User manual DELONGHI EC 500

[. . . ] GB Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. · DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual Filter for coffee with frother Filter holder for coffee Filter holder for pods (if fitted) Frother for pods (if fitted) Filter for pods (if fitted) Lid of milk tank Steam boiler cap Serbatoio acqua per espresso Coperchio serbatoio acqua per espresso Caldaia vapore Manopola vapore Frother Mixer Milk tank Coffee measuring spoon Anti-spray cover Drip-tray (milk) Espresso on/off switch Espresso delivery switch `OK' pilot light for espresso coffee Pilot light - espresso boiler on Steam boiler on/off switch `OK' pilot light for cappuccino coffee Steam boiler `ON' pilot light Tube-brush Pressing pad Espresso boiler outlet Indicator of water level in water tank for espresso coffee 29 Drip-tray (espresso) 30 Shelf for cups 31 Water measuring container for steam boiler 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 · · · · · · · · complete and undamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek the advice of a qualified service professional. [. . . ] If the boiler is filled while hot (for example, if the water runs out while making a cappuccino), it is recommended that only the contents of one measuring container be used. NEVER TRY TO FILL THE HOT BOILER UP TO THE MAXIMUM 170 GRAMS (6 oz. ) marked on the boiler itself (fig. 14); if this is done, the machine will not froth the milk properly on the next attempt. HOW TO PREPARE A CAPPUCCINO 1. Before making the coffee, make sure that the steam knob is closed, then press the CAPPUCCINO switch (fig. 18) so as to allow the steam boiler to preheat. 2. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous section. Don't forget to use sufficiently large cups. 3. Pour the milk into the milk tank (fig. The milk must be neither boiled nor warm. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4. When the tank has been filled up to the MAX line, you can make 2 or 3 cappuccinos. Never fill the tank over the little notch that is located just above the MAX sign (fig. 19); if the tank is too full, the milk may continue to drip from the tube after the cappuccino has been made. 5. Before starting delivery of the milk, always wait until the `CAPPUCCINO OK' pilot light (fig. This light indicates that the ideal temperature has been reached for foaming the milk. TIP: if starting with a cold boiler, in order to obtain a warmer milk, wait until the `OK' pilot light comes on twice in a row (about 5 minutes). 6. Place the cup containing coffee under the tube of the milk tank, check that the clamp of the milk tank is well hooked, then turn the steam knob in an anti clockwise direction at least one full rotation (fig. The foamed milk will start coming out from the tube of the milk tank. When using small size cups, in order to avoid squirts of milk it is necessary to insert the anti spray cap onto the tube of the milk tank (fig. 7. Fill the cup with the desired quantity of foamed milk. To stop the flow of milk, turn the steam knob in a The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess. 3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 5). [. . . ] · The gasket of the espresso boiler has lost elasticity. · The holes in the filter holder are blocked. SOLUTION · Fill the water tank. · Clean as indicated in the "Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet" section. · Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at the bottom. Espresso coffee drips from the edges of the filter holder, instead of from its holes. · Attach the filter holder correctly by rotating firmly as far as it will go. [. . . ]