FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never clean by immersing the appliance in water.
• This is an household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in: staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
• If the plug or cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services only to avoid
all risk.

FOR EUROPEAN MARKETS ONLY:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if
they understand the hazard involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and
power cable away from children under eight years of age.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been given
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance when left unattended and before assembly, taking apart
or cleaning.

Surfaces marked with this symbol become hot during use (the symbol is present in
certain models only).

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Checking the appliance
After removing the packaging, make sure the product is com-
Danger! Failure to observe the warning may result in life
plete and undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do
threatening injury by electric shock.
not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De’Longhi
This is an electrical appliance and may cause electrical shocks.
Customer Services.
You should therefore follow these safety warnings:
• Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.
• Never touch the plug with damp hands.
DESCRIPTION
• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, Description of the appliance
enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary. (page 3 - A )
• Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the cord as A1. Control panel
you could damage it. A2. Steam dial
• To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug it A3. Water tank
from the mains socket. A4. Water tank lid
• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair. A5. Power cable
Turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and contact Cus- A6. Steam or hot water spout
tomer Services. A7. Cup tray
• Before cleaning the appliance, turn it off, unplug from the A8. Drip tray
mains socket and allow to cool. A9. Cappuccino maker
A10. Nozzle
Important: Failure to observe the warning could result in
A11. Boiler outlet
injury or damage to the appliance.
A12. Presser
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from
A13. Steam button
children.
A14. Coffee or hot water button
Danger of burns! Failure to observe the warning could A15. ON/OFF button
result in scalds or burns. A16. ON/OFF light
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while A17. OK light
it is in operation. A18. Steam OK light
Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam. A19. Cup warming plate

Designated use Description of the accessories

This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat (page- 3 - B )
drinks. B1. ESE ( ) pod filter
Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The B2. Small filter 1 cup ( )
manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper
B3. Large filter 2 cups ( )
use of the appliance.
B4. Filter holder
B5. Measure for pre-ground coffee
Instruction for Use
Read this Instruction for Use carefully before using the appli-
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
ance. Failure to follow this Instruction for Use may result in
burns or damage to the appliance. Important!
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure When you install the appliance, you should respect the follow-
to respect this Instruction for Use. ing safety warnings:
• Water penetrating the coffee machine could cause
Please note:
damage.
Keep this Instruction for Use. If the appliance is passed to other
Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
persons, they must also be provided with this Instruction for
• The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains
Use.
freezes.
Do not install the appliance in a room where the tempera-
ture could drop below freezing point.

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• Arrange the cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged 6. Then turn the steam dial anti-clockwise (fig. 10) and dis-
by sharp edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric charge all the water remaining in the tank from the cap-
hot plates). puccino maker.
• The appliance gives off heat. After positioning the appli- 7. Close the steam valve and to interrupt delivery of hot
ance on the worktop, leave a space of at least 3 cm be- water, press the coffee button again.
tween the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear 8. Empty the two containers and replace them under the
walls and at least 15 cm above the machine. boiler outlet and the cappuccino maker and repeat points
5-6-7.
Connecting the appliance The appliance is ready for use.

Danger! Auto-off
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that If the appliance is not used for a certain period of time (which
indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance. varies according to the model), it turns off automatically (the
Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly power light turns off).
installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only. If
the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, Tips for a hotter coffee
have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified To make espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee
professional. maker should be preheated as follows:
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (the
FILLING THE WATER TANK ON/OFF light comes on) (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder
1. Open the water tank lid (fig. 1), then take out the tank by to the appliance without adding pre-ground coffee (fig. 6).
pulling upwards (fig. 2). 2. Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup as will
2. Fill the tank with fresh clean water, taking care not to be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it.
exceed the MAX level. (fig. 3). Replace the tank, pressing 3. Wait for the OK light to come on (fig. 8), then immediately
lightly to open the valve located on the bottom of the tank. press the coffee dial (fig. 9). Allow the water to flow out
3. More simply, the tank can also be filled without removing until the OK light goes out, then interrupt delivery by
it, pouring the water directly from a jug. pressing the coffee button again.
Important: 4. Empty the cup. Wait until the OK light comes on again then
Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or with- repeat the same operation.
out the tank. (It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given
off when removing the filter holder).
Please note:
It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank. HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PRE-
This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge. GROUND COFFEE
1. Place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder (fig. 5). To
SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE make one coffee, use the filter with the symbol
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. on the bottom, to make two coffees, use the filter with the
4): the power light I comes on. symbol on the bottom.
2. Insert the required coffee filter (1 or 2 cups) (fig. 5) in the 2. To make just one coffee, place one level measure of pre-
filter holder. ground coffee (about 7 g) in the filter (fig. 10). To make two
3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine without filling it coffees, place two loosely filled measures (about 7+7 g) of
with ground coffee (fig. 6). pre-ground coffee in the filter. Fill the filter a little at a time
4. Place a 0.5 litre container under the boiler outlet and to prevent the pre-ground coffee from overflowing.
another 0.5 litre container under the cappuccino maker
(fig.7). Important: for correct operation, before filling with pre-ground coffee,
make sure there are no coffee residues left in the filter from the last time you made
5. Wait for the OK light to come on (fig. 8), then immediately coffee.
press the coffee button (fig. 7) and let about half the tank
discharge from the boiler outlet. 3. Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press lightly
with the presser (fig. 11). Correct pressing of the pre-

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 ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. If 2. Press the button (fig. 16) and wait for the OK light to
pressing is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the come on (fig. 17).
froth will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery 3. In the meantime, fill a recipient with about 100 grams of
will be too rapid and the froth will be skimpy and light milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be
coloured. at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). In choosing the size
4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder of the recipient, bear in mind that the milk doubles or tri-
and attach to the appliance. Rotate the handle firmly to- ples in volume (fig. 18).
wards the right (fig. 6) to avoid water leaking out.
Please note: You are recommended to use semi-skimmed milk at
5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts (fig.
refrigerator temperature.
12). You are recommended to heat the cups before making
4. Place the recipient containing the milk under the cappucci-
the coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing
no maker.
them to warm on the cup shelf on top of the appliance for
5. Wait until the OK light comes on. This indicates that
at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 13).
the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam
6. Make sure the OK light (fig. 8) is on (if off, wait until it
production.
comes on), then press the coffee button (fig. 9). Once the
6. Open the steam turning the steam dial towards + for a
required amount of coffee has been delivered, interrupt
few seconds to eliminate any water in the circuit. Close the
delivery by pressing the same button.
steam.
7. To remove the filter holder, turn the handle from right to
7. Immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk a few milli-
left.
metres (fig. 19). Take care not to immerse the raised line
on the cappuccino maker (shown by the arrow in fig. 19).
Danger of burns! To avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while Turn the dial anticlockwise (fig. 20) for at least half a turn.
the appliance is delivering coffee. Steam is delivered from the cappuccino maker, giving the
milk a creamy frothy appearance. To obtain a creamier
8. To eliminate the used coffee grounds, hold the filter holder froth, immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk and ro-
upside down and tap (fig. 14). tate the container with slow upward movements.
9. To turn the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button. 8. When the milk has doubled in volume, immerse the cap-
puccino maker deeply and continue heating the milk.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PODS When the required temperature is reached (60°C is ideal),
1. Preheat the appliance as described in the section “Tips for interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam dial clock-
a hotter coffee”, making sure the filter holder is attached. wise and at the same time press the steam button
This obtains a hotter coffee. again.
9. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso
Please note: use pods conforming to the ESE standard, indicated on the coffee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweet-
pack by the following symbol. en to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little
The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading pod producers and enables espresso cocoa powder.
coffee to be prepared simply and cleanly.
Please note:
• to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end
2. Place the ESE filter for coffee pods (with the symbol prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos.
on the bottom) in the filter holder. • to make coffee again after the milk has been frothed, cool the boiler first or the
coffee will be burnt. To cool, place a container under the filter holder spouts,
3. Insert the pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter press the coffee button and deliver the water until the OK light goes off. Re-
(fig. 15). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to lease the coffee button and then proceed to make coffee.
position the pod on the filter correctly. You are recommended to deliver steam for a
4. Attach the filter holder to the appliance. Always rotate as maximum of 60 seconds and never to froth
far as it will go (fig. 6). milk more than three times consecutively.
5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous section.

HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO Important! For hygiene reasons, the cappuccino maker
1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous should always be cleaned after use.
paragraphs, using sufficiently large cups. Proceed as follows:

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1. Turn the steam dial to deliver a little steam for a few sec- • Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged
onds (points 2, 5 and 6 of the previous section). This causes from the mains;
the cappuccino maker to deliver any milk left in its circuits. • Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance off. boiler outlet (fig. 25);
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino maker tube firmly, • Remove the boiler outlet;
with the other, release the cappuccino maker by turning it • Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 25);
clockwise, then pull off downwards (fig. 21). • Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush.
3. Remove the steam connection nozzle from the spout by Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean
pulling it downwards (fig. 22). with a pin.
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam connection nozzle • Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
thoroughly with warm water. • Replace the boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
5. Make sure the two holes shown by the arrows in fig. 23 are rectly positioned.
not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin. Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
6. Put the steam connection nozzle back, pressing forcefully
upwards to insert it onto the steam tube. Other cleaning operations
7. Replace the cappuccino maker by pushing upwards and 1. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the cof-
turning anticlockwise. fee machine. Use a soft damp cloth only.
2. Clean the filter holder cup, filters, drip tray and water tank
HOT WATER regularly. To empty the drip tray, remove the cup tray grille,
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. remove the water and clean the tray with a cloth: then re-
4). Wait for the OK light to come on. assemble the drip tray. Clean the water tank, using a soft
2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker. brush to reach the bottom.
3. Press the delivery button (fig. 9) and at the same time turn Danger! While cleaning, never immerse the coffee
the steam dial anticlockwise (fig. 19). Water comes out of maker in water. It is an electrical appliance.
the cappuccino maker;
4. To stop hot water delivery, close the dial and press the de- DESCALING
livery button again (fig. 9). You are recommended to descale the coffee maker about every
200 coffees. You should use commercially available De’Longhi
You should not deliver hot water for more descaler. Proceed as follows:
than 60 seconds. 1. Fill the tank with the descaler solution obtained by diluting
the descaler with water following the instructions on the
CLEANING pack.
Danger! Before cleaning the outside of the appliance, 2. Press the ON/OFF button.
turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool. 3. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a
recipient under the cappuccino maker.
Cleaning and maintenance of the filters 4. Wait until the OK light comes on.
About every 200 coffees or when the coffee is delivered a drop 5. Press the coffee button and deliver about 1/4 of the solu-
at a time of the filter holder or not at all, clean the pre-ground tion in the tank, turning the steam dial at intervals to allow
coffee filter holder and the filters as follows: a little solution to flow out. Then stop the flow by pressing
• Remove the filter from the filter holder. the button again and leave the solution to act for about
• Rinse and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot water five minutes.
using a brush. Make sure the holes in the metal filter are 6. Repeat point 5 another 3 times, until the tank is empty.
not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 24). 7. To eliminate residues of solution and limescale, rinse the
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee. tank well, fill with clean water (without descaler) and put
back in place.
8. Press the coffee delivery button and allow the water to
Cleaning the boiler outlet
deliver until the tank is completely empty;
About every 300 coffees, the boiler outlet must be cleaned as
9. Repeat points 7 and 8.
follows:

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TECHNICAL DATA The appliance complies with the following EC
Mains voltage:........................................... 220-240V~50/60Hz directives:
Absorbed power:.............................................................1100W • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and subsequent
Pressure:.......................................................................... 15 bar amendments;
Water tank capacity: .................................................... 1,4 litres • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and subsequent amendments;
Dimensions ............................... LxHxP255x315x280 (395) mm • European Standby Regulation 1275/2008 and subsequent
Peso................................................................................Weight amendments;
3,9 kg mm • Materials and accessories coming into contact with food
conform to EEC regulation 1935/2004.

TROUBLESHOOTING...

Problem Possible causes Solution

No espresso coffee is delivered No water in the tank Fill the tank with water
The holes in the filter holder are blocked Clean the filter holder spout holes
The espresso boiler outlet is blocked Clean as described in the chapter “Cleaning”
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”
The espresso coffee drips from The filter holder has been inserted incor- Attach the filter holder correctly and rotate firmly
the edges of the filter holder rectly or is dirty as far as it will go
rather than the holes The espresso boiler gasket has lost elasti- Have the espresso boiler gasket replaced by Custo-
city or is dirty mer Services
The holes in the filter holder spouts are Clean the filter holder spout holes
blocked
The espresso coffee is cold The coffee OK light was not on when the Wait until the OK light comes on
coffee button was pressed.
No preheating was done Preheat as described in the paragraph “Tips for a
hotter coffee”.
The cups were not preheated Heat the cups by rinsing them in hot water or le-
aving them to rest for at least 20 minutes on the
cup warmer tray.
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”

The pump is excessively noisy The water tank is empty Fill the tank
The tank is incorrectly inserted and the Press the tank down lightly to open the valve on
valve on the bottom is not open the bottom
There are air bubbles in the tank Follow the instructions given in the “Hot water”
connector section until water is delivered

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The coffee froth is too dark The pre-ground coffee is pressed down Press the coffee down less firmly
(delivered from the spout too too firmly
slowly) There is not enough pre-ground coffee Reduce the quantity of pre-ground coffee
The espresso boiler outlet is blocked Clean as described in the chapter “Cleaning”
The filter is blocked Clean as described in the chapter “Cleaning”
The pre-ground coffee is too fine or damp Use only pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee ma-
kers and make sure it is not damp
The wrong type of pre-ground coffee is Use a different type of pre-ground coffee
being used
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”
The coffee has an acid taste Inadequate rinsing after descaling After descaling rinse the appliance.
No milk froth is formed when Milk not cold enough Always use semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator
making cappuccino temperature.
Cappuccino maker dirty Clean the holes in the cappuccino maker
thoroughly.
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”
The appliance goes off Auto-off has been triggered Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance on
again
The appliance switches off a The delivery button or steam function Release the button, then press the ON/OFF button.
few seconds after switching on button has been pressed.

DISPOSAL
In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,
the appliance must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste, but taken to an authorised waste separa-
tion and recycling centre.

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