DeLonghi ECAM 23.450.S coffee maker
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1. 1 Removing the filter If you want to continue using the appliance wi thout a filter you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows 1 Extract the tank and exhausted filter 2 Press the P button to enter the menu 3 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Install filter is displayed 4 Pressthe button 5 Deactivate is displayed 6 Press the d button to confirm and the 9 button to exit the menu TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Voltage 220 240 V 50 60 Hz max 10A Absorbed power 1450W Pressure 15 bars Water tank capacity 1 8 max Size LxHxD 238x340x430 mm Cable length 1 15m Weight 9 1 kg Beans container capacity 150g The appliance complies with the following EC directives e Stand by Directive no 1275 2008 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and sub sequent amendments EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and subsequent e Materials and accessories coming into con tact with food conform to EEC regulation DISPOSAL Important information for correct dispo Directive 2002 96 EC At the end of its working life the product It must be taken to a special local authority dif ferentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the priate disposal and enables the constituent mate rials to be recovered to obtain significant savings As a reminder of the need to dispose of house2. De Longhi Appliances ENS eitz 47 100 Treviso Italia 3801 09 09 BEAN TO CUP ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE Instruction for use ECAM23 450 A12 A19 A13 000 3000 000 9000 0690 Doo 30 500 Doo 900 200 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Symbols used in these instructions Letters in brackets 03 Troubleshooting and repairs SAFETY 7 Fundamental safety warnings T DESIGNATED USE 8 INSTRUCTIONS 8 DESCRIPTION 8 Description of the appliance 8 Description of the control 8 Description of the accessories wd Description of milk 9 PRELIMINARY CHECKS 9 Checking the 9 Installing the appliance wd Connecting the appliance 9 Using the appliance for the first time 9 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON 10 TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF 10 MENU SETTINGS 10 Descartar otro ve reiner 10 Adjust time
3. Make sure the funnel is not blocked then add one level measure of pre ground coffee fig 14 Place a cup under the coffee spouts Press the 1 cup coffee button amp 2 fig 9 Preparation begins The amount of coffee se lected is displayed together with a progress bar which gradually fills as preparation pro gresses i Please note If Energy Saving mode is active you may have to wait a few seconds before the first coffee is delivered MAKING DRINKS WITH MILK Filling and attaching the milk container 1 2 A Remove the lid fig 15 Fill the milk container with a sufficient quan tity of milk not exceeding the MAX level marked on the container fig 16 Each mark on the side of the container corresponds to 100 ml of milk i Please note e Fora denser more even froth you should use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature about 5 C To avoid producing 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 17 Make sure the milk intake tube is correctly inserted in the bottom of the milk container lid fig 17 Place the lid back on the milk container Remove the hot water spout from the nozzle fig 18 Attach the container to the nozzle and push as far as it will go fig 19 The machine emits a beep Place a sufficiently large cup under the coffee and froth
4. ter hardness The machine is factory set for a hardness value of 4 The machine can also be programmed according to the hardness of the mains water in the various regions so that the machine needs to be descaled less often Measuring water hardness 1 Remove the TOTAL HARDNESS TEST indi cator paper attached to this manual from its pack 2 Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second 3 Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly After about a minute 1 2 3 or 4 red squares form depending on the hardness of the wa ter Each square corresponds to one level Level 1 INI Level 2 HH Level 3 LIN level4 gt MENA Set 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 2 button 4 Turn the selection knob and set the level shown by the indicator paper see previous paragraph 5 Press the ting 6 Pressthe 9 button to exit the menu amp 8 button to confirm the set The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water hardness setting WATER SOFTENER FILTER Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter If this is not the case with your model you are recommended to purchase one from De Lon ghi Customer Services To use the filter correctly follow the instructions below Installing the filter 1 Remove the fi
5. 10 Auto off 10 1 11 Setting the temperature 11 Energy Saving 11 Setting water hardness EE Setting the language 11 Install filter 11 Replacing the filter 11 Activate deactivate the beep 12 Cup lighting 12 Default values reset 12 Statistics function 12 MAKING COFFEE 12 Selecting the coffee taste 12 Selecting the quantity of coffee in the cup 12 Customising the my coffee quantity Adjusting the coffee mill Tips for a hotter coffee Making coffee using coffee beans Making coffee using pre ground coffee SMAKING DRINKS WITH MILK 14 Filling and attaching the milk container 14 Making cappuccino or macchiato Making frothed milk without coffee Preparing milk unfrothed and without coffee 15 Cleaning the milk frother with the CLEAN BUTION E 15 Programming the quantity of coffee and milk in the cup for cappuccino or milk 15 HEATING WATER 15 Change the quantity of water delivered automatically coin 16 CLEANING esee 16 Cleaning the coffee grounds container 16 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray 16 Clean
6. 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 e Water penetrating the coffee maker could cause damage Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks e The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains freezes Do not install the applian ce in a room where the temperature could drop below freezing point e Arrange the power cable in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or con tact with hot surfaces e g electric hot pla tes Connecting the appliance IN Important Check that the mains power supply voltage cor responds to the value indicated on the rating pla te 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 Using the appliance for the first time i Please note e Coffee has been used to factory test the ap pliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the mill The machine is however guaranteed to be new e You should customise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions in the section Setting water hardness on page 19 1 Plug the appliance into the mains socket and make sure the main switch on the
7. 6 Press the 9 button to exit the menu 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 Europe an 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 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Energy Saving is displayed 3 Press the S button Deactivate is di splayed 4 Press the 2 button to deactivate energy saving mode 5 Then press the menu When the function is active if the machine is not used for about 1 minute Energy Saving is di splayed 9 button to exit the i 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 Setting water hardness For instructions on setting water hardness see page 19 Setting the language To change the language for the display proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Set lan guage is displayed 3 Pressthe 2 button 4 Turn the selection knob until the required language is displayed 5 Pressthe 2 button to confirm 6 Press the 7 button to exit the menu Install filter For instructions on how to install the filter see
8. hold appliances separately the product is mar amendments 1935 2004 sal of the product in accordance with EC must not be disposed of as urban waste providing this service environment and health deriving from inappro in energy and resources ked with a rubbish bin bearing a cross ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT 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 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 N B 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 and Yellow to Earth m T 13 amp GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH prone BLUE NEUTRAL Blue ti e o BROWN LIVE neutral 7 T lamp As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
9. i Please note Before turning the appliance on make sure the main switch on the back of the appliance is in the position fig 1 Each time the appliance is turned on it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can not be interrupted The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle A Danger of burns During rinsing a little hot water comes out of the coffee spouts and is collected in the drip tray un derneath Avoid contact with splashes of water e To turn the appliance on press the 1 button fig 5 The message Heating up Please wait is displayed After heating the message Rinsing is displa yed As well as heating the boiler the appliance also heats the internal circuits by circulating hot water The appliance is at temperature when a message indicating the coffee taste and quantity is displa yed TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF Each time the appliance is turned off it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be inter rupted N Danger of burns During rinsing a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts Avoid contact with splashes of water To turn the appliance off press the d button fig 5 The appliance performs a rinse cycle then the message Turning Off Please wait is displayed and the appliance goes off i Please note If the appliance is not used for an extended pe riod also place the main switch in the 0 position
10. 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 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red When wiring the plug ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets or if you are in doubt consult a qualified electrician Should the mains lead ever require replacement it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size After replacement of a fuse in the plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse cover Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B S 1362 should be fitted This a
11. menu You can now use the coffee maker 12 13 14 Replacing the filter When REPLACE FILTER is displayed after two months see date indicator or when the applian ce has not been used for 3 weeks you should replace the filter 1 Remove the exhausted filter 2 Remove the new filter from the packaging 3 Turn the date indicator disk see fig 30 until the next 2 months of use are displayed the filter lasts about two months Refill the tank 5 Insert the filter in the water tank and immer se it completely sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape fig 31 6 Place the filter in the filter housing fig 32A and press as far as it will go Close the tank with the lid fig 32B then replace the tank in the machine 7 Position a container with a minimum capaci ty of 100 ml under the hot water spout 8 Press the P button to enter the menu 9 Turn the selection knob until Replace is displayed Press the 2 button The messalje Confirm is displayed Press the e button to confirm the selec tion Hot Water Confirm is displayed Press the button to confirm the se lection The appliance begins delivering hot water and the message Please Wait is displayed After delivery the appliance returns automati Cally to the Ready for coffee position The new filter is now active and you can use the coffee maker gt 10 11 12 13 14
12. of milk has been delivered into the cup press the CAPPUCCI NO button again 5 The appliance stops delivering milk and after a few seconds the coffee is delivered into the cup Coffee for Cappucc Program Quantity is displayed 6 Oncethe required quantity of coffee has been delivered into the cup press the CAPPUCCI NO button Coffee delivery stops The machine is now reprogrammed with the new quantities HEATING WATER N Important Danger of burns Never leave the machine unsupervised while de livering hot water The spout becomes hot during delivery Hold by the handle only 1 Make sure the hot water spout is attached correctly fig 4 2 Place a container under the spout as close as possible to avoid splashes 3 Pressthe 2 button fig 2 Hot water is displayed together with a progress bar which fills gradually as preparation proce eds 4 The machine delivers 250 ml of hot water then delivery stops automatically To inter rupt delivery of hot water manually press the 8 button again i Please note If Energy Saving mode is active you may have to wait a few seconds before the hot water is de livered Change the quantity of water delivered auto matically The machine is set by default to automatically delivery 250 ml of hot water To modify these quantities proceed as follows 1 Position a container under the spout 2 Press the button again until Hot Water Prog
13. the section Installing the filter on page 19 Replacing the filter For instructions on how to replace the filter see the section Replacing the filter on page 20 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 Pressthe button Deactivate or Acti vate is displayed 4 Pressthe button to activate or deactiva te the beep or the 4 button to exit 5 Activation of the beep is indicated by an asterisk after the Beep item in the menu Press the g4 button to exit the menu Cup lighting This function activates or deactivates the cup lighting The lighting is activated by default The lights come on each time coffee or cappucci no is made and during each rinse cycle To deactivate or reactivate this function proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Cup lighting is displayed 3 Pressthe amp button Deactivate or Acti vate is displayed 4 Press the A button to activate or deacti vate the cup lighting or the 9 button to exit 5 When the function is active an asterisk ap pears after li
14. GROUNDS e After cleaning the grounds container Remove the drip tray and insert the CONTAINER has not been replaced grounds container ADD PRE ll S function has Prud pre groune coner me Aue or een selected without placing any pre eselect the pre ground function GROUNDCOFFEE ground coffee in the funnel DESCALE The machine must be descaled e The descaling procedure described in the Descaling section page 16 needs to be performed as soon as possible LESS COFFEE e much coffee has been used e Selecta milder taste or reduce the quantity of pre ground coffee FILL BEANS e The coffee beans have run out Fillthe beans container CONTAINER Empty the funnel with the help of a brush as described in the section Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel INSERT INFUSER ASSEMBLY e The infuser has not been replaced after cleaning e Insert the infuser as described in the section Cleaning the infuser INSERT TANK GENERAL ALARM The tank is not correctly in place e The inside of the appliance is very dirty e Insertthe tank correctly and press as far as it will go e Clean the inside of the appliance thoroughly as described in the section Cleaning and maintenance If the message is still displayed after cleaning contact a customer services REPLACE FILTER e The water softener filter is exhausted e Replace the filter or remove it as described in t
15. ation begins The amount of coffee se lected is displayed together with a progress bar which gradually fills as preparation pro gresses i Please note e While the coffee maker is making coffee de livery can be interrupted at any moment by pressing one of the two coffee buttons CZ or Y At the end of delivery to increase the quan tity of coffee in the cup just press within 3 seconds one of the coffee buttons Cor coffee has been made the appliance is ready to use again i Please note For hotter coffee see the section Tips for a hot ter coffee page 13 A Important e Ifthe coffee is delivered a drop at a time too thin and not creamy enough or too cold read the tips in the Troubleshooting section on page 23 e Various messages fill tank empty grounds container etc will be displayed while using the machine Their meaning is explained in the section Displayed messages page 22 Making coffee using pre ground coffee Important Never add pre ground coffee when the machine is off or it could spread through the inside of the machine and dirty it This could damage the ap pliance Never use more than 1 level measure or it could dirty the inside of the coffee maker or block the funnel i Please note Ao If you use pre ground coffee you can only make one cup of coffee at a time Press the Q button fig 7 until Pre ground is displayed
16. back of the appliance is in the position fig 1 You must first choose the language the langua ges scroll through at intervals of about 3 secon ds 2 When English appears press the 2 but ton fig 2 for a few seconds until ENGLISH installed is displayed Follow the instructions displayed by the applian ce 3 FILL TANK remove the water tank fill to the MAX line with fresh water fig 3A then replace in the appliance fig 3B 4 INSERT WATER SPOUT Check that the hot water spout is inserted on the nozzle and place a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml underneath fig 4 5 Hot water Confirm is displayed 6 Press the button to confirm The ap pliance delivers water from the spout then goes off automatically The coffee maker is now ready for normal use i Please note e When using the appliance for the first time you need to make 4 5 cups of coffee or 4 5 cappuccinos before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results e When making the first 5 6 cappuccinos it is normal to hear the noise of boiling water After this the noise diminishes e enjoy your coffee even more and improve the performance of your appliance we re commend 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 TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
17. cleaning replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support then push the N lava nranrla PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into pla ce i Please note Infuser support If the infuser is difficult to insert before inser tion adapt it to the right size by pressing the two levers shown in the figure 7 Once inserted make sure the two red but tons have snapped out 8 Close the infuser door 9 Replace the water tank Cleaning the milk container Clean the milk container as described below each time you prepare milk 1 Remove the lid 2 Remove the milk spout and intake tube 3 Turn the froth adjustment knob to the IN SERT position see figure and pull it off upwards 4 Wash all the com ponents thoroughly with hot water and mild washing up li quid All components are dishwasher safe placing them in the top basket of the di shwasher 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 too thpick 5 Rinse the inside of the froth adjustment knob under running water see figure alongsi de 6 Check that the intake tube and spout are not clogged with milk residues 7 Replace the knob li ning up the arrow with the word INSERT the spout and the milk intake tube 8 Place the lid back on the milk container groove hollow C
18. d when the coffee mill is in operation If the coffee is delivered too EN slowly or not at all turn one click clockwise towards 7 J For fuller bodied creamier turn one click anticlockwi se towards 1 do not turn more than one click at a time otherwise the coffee could be delivered a drop at a time least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered If this adjustment does not obtain the desired result turn the knob another click coffee on the other hand These adjustments will only be evident after at Tips for a hotter coffee For a hotter coffee before delivery you are re commended to e rinse the appliance through by pressing the 9 button Hot water flows out of the coffee spouts and heats the internal circuit of the machine so that the coffee delivered will be hotter e warm the cups with hot water using the hot water function e select the high coffee temperature in the menu Making coffee using coffee beans IN Important Do not use caramelised or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable 1 Fill the container with coffee beans fig 11 2 Place under the coffee spouts 1 cup if you want one coffee fig 9 2 cups if you want 2 coffees 3 Lower the spouts as near as possible to the cup This makes a creamier coffee fig 12 4 Press the button corresponding to the num ber of coffees required 1 TZ or 2 cups 2 figs 9 and 13 5 Prepar
19. ed in e staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses clients in hotels motels and other resi dential type environments e bed and breakfast type environments INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Failure to follow these instructions may re sult in burns or damage to the appliance The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure to respect these in structions i Please note Keep these instructions If the appliance is passed to other persons they must also be provided with these instructions DESCRIPTION an of the appliance page 3 A A1 Control panel A2 Grinding adjustment knob A3 Cup shelf A4 Beans container lid A5 Pre ground coffee funnel lid A6 Pre ground coffee funnel A7 Beans container A8 Main switch A9 Water tank A10 Infuser door A11 Infuser A12 Hot water steam nozzle A13 Coffee spout adjustable height A14 Coffee grounds container A15 Condensate tray A16 Cup tray A17 Drip tray water level indicator A18 Drip tray A19 Cup lighting Description of the control panel page 2 B A number of buttons on the panel have a double function This is indicated in brackets in the de scription B1 Display guides the user in using the applian ce B2 Selection knob turn to select the required quantity of coffee When in the settings MENU turn to se
20. ed milk spouts Adjust the length of the milk spout To move it nearer the cup simply pull it downwards fig 20 Follow the instructions below for each fun ction Making cappuccino or macchiato 1 After attaching the milk container turn the froth adjustment knob on the milk container lid between position 2 gt and 3 amp fig 21 Press the CAPPUCCINO button CAPPUCCI NO is displayed together with a progress bar which fills gradually as preparation pro ceeds If the froth is not satisfactory turn the froth adjustment knob towards 2 CD less froth or towards 3 ee more froth 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 but ton twice e Do not leave the milk container out of the re frigerator for longer than strictly necessary The warmer the milk 5 ideal the poorer the froth will be e Itis normal for steam to be given off from the metal cup tray at the end of milk delivery Making frothed milk without coffee Proceed as described in the previous paragraph Making cappuccino or macchiato pressing the CAPPUCCINO button twice instead of once Please note If during delivery you want to stop making milk or coffee press the CAPPUCCINO button once Preparing milk unfrothed and without coffee Proceed as described in the previous para graph Making frothed milk tu
21. fig 6 IN Important To avoid damaging the appliance never place the main switch fig 6 in the 0 position while the appliance is on MENU SETTINGS When you access the programming menu by pressing the P button the following menu items are available Descale For instructions on descaling see page 18 Adjust time To adjust the time on the display proceed as fol lows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Adjust time is displayed 3 Pressthe 2 button fig 2 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the hours 5 Pressthe 2 button to confirm 6 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the minutes 7 Press the S button to confirm This sets the time Press the 9 button to exit the menu Auto off The appliance is set to turn off automatically if not used for 2 hours The time can be changed so that the appliance switches off after 15 or 30 minutes or after 1 2 or 3 hours To re programme Auto off proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Auto off is displayed 3 Pressthe button 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until the de sired operation time is displayed 15 or 30 minutes or 1 2 or 3 hours 5 Pressthe button to confirm 6 Press the e button to exit the menu Auto off is progr mmed Auto start You can set the auto start time in order
22. ghting in the menu Press the 9 button to exit the menu Default values reset This resets all menu settings and programmed quantities back to the default values with the exception of the language which remains as set previously To reset the default values proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Default values is displayed 3 Pressthe 2 button 4 The message Confirm is displayed 5 Press the button to confirm and exit Statistics function This displays statistics relating to the machine To display proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Statisti cs is displayed 3 Pressthe 2 button 4 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to verify how many coffees have been made how many times the machine has been de scaled the total number of litres of water delivered how many cappuccinos have been made how many times the water softener filter has been replaced 5 Press the g button twice to exit the menu MAKING COFFEE Selecting the coffee taste The appliance is set by default to make coffee with a standard taste You can also choose one of these tastes Extra mild taste Mild taste Standard taste Strong taste Extra strong taste To change the taste press the 06 button fig 7 repeatedly until the required taste is di splayed Select
23. he section Water softener filter 22 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 oris X Insert water spout as far as it will go inserted incorrectly INSERT MILK e milk container is not inserted e Insert the milk container as far as it will CONTAINER correctly go TROUBLESHOOTING Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions If the problem cannot be resolved as described contact Customer Services PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The coffee is not hot The cups were not preheated The infuser has cooled down because 2 3 minutes have elapsed since the last Coffee was made Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water N B you can use the hot water function Before making the coffee warm the infuser by pressing the 9 button Low coffee temperature is set In the menu set a high coffee temperature The coffee is thin or not creamy enough The coffee is ground too coarsely Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click anticlockwise towards 1 while the coffee mill is in operation fig 10 Continue one cl
24. ick at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory The effect is only visible after delivering 2 coffees see the section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 13 The coffee is unsuitable Use pre ground coffee for espresso coffee makers The coffee is delivered too slowly or a drop at a time The coffee is ground too finely Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click clockwise towards 7 while he coffee mill is in operation fig 10 Continue one click at a time until coffee delivery is satisfactory The effect is only visible after delivering two coffees see he section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 13 Coffee does not come out of one of the spouts The spouts are blocked Clean the spouts with a toothpick The milk does not come out of the milk spout The milk container lid is dirty Clean the milk container lid as described in the section Cleaning the milk container 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The milk contains large bubbles and squirts out of the milk spout or there is little froth 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 e The froth adjustment knob is incorrectly adjusted e Adjust following the instructions in the section on preparing drinks with milk e mi
25. ing the inside of the coffee maker 16 Cleaning the water 17 Cleaning the coffee 17 Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel 17 Cleaning the 17 Cleaning the milk container 17 Cleaning the hot water steam nozzle 18 DESGALE c 18 SETTING WATER HARDNESS 19 Measuring water hardness Set water hardness WATER SOFTENER FILTER 19 Installing the filter sss 19 Replacing the 20 Removing the 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 20 20 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 21 DISPLAYED MESSAGES 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 INTRODUCTION SAFETY Thank you for choosing the ECAM 23 450 auto matic 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 ma chine Symbols used in these instructions Important warnings are identified by these symbols These warnings must absolutely be respected A Danger Failure to observe the warni
26. ing the quantity of coffee in the cup The appliance is set by default to make a stan dard quantity of coffee To select the quantity of coffee turn the selection knob fig 8 until the message corresponding to the required quantity of coffee is displayed Coffee selected Quantity in cup ml MY COFFEE Programmable from 20 to 180 ESPRESSO 40 STANDARD 60 LONG 90 EXTRA LONG 120 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 C button fig 12 pressed until the message 1 MY COFFEE Program quan tity 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 lt fig 12 again The quantity of coffee in the cup has now been programmed Adjusting the coffee mill The coffee mill is preset in the factory to make coffee correctly and should not require adjusting initially However if after making the first few coffees you find that the coffee is too thin and not creamy enough or that delivery is too slow a drop at a time this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob fig 10 i Please note The grinding adjustment knob must only be tur ne
27. leaning the hot water steam nozzle Each time you prepare milk clean the nozzle with a sponge to remove milk residues from the ga skets see figure DESCALE Descale the machine when the message DE SCALE flashes on the display A Important Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes It is vital to respect the manufacturer s safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes g Please note Use De Longhi descaler only Under no circumstances should you use sulpha mic or acetic based descalers Their use invalida tes the guarantee Failure to descale the applian ce as described also invalidates the guarantee 1 Turn the machine on 2 Press the P button to enter the menu 3 Turn the selection knob until Descaling is displayed 4 Select by pressing the 3 button Descaling Confirm is displayed Press 2 again to activate the function n 5 The message Add descaler Confirm alter nating to GROUNDS CONTAINER 6 Completely empty the water tank A9 and remove the water softener filter if present then empty the drip tray and the empty grounds container and re insert them 7 Pourthe descaler into the tank up to the level A corresponding to a 100 ml pack marked on the back of the tank fig 29A then add water one litre up to level B fig 29B rein sert
28. lect the required function button turns the appliance on and off B4 P button to access the menu B5 9 button to perform a rinse cycle hen in the settings MENU it acts as the ESC button to exit from the selected fun ction and go back to the main menu B6 06 aroma selection button to select the coffee taste B7 amp Z button to make 1 cup of coffee with the settings displayed B8 KZ button to make 2 cups of coffee with the Settings displayed B9 button to deliver hot water When you access the MENU OK button to confirm the selection made B10 CAPPUCCINO button to prepare cappuccino or frothed milk 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 Description of milk container page 2 LD_ 01 Froth adjustment knob D2 Frothed milk spout adjustable D3 Milk intake tube D4 CLEAN button PRELIMINARY CHECKS 1 Checking the appliance 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 De Longhi Customer Services Installing the appliance A Important When installing the appliance respect the fol lowing safety warnings e The appliance gives off heat After positio ning the appliance on the worktop
29. lk container lid or froth adjustment knob is dirty e Clean the milk container lid and knob as described in the section Cleaning the milk container e The hot water steam nozzle is dirty e Clean the nozzle as described in the section Cleaning the hot water steam nozzle The appliance does not come on It is not plugged into the mains socket e Plug into the mains socket e The main switch A8 is not turned on e Place the main switch in the position fig 1 24
30. lter from the packaging 2 Turn the date indicator disk see fig 30 until the next 2 months of use are displayed i Please note The filter lasts about two months if the appliance is used normally If the coffee maker is left unu sed with the filter installed it will last a maximum of three weeks 3 Remove the tank from the appliance and fill with water 4 Insertthe filter in the water tank and immerse it completely for ten or so seconds sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape fig 31 5 Insert the filter in the filter housing fig 32A and press as far as it will go 6 Close the tank with the lid fig 32B then replace the tank in the machine When you install the filter you must notify the appliance of its presence 7 Press the P button to enter the menu 8 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Install filter is displayed 9 Pressthe button 10 The message Activate is displayed 11 Press the 2 button to confirm the selec tion Hot Water Confirm is displayed Position a container with a minimum capaci ty of 100 ml under the hot water spout Press the 2 button to confirm the selec tion The appliance begins delivering hot water and the message Please wait is displayed After delivery the appliance returns automa tically to the Ready for coffee position The new filter is active and indicated by an aste risk displayed under Install filter in the
31. lugged when necessary e Unplug directly from the plug only Never pull the power cable as you could da mage it e disconnect the appliance completely pla ce the main switch at the back of the applian ce in the 0 position fig 6 e Ifthe appliance is faulty do not attempt to repair Turn it off unplug from the mains so cket and contact Customer Services e f the plug or power cable is damaged it must be replaced by De Longhi Customer Services only to avoid all risk A Important e Keep all packaging plastic bags polystyrene foam away from children e The appliance is not intended for use by per sons including children with reduced phy sical 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 must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance L Danger Risk of burns This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while it is in operation Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot ste am DESIGNATED USE 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 deri ving from improper use of the appliance This is an household appliance only It is not intended to be us
32. ng could result in possibly life threatening injury from electric shock A Important Failure to observe the warning could result in in jury or damage to the appliance A Danger of burns Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds g Please note This symbol identifies important advice or infor mation for the user Letters in brackets The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description of the Appliance on page 3 Troubleshooting and repairs In the event of problems first try and resol ve them following the information given in the section Displayed messages on page 22 and Troubleshooting on page 23 If this does not resolve the problem or you re quire 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 Custo mer Services only The addresses are given in the guarantee certifi cate provided with the appliance Fundamental safety warnings A Danger This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock You should therefore respect the following safety warnings e Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet e Never touch the plug with damp hands e sure the socket used is freely accessi ble at all times enabling the appliance to be unp
33. ppliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference Warning this appliance must be earthed DISPLAYED MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK e Insufficient water in the tank Fillthe 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 If this is not done when you make the next coffees the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL alternating With insert water spout and press OK e The grinding is too fine and the coffee is delivered too slowly or not at all e Repeat coffee delivery and turn the grinding adjustment knob fig 10 one click clockwise towards 7 while the coffee mill is in operation If after making at least 2 coffees delivery is still too slow repeat the correction procedure turning the grinding adjustment knob another click see the section Adjusting the coffee mill on page 13 If the problem persists press the amp button and deliver a little from the spout e The pre ground coffee funnel is clogged INSERT
34. ram Quantity is displayed then release the button 8 Wheh the hot water in the cup reaches the required level press the 2 button again The machine is now reprogrammed with the new quantity CLEANING A Important e Do not use solvents abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean the coffee maker With De Longhi superautomatic coffee makers you need not use chemical products to clean the machine e None of the components can be washed in a dishwasher apart from the milk container D e Do not use metal objects to remove encru stations or coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces Cleaning the coffee grounds container When EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER is di splayed the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned Until the grounds container has been cleaned the appliance continues to display the message and coffee cannot be made A Important Danger of burns If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other the metal cup tray becomes hot Wait for it to cool down before touching it and handle it from the front only To clean with the machine on e Remove the drip tray fig 23 empty and clean e Empty the grounds container and clean tho roughly to remove all residues left on the bottom This can be done with the spatula on the brush provided e Check the condensate tray red and empty if necessary IN Important When removing the drip tray the grounds con
35. rning the froth adjustment kr knob to position 1 427 instead of position 2 D Cleaning the milk frother with the CLEAN button Press CLEAN button flashes on the display each time you use a milk function To eliminate all milk residues proceed as fol lows 1 Leave the milk container in the machine you do not need to empty it 2 Place a cup or other recipient under the fro thed milk spout 3 Press the CLEAN button fig 33 and keep pressing until the progress bar which appe ars on the display together with the message Cleaning is complete Please note If you are making a number of cappuccinos one after the other you do not need to clean by pressing the CLEAN button each time you make a cappuccino Just press it once after making the last cappuccino the appliance can continue making cappuccino or coffee even ifthe CLEAN button is not pressed e After use always clean the hot water steam nozzle and the milk container as described on page 15 Programming the quantity of coffee and milk in the cup for cappuccino or milk The appliance is set by default to automatically deliver standard quantities To change these quantities proceed as follows 1 Place a cup under the coffee and milk spouts 2 Hold the CAPPUCCINO button until the mes sage Milk for Cappuccino Program Quanti ty is displayed 3 Release the button The appliance starts de livering milk 4 Once the required quantity
36. tainer must be emptied even if it contains few grounds If this is not done when you make the next cof fees the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray A Important The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator red showing the level of water it contains fig 24 Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned otherwise the water may overflow the edge and damage the appliance the surface it rests on or the surrounding area To remove the drip tray 1 Remove the drip tray and the grounds con tainer fig 23 2 Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them 3 Check the red condensate tray and empty if necessary 4 Replace the drip tray and grounds container Cleaning the inside of the coffee maker N Danger of electric shock Before cleaning internal parts the machine must be turned off see Turning off and unplugged from the mains power supply Never immerse the coffee maker in water 1 Check regularly about once a month that the inside of the appliance accessible after removing the drip tray is not dirty If neces sary remove coffee deposits with the brush provided or a sponge 2 Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner fig 25 Cleaning the water tank 1 Clean the water tank A9 regularly about once a month and whenever you replace the water softener fil
37. ter if provided with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid 2 Remove the filter if present and rinse with running water 3 Replace the filter if provided fill the tank with fresh water and replace the tank Cleaning the coffee spouts 1 Regularly clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth fig 26A 2 Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked If necessary remove coffee depo sits with a toothpick fig 26B Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel Check regularly about once a month that the pre ground coffee funnel A6 is not blocked If necessary remove coffee deposits with the brush C2 supplied Cleaning the infuser The infuser A11 must be cleaned at least once a month A Important The infuser may not be extracted when the ma chine is on 1 Make sure the machine is correctly turned off see Turning the appliance off on page 10 Remove the water tank 3 Open the infuser door fig 27 on the right side 4 Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the infuser ou twards fig 28 A Important RINSE WITH WATER ONLY NO WASHING UP LIQUID NO DISH WASHER Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it could be damaged 5 Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minu tes 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
38. the water tank 8 Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 1 5 litres under the hot water spout fig 4 N Important Danger of burns Hot water containing acid flows from the cap puccino maker Avoid contact with splashes of water 9 Pressthe 2 button to confirm introduction of the solulion The message Descaling is displayed The descaling programme starts and the de scaler liquid comes out of the water spout The descale programme automatically per forms a series of rinses and pauses to remo ve limescale deposits from inside the machi ne After about 30 minutes the message FILL TANK is displayed 7 Theappliance is now ready for rinsing throu gh with clean water Remove the water tank empty rinse under running water fill with clean water and replace Rinsing is displa yed Rinsing Confirm is displayed 8 Empty the container used to collect the de scaler solution and replace it empty under the cappuccino maker 9 Press the 2 button to start rinsing Hot water flows out of the spout and the messa ge Rinsing is displayed 10 When the water tank is completely empty Rinsing complete Confirm is displayed 11 Press the 2 button 12 Insert the filter if it was present in the tank fill the water tank again and the appliance is ready for use SETTING WATER HARDNESS The DESCALE message is displayed after a period of time established according to wa
39. to have the appliance ready at a certain time for example in the morning so you can make coffee imme diately i Please note To activate this function the time must already have been set correctly To activate Auto on proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Auto start is displayed 3 Press the 2 button Activate is displa yed 4 Press the S button to confirm 5 Turn the selection knob to choose the hours 6 Pressthe 2 button to confirm 7 Turn the selection knob fig 8 to change the minutes 8 Pressthe 2 button to confirm 9 Pressthe 9 button to exit the menu Once the time has been confirmed activation of auto start is indicated by the i symbol displa yed alongside the time and under the Auto start item in the menu To deactivate the function 1 Select auto start from the menu 2 Press the 2 button Deactivate is di splayed 3 pressthe 2 button to confirm The symbol is no longer displayed Setting the temperature To modify the temperature low medium high of the water used to make the coffee proceed as follows 1 Press the P button to enter the menu 2 Turn the selection knob fig 8 until Set temperature is displayed 3 Pressthe 2 button 4 Turn the s lection knob until the required temperature high medium low is displa yed 5 Pressthe 2 button to confirm
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