing the appliance

Important!

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

•The appliance gives off heat. After positioning the appliance on the worktop, leave a space of at least 3 cm between the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear walls and at least 15 cm above the coffee maker.

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

•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 cord (A10) in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).

3.3Connecting the appliance

Important!

Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that 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.

3.4Setting up the appliance

Please note:

•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 section “18. Setting water hardness”.

Proceed as described:

1.Plug the appliance into the mains socket and make sure the main switch (A6) on the back of the appliance is in the I position (fig. 1).

2.The light flashes on the control panel (B). Remove the water tank (A7) (fig. 2), fill to the MAX line with fresh water (fig. 3A) then put back in the appliance (fig. 3B).

3.The button (B4) (fig. 4) flashes on the control panel.

4.Place a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml under the cappuccino maker (A18) (fig. 5).

5.Turn the steam/hot water dial (A21) to the "I" position (fig. 6). The beverage buttons flash and water is delivered from the cappuccino maker.

6.When delivery stops automatically, turn the steam dial back to the "O" position.

The appliance goes off.

To use it, press the button (B7) (fig. 7).

Please note:

•The first time you use the appliance, you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results.

•To enjoy your coffee even more and improve the performance of your appliance, we recommend installing a water softener filter (C4) as described in section “10. Water softener filter”. If your model is not provided with a filter, you can request one from De'Longhi Customer Services.

4.TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON

Please note:

•Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch (A6) on the back of the appliance is in the I position (fig. 1).

•Make sure the steam/hot water dial (A21) is in the 0 position.

•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 comes out of the coffee spouts (A11) and is collected in the drip tray (A14) underneath. Take care to avoid contact with splashes of hot water.

• To turn the appliance on, press the button (B7) (fig. 7). The “coffee” buttons (B2), (B3), (B8) and (B9) flash on the control panel (B) to indicate the appliance is heating up.

While heating up, the machine performs a rinse cycle. As well as heating the boiler, this also heats the internal circuits by circulating hot water.

The appliance is at temperature when the coffee buttons on the control panel remain on steadily.

5. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF

Whenever the coffee machine is turned off after being used to make coffee, it performs an automatic rinse cycle.

Danger of burns!

During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts (A11). Take care to avoid contact with splashes of hot water.

• To turn the appliance off, press the button (B7) (fig. 7);

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•if provided, the appliance performs a rinse cycle then goes off (stand-by).

Please note!

If you will not be using the appliance for some time, unplug

from the mains socket:
•	first turn the appliance off by pressing the	button;

•press the main switch (A6) to the “0” position.

Important!

Never press the main switch while the appliance is on.

6. SETTING WATER HARDNESS

For instructions on setting water hardness, see section “18. Setting water hardness”

7. AUTO-OFF

The time can be changed so that the appliance switches off after being idle for 15 or 30 minutes, or after 1, 2 or 3 hours.

To change the Auto-off setting, proceed as follows:

1.With the appliance off (standby) and the main switch (A6)

in the I position (fig. 1), press and hold the / button (B9) until the lights (B1) on the control panel come on;

2.Select the required time interval by pressing the button (B2):

15 min

30 min

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

3. Press the / button (B9) to confirm. The lights go off.

The auto-off time is now programmed.

8. ENERGY SAVING

Use this function to enable or disable energy saving. When enabled, this mode reduces energy consumption in compliance with current European regulations.

1.With the appliance off (standby) and the main switch (A6)

pressed (fig. 1), press and hold the button (B4) until the light on the control panel comes on;

2.To disable the function, press the button (B2). The light flashes;

3.To enable the function again, press the button (B2) again: the light comes on;

4. Press the /button (B9) to confirm. The light goes off.

The energy saving setting is now programmed.

Please note!

• When in energy saving mode, a few seconds may elapse before the first coffee is delivered as the appliance must heat up again.

9. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

To change the temperature of the water used to make the coffee, proceed as follows:

1.With the appliance off (standby) and the main switch (A6) in the I position (fig. 1), press and hold the button (B2) until the lights on the control panel come on;

2.Press the button to select the required temperature:

LOW

HIGH

3.Press the / button (B9) to confirm the selection. The lights go out.

10.WATER SOFTENER FILTER

Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter (C4). If this is not the case with your model, you are recommended to purchase one from De’Longhi Customer Services.

To use the filter correctly, follow the instructions below.

10.1 Installing the filter

1.Turn the appliance on and wait until it is ready for use.

2.Remove the filter (C4) from the packaging. The date indicator disk varies according to the filter provided (fig. 8);

3.Turn the date disk to display the next 2 months of use.

Please note

The filter lasts about two months if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee machine is left unused with the filter installed, it will last no longer than 3 weeks.

4.To activate the filter, run tap water through the hole in the filter as shown in figure 9 until water comes out of the openings at the side for more than a minute;

5.Extract the tank (A7) from the appliance and fill with water;

6.Insert the filter in the water tank and immerse it completely for about ten seconds, sloping it and pressing it lightly to enable the air bubbles to escape (fig. 10).

7.Insert the filter in the filter housing and press as far as it will go (fig. 11);

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