User manual DELONGHI EC7

[. . . ] It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated. Allow the water to run until the OK indicator light goes out, then stop the water by pressing the coffee button again (fig. Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time. [. . . ] Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 4). Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 of the previous section (how to prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground coffee). To remove the pod, press the button on the filter holder and simply lift the pod out 6. Note: to ensure a tight fit and avoid water leaking from the rim of the filter holder, you are recommended to grease the bottom of the lateral tabs from time to time with butter or oil (as shown in fig. IMPORTANT: Should the coffee holder for pods be used after one for ground coffee, it's necessary to clear the ground coffee remained in the espresso boiler outlet (fig. 16). This cleaning operation is necessary in order to avoid water leakages. Note: If you use the "Illycaffè" coffee pods supplied in your machine, insert the coffee pod ensuring the name "Illy" is facing down and the long side of the pod goes from left to right between the two tabs. fig. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. 18). The OK indicator light indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production. 3. In the meantime, fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. In choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk increases in volume by 2 or 3 times. Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the hole in the gasket indicated by the arrow in fig. 32), making sure the pin is inserted in the hole in the support (see arrow in fig. Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee. fig. 34 Cleaning the pod filter holder (if fitted) About every 200 coffees, clean the pod filter holder as follows: · Push the filter holder button and remove the filter (fig. Cleaning the boiler outlet About every 200 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned as follows: · Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged from the mains; · Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso boiler outlet (fig. · Replace the espresso boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is correctly positioned. Descaling the espresso coffee section It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200 cups of coffee. It is recommended to use specific products for descaling of espresso coffe machines. Pour the contents of the descaler bottle provided (250 ml) into the tank. For subsequent descaling operations, descaling solution can be purchased from authorised technical service centres. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a container under the outlet. [. . . ] Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use. important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN ANDYELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. [. . . ]