DeLonghi EC160 - Manual (Page 8)

Coffee Maker EC160
- Residues of coffee grounds have remained on the seal of the fil-
ter ring’s housing. Clean the seal with a toothpick. If the problem
persists after performing the above operation, go to an Author-
ised Assistance Centre.
D) The first coffee is not supplied or flows too slowly.
- It is possible that a slow supply of coffee is caused by insuf¬ficient
supply of water from the perforated showerhead-type disc in the
filter ring housing. In fact, it is possible that after several months’
use, grease or limescale may be obstructing perforated disc. In
this case the Disc should be cleaned as previously described.
Operate the machine without the filter ring, allowing the water
to flow. If the water does not flow uniformly from all the holes
it means that the disc is clogged. In this case it is a good idea to
take the machine to the closest Authorised Service Centre to
have it cleaned.
- The tanks is not inserted well. There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it
will go. Fill the tank.
E) The coffee is too watery and cold.
- The blend has been ground too coarsely.
- To obtain a more concentrated and hotter coffee a more finely
ground blend must be used.
In any case this problem can be eliminated by using the
Thermocream® Disc which always ensures an extremely hot
coffee and a rich cream, even with coarsely ground coffee.
How to make tea or tisanes
After having carried out the operations described under chapter
BEFORE USE, place a cup under the nozzle (D) and press the coffee
supply switch (S), then immediately turn knob (O); in this way hot
water will pour from the nozzle.
The maximum quantity for two cups is 200 ml.
Decalcification of the coffee maker
The coffee maker requires regular decalcification. The frequency
depends on the quality of the water used and the amount the maker
is used.
In any case, it is strongly advised that you decalcify the coffee maker
every 800 uses,(or about every 6 months). Use DURGOL, available
at De’Longhi Authorised Assistance Centres (see also website www.
durgolswissespresso.com).
Proceed as follows:
- Dissolve the contents of the packet in 1 l. of water and pour the
solution into the tank to be cleaned.
- Turn on the machine, leave the filter holder inserted, press the
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