DeLonghi EC460 instruction manual Introduction, Safety, Know your De’Longhi espresso machine

introduction

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safety

●Never remove the filter holder while coffee is brewing or the selector knob is in the coffee or steam position - steam could shoot out and burn you.

●Don’t get burnt by:

●hot parts, including the steam/hot water nozzle, cup warming tray, filter holder and liquid coffee outlet.

●steam or hot water coming out of the steam/hot water nozzle or liquid coffee outlet.

●Keep children away from the machine. And never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.

●Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.

●Never put the machine in water or let the cord or plug get wet - you could get an electric shock.

●Unplug:

●before filling with water

●before cleaning

●after use.

●Never leave the machine unattended.

●Don’t let the cord touch hot parts.

●Don’t let anyone who hasn’t read this manual use the machine without supervision.

●Don’t let children play with this machine. important

●Never use without water - the pump will burn out.

●Keep the machine above 0°F - otherwise any water in the machine will freeze and cause damage.

●Only use the machine for its intended domestic use.

●Never use without the drip tray and cup stand. before plugging in

●Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your machine.

before using for the first time

1Remove all packaging.

2Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

3Flush the machine through with clean water: see ‘before making coffee for the first time’.

4Wind excess cable around the cleats on the underside of the coffee maker.

know your De’Longhi espresso machine

cup storage tray tank lid

water tank spoon

cappuccino and latte system liquid coffee/boiler outlet boiler light

OK light selector knob steam/hot water knob drip tray

float

drip tray top filter holder

filter emptying lever with heat resistant finger guard filter for 1 cup dispensing for use with ground coffee or E.S.E. pod

filter for 2 cup dispensing ground coffee only

before making coffee for the first time

1Make sure the selector knob is in the off position ( ) and that the steam/hot water knob is closed by turning clockwise (don’t overtighten).

2Lift out the tank, remove the lid and fill with cold water. Never fill above the MAX level marked. Alternatively remove the lid and fill the tank while in position on the coffee maker.

●We recommend using filtered water as it produces better coffee and reduces limescale. Never use fizzy water.

●Replace the tank. Make sure that it is correctly in place and apply light pressure if necessary to ensure the valve at the bottom of the tank connects with the bottom of the machine.

Note it is normal for water to remain in the compartment under the tank. This can be dried using a sponge.

Important

Never operate the machine without water in

the tank. Refill as soon as the level gets low.

3Swing out the cappuccino and latte system and put a jug underneath.

4Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning it under the liquid coffee/boiler outlet and turning to the right. Place a bowl underneath.

5Turn the selector knob to the boiler position ( ). The boiler light will come on, wait until the OK light glows.

6Turn the selector knob to the coffee/hot water position ( ) and wait until two cups of water run into the bowl.

7Turn the steam/hot water knob anti-clockwise and allow two cups of water to run into the jug.

8Turn the steam/hot water knob clockwise and turn the selector knob to the off position ( ).

9Repeat these steps if you haven’t used the coffee maker for a few days.

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