DeLonghi EC460 - Manual (Page 7)

to make espresso after frothing milk
Important
Never remove the filter holder from its housing
immediately after using the steam function.
If you’re making espresso after frothing milk, you need to
get rid of any over-hot water that could burn your coffee.
Here’s how:
1 Place a container underneath the cappuccino and latte
system, ensuring the selector knob is at the boiler
position (
), then turn the steam/hot water knob anti
clockwise. Turn the selector knob to the coffee position
(
) and allow the water to flow out until the OK light
comes on.
2 Turn the selector knob to the boiler setting ( ) to stop
the water flowing from the cappuccino and latte system.
Turn the steam/hot water knob in a clockwise direction to
close.
3 The unit is now ready to make coffee.
to boil water for other drinks, tea, fruit
drinks.
1 Make sure the selector knob is in the off position ( ).
2 Check that there is water in the tank.
3 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position (
).
4 Position a container under the cappuccino and latte
system.
5 When the OK light glows, turn the steam/hot water knob
in an anti-clockwise direction then the selector knob to
the coffee/hot water position (
). Hot water will come
out of the cappuccino and latte system.
6 To stop the flow of hot water return the selector knob to
the off position ( ) then turn the steam/hot water knob
in a clockwise direction.
Do not dispense hot water from the cappuccino and latte
system for longer than 20 seconds in one operation.
cleaning
● Before cleaning, unplug and let everything cool.
● Never immerse the appliance in water.
● Don’t wash parts in the dishwasher.
tank, lid, filter holder
● Wash, rinse and allow to dry.
filter (one and two cup version)
● Wash and dry after every use.
● After approximately every 100 uses dismantle and clean
more thoroughly as described below.
● Remove the cap located on the underside of the filter by
turning in the direction indicated
ᕧ. Remove the crema
device by pushing up from the underside
ᕨ. Separate
the components of the crema device by pulling the
gasket to the side
ᕩ and removing the plastic disc and
metal filter
µ. Rinse parts thoroughly.
Clean the metal filter in hot water using a brush ¸. Make
sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If
necessary clean with a pin
¹. Dry the parts then
reassemble, making sure the parts are correctly
assembled.
cappuccino and latte system
● Prior to cleaning allow some hot water to flow out of the
cappuccino and latte system (see ‘to boil water for other
drinks’) but unplug and allow to cool before proceeding.
● Unscrew the nozzle by turning clockwise, then wash
thoroughly. Check that the three holes in the cappuccino
and latte system are not blocked
Ƹ. If necessary unblock
them with a pin.
● Clean the steam/hot water delivery tube. Make sure the
end is not blocked.
● Screw the cappuccino and latte system back onto the
delivery tube.
drip tray top, drip tray
● Empty the drip tray regularly. You’ll know when it is full,
the red float in the middle of the drip tray will rise and
become visible in the center hole on the cup stand.
Wash then dry.
liquid coffee outlet/boiler unit
● Wipe away any coffee grounds from this area.
At least twice a year carry out the following procedure:
1 Using a screwdriver
ƹ, remove the screw that holds the
outlet of the boiler in place.
2 Clean the boiler area with a damp cloth.
3 Clean the removed outlet thoroughly in hot soapy water
using a brush. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the holes are
not blocked, if necessary use a pin to clean.
4 Reverse the above procedure to replace to the outlet.
Failure to clean the boiler outlet and the filters as
described invalidates the guarantee.
descaling
It is advisable to descale the coffee maker after 200 cups
of coffee have been made.
1 We recommend purchasing a specific product for
descaling espresso coffee machines.
2 Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a
bowl under the liquid coffee/boiler outlet.
3 Pour 1 liter of water and 8.5 oz. descaler into the tank.
4 Turn the selector knob to the boiler position (
) and
wait until the OK light glows.
5 Turn the selector knob to the coffee position ( ) and
allow half the solution to flow out. Turn the selector knob
back to the off (
) position to stop the flow.
6 Leave the machine to stand for 15 minutes, then turn the
knob to the coffee position ( ) and allow the tank to
completely empty.
7 Thoroughly rinse the tank. Fill with fresh water and turn
the selector knob to the coffee position ( ) and allow all
the water to flush through.
8 Turn the selector knob to the off ( ) position.
Repairs caused by malfunctioning due to a build up of
limescale in the product are not covered by the guarantee
if the descaling process is not carried out regularly.
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