FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE CENTER 5500 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Register this product on-line and receive a free trial issue of Cook's Illustrated. Visit http://registration.delonghi-csservice.com. Visit www.delonghi.com for a list of service centers near you. (U.S. and Canada only). MACHINE À CAFÈ AUTOMATIQUE ESAM5500 MODE D’EMPLOI IMPORTANT - CONSERVEZ LES PRESENTES INSTRUCTIONS Enregistrez ce produit en ligne et recevez un numéro gratuit de Cook's Illustrated.
A A1 A5 A3 B B1 B3 B6 A4 A6 A2 B5 B4 A14 A15 B2 A13 B7 A12 A16 A11 A10 A9 A8 B8 A7 C C1 C11 Ready espresso C2 C10 C3 C9 C4 C8 C5 C7 C6 3
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................7 Programming the quantity of cappuccino...............................................16 Cleaning the milk container after use .....16 INTRODUCTION..................................8 HEATING WATER ..............................16 Symbols used in these instructions ...........8 Letters in brackets......................................8 Troubleshooting and repairs ......................8 Preparation...............................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. • Read all instructions carefully. • Make sure the voltage of your electrical system corresponds to the voltage shown on the bottom of the machine. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
INTRODUCTION Troubleshooting and repairs 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. In the event of problems, first try and resolve them following the information given in the section "Displayed messages" on page 21 and "Troubleshooting" on page 23.
DESCRIPTION C7. Description of the appliance (pag. 3 A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. A7. A8. A9. A10. A11. A12. A13. A14. A15. A16.
Using the appliance for the first time PRELIMINARY CHECKS Controls after transport After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact the Customer Service Center if product seems damaged in any way. • • Installing the appliance Important! When you install the appliance, you should respect the following safety warnings: • The appliance gives off heat.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON 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. N.B.! Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch is in the I position (fig. 30).
Descaling Resetting factory default values (reset) 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 19. This function resets the entire menu with the default values (except the language, which remains as set). 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2.
Removing the filter MAKING COFFEE If you want to use the appliance without a filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows: 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. Turn the selection knob until "Install Filter" is displayed; 3. Press the button; 4. The message "Confirm?" is displayed. 5. Press the button; 6. When the asterisk has disappeared from the top right of the display, press to exit the menu.
Preparing coffee using coffee beans 2. Put one level measure of pre-ground coffee into the funnel (fig. 14). 3. Place a cup under the coffee spouts. 4. Press the 1 cup coffee button (fig. 6). Important! Do not use caramelized or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable. Regulating the coffee mill The coffee mill is preset in the factory to prepare coffee correctly and should not require regulating initially.
3. Press the cappuccino button (fig. 22). The message "Cappuccino" is displayed. (After a few seconds, frothed milk runs out of the milk spout into the cup below. Run off of milk stops automatically and run off of coffee begins.) MAKING MILK-BASED DRINKS Filling and attaching the milk container 1. Turn the lid of the milk container clockwise until it becomes noticeably difficult to turn, then remove the lid. 2.
Programming the quantity of coffee and milk in the cup for cappuccino or frothed milk HEATING WATER Preparation The appliance is factory preset to automatically deliver 2.4oz of frothed milk and 2.7oz of coffee. To modify these quantities, proceed as follows: 1. Place a cup under the coffee spouts and the frothed milk spout (fig. 19). 2. Press and hold the CAPPUCCINO button for at least eight seconds (fig. 22). The message "Milk for Cappuccino Program Quantity" is displayed. 3. Release the button.
Cleaning the coffee maker CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly: - water tank (A7), - drip tray (A11), - coffee grounds container (A9), - coffee spouts (A14) and hot water nozzle (A15), - pre-ground coffee feed funnel (A4), - inside the machine, accessible after opening the service door (A12), - infuser (A8), - milk container (B) Danger of electric shock! Before performing any cleaning operations, the machine must be turned off and disconnected from the mai
Cleaning the spouts 6. After cleaning, replace the infuser (A8) by sliding it onto the internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place. 1. Clean the nozzle (A15), ideally each time the frother is used, with a sponge or cloth (fig. 21). 2. Check regularly (about once a month) that the holes in the coffee spout (A14) are not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 26), sponge or stiff bristled kitchen brush.
wise then remove it. 2. Remove the milk spout and intake tube. 3. Remove the pointer by pulling it outwards. 4. Wash all the components thoroughly with hot water and mild dish detergent. Make sure there are no milk residues left inside the holes and the groove on the fine end of the pointer. 5. Check that the intake tube and spout are not Hole clogged with milk residues. Hole 6. Replace the pointer, milk spout and intake tube. 7. Replace the milk container lid.
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. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Voltage: 120 V~ 50/60 Hz max. 10A Absorbed power: 1350W Pressure: 15 bar Water tank capacity: 60 ounces Size: LxHxP: 10.7 x14.7x17.3 in Weight: 25 lbs Setting water hardness 1. Press the P button to enter the menu. 2. Turn the selection knob to select "Water Hardness". 3. Confirm the selection by pressing the button. 4.
DISPLAYED MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE EN POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK! • The water tank is empty or positioned incorrectly. • Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place. GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL! Insert water spout and press ok • The grinding is too fine and the coffee runs off too slowly. • Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click towards the 7. • The machine is not able to make coffee.
DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY DESCALE! • This indicates the presence of limescale in the machine. • The descaling procedure described in the "Descaling" section needs to be performed as soon as possible. LESS COFFEE! • The ground coffee funnel is clogged. • • Too many coffee beans or too much ground coffee has been added. • Empty the funnel as described in the section "Cleaning the funnel to add coffee"..
TROUBLESHOOTING EN Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact a Customer Service Center. PROBLEM The coffee is not hot POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • The cups have not been preheated. • • The infuser has cooled down because 2 to 3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made. • • The coffee is ground too coarsely. • • Coffee type is not suitable. • The coffee runs out too slowly or in drips.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The coffee does not come out of one of the spouts. • The spouts are blocked. • If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 26), sponge or stiff bristled kitchen brush. The coffee does not come out of the spouts, but around the service door (A12). • The holes in the spouts are clogged with dry coffee dust. • • The coffee guide (A13) inside the service door is blocked and cannot swing.
This warranty applies to Super Automatic Espresso Machines with the De'Longhi brand name. EN LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
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