- 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
-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
Coffee Maker EC160