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BEAN TO CUP ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DE Instruction for use GB ECAM23.
B C C1 B1 C2 B2 B6 B3 B7 B4 B8 B5 B9 C3 C4 C5 B10 D D1 D2 D4 D3 2
A 4 A4 A5 A2 A6 A3 A7 A8 A1 A9 A10 A12 C4 PU SH A19 A13 A11 A15 A14 A17 A16 A18 3
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contents MAKING DRINKS WITH MILK.................. 14 Fundamental safety warnings............................. 7 Filling and attaching the milk container............. 14 Making cappuccino or macchiato .................... 14 Making frothed milk (without coffee)................ 15 Preparing milk (unfrothed and without coffee).15 Cleaning the milk frother with the CLEAN button ................................................. 15 Programming the quantity of coffee and milk in the cup for cappuccino or milk.
Introduction SAFETY Thank you for choosing the ECAM 23.450 automatic coffee and cappuccino 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. Fundamental safety warnings Danger! This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock. You should therefore respect the following safety warnings: • Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet. • Never touch the plug with damp hands.
DESIGNATED USE DESCRIPTION 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. This is an household appliance only.
Description of the accessories (page 2 - C ) C1. Measure C2. Cleaning brush C3. Descaler bottle C4. Water softener filter (certain models only) C5. Hot water spout 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. Using the appliance for the first time Description of milk container (page 2 - D ) D1. Froth adjustment knob D2.
• To enjoy your coffee even more and improve the performance of your appliance, we recommend installing a water softener filter as described in the section “WATER SOFTENER FILTER”. If your model is not provided with a filter, you can request one from De’Longhi Customer Services. Please note! If the appliance is not used for an extended period, also place the main switch in the 0 position (fig. 6). Important! To avoid damaging the appliance, never place the main switch (fig.
Auto-start 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. Energy Saving Use this function to activate or deactivate energy saving mode. This mode is active by default, reducing energy consumption in compliance with current European regulations. When energy saving mode is active, an asterisk appears below “Energy Saving” in the menu. To deactivate “energy saving” mode, proceed as follows: 1.
Activate/deactivate the beep This activates or deactivates the beep emitted by the machine each time the buttons are pressed or an accessory is inserted/removed. The beep is active by default. To deactivate or reactivate the beep, proceed as follows: 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. Turn the selection knob (fig. 8) until “Beep” is displayed; 3. Press the button. “Deactivate?” or “Activate?” is displayed; 4. Press the button to activate or deactivate the beep (or the button to exit); 5.
Customising the “my coffee” quantity The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver 30 ml of “my coffee”. To modify this quantity, proceed as follows: 1. Place a cup under the coffee spouts (fig. 9). 2. Turn the selection knob until “MY COFFEE” is displayed. 3. Keep the button (fig. 12) pressed until the message “1 MY COFFEE Program quantity” is displayed and coffee delivery begins. Release the button. 4. As soon as the coffee in the cup reaches the required level, press the button (fig.
MAKING DRINKS WITH MILK the machine. Their meaning is explained in the section “Displayed messages” (page 22). Please note! To avoid milk with poor froth or large bubbles, always clean the milk lid and hot water nozzle as described in the section “Cleaning the milk container” on pages 15 and 18. Please note! If “Energy Saving” mode is active, you may have to wait a few seconds before the first coffee is delivered. Filling and attaching the milk container 1. Remove the lid (fig. 23); 2.
with a progress bar which fills gradually as preparation proceeds. If the froth is not satisfactory, turn the froth adjustment knob (= less froth) or towards 3 towards 2 (= more froth) (fig. 21). 3. After delivering the frothed milk, the machine automatically makes the coffee. • • • • Please note! If during delivery you want to stop making milk or coffee, press the CAPPUCCINO button twice.
Wait for it to cool down before touching it and handle it from the front only. eds. 4. The machine delivers 250 ml of hot water, then delivery stops automatically. To interrupt delivery of hot water manually, press the button again. To clean (with the machine on): • Remove the drip tray (fig. 23), empty and clean. • Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done with the spatula on the brush provided.
removing the drip tray) is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush provided or a sponge. 2. Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 25). 5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap. 6. Use the brush (C2) to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing, visible through the infuser door. 7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support; then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. the “INSERT” position (see figure) and pull it off upwards. Wash all the components thoroughly with hot water and mild washing-up liquid. All components are dishwasher safe, placing them in the top basket of the dishwasher. Make sure there are no milk residues in the hollow and groove under the knob (see figure alongside). If necessary, scrape the groove with a toothpick. Rinse the inside of the froth adjustment knob under running water (see figure alongside).
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. gh with clean water. Remove the water tank, empty, rinse under running water, fill with clean water and replace. “Rinsing” is displayed. “Rinsing... Confirm?” is displayed. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty under the cappuccino maker. Press the button to start rinsing. Hot water flows out of the spout and the message “Rinsing...” is displayed. When the water tank is completely empty, “ Rinsing complete Confirm?” is displayed. Press the button.
ty of 100 ml under the hot water spout. 13. Press the button to confirm the selection. The appliance begins delivering hot water and the message “ Please wait... “ is displayed. 14. After delivery, the appliance returns automatically to the “Ready for coffee” position. The new filter is active and indicated by an asterisk displayed under “Install filter” in the menu. You can now use the coffee maker. thout a filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows: 1.
Electrical requirements Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined below.
displayed messages DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK ! • Insufficient water in the tank. • Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place (fig. 3). EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER! • The grounds container (A13) is full. • Empty the grounds container and drip tray, clean and replace (fig. 23). Important: When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it is not completely full.
DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Press CLEAN button • Milk has been delivered recently and the tubes inside the milk container must be cleaned. • Press the CLEAN button and keep it pressed until the progress bar which appears on the display together with the message “Cleaning...” is complete. Insert water spout • The hot water spout is not inserted or is inserted incorrectly. • Insert water spout as far as it will go.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The milk is not frothed, or contains large bubbles and squirts out of the milk spout. • The milk container lid or froth adjustment knob is dirty • Clean the milk container lid and knob as described in the section “Cleaning the milk container”. • The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed. • Use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5° C). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk.