DeLonghi EC860 Instructions for use en, Appliance first use, Settings of the programming menu

Instructions for use en

Activation of the water filter and filling of the water tank

•Remove the filter from the packaging and rinse it with about 17 OZ / 0.5 L of running water (fig. 2).

•Turn the calendar disc (see fig. 3) until the following 2 months of use are displayed.

Please note

the filter has a two month duration if the appliance is used normally, whereas if the machine remains unused with the filter installed, it has a maximum 3 month duration.

•Remove the water tank and fill it with fresh water (do not exceed the MAX line) (fig. 4).

•Completely dip the filter in the water, tilting it to enable air bubbles to come out (fig. 5).

•Insert the filter in the appropriate seat (fig. 6), press down and close the tank with the lid.

•Place the tank back into the machine (Ensure the water

level is not over the MAX line) (fig. 7).

The filter is now activated and the machine can be used.

Appliance first use

•Turn the appliance on by pressing the I/O main switch A3 at rear in pos. I: the appliance performs a self-test, signalled by the sequential flashing of the lights.

•Once the self-test is completed, the “hot water spout”light

B8 flashes while the others turn-off: the appliance signals it is necessary to insert the hot water spout (fig. 8).

•Place a container underneath the spout with minimum capacity of 100 ml (fig. 9).

•	Press the “hot water” button	: delivery starts and
	interrupts automatically.

•The coffee and water spout lights flash to indicate the appliance is reaching temperature: when the lights stop flashing and remain permanently on, the appliance is ready for use.

	Please note: upon first		use
•	If lights	and	flash, press the	button
	again.

•Upon first use, it is necessary to make 4-5 coffees or

4-5 cappuccinos before the machine gives a satisfying results.

Settings of the programming menu

To access the programming menu, ensure the appliance is

in stand-by, simultaneously press buttons and

until the ON/Stand-by (B2) light flashes: the appliance is in programming mode. Set the machine as wanted; to exit the

programming menu, press button again.

Setting the temperature

To modify the temperature (low, medium, high) of the water used to make the coffee, proceed as follows:

1. Access the programming menu;

2. Keep button pressed until the lights relative to the wanted temperature turn-on (see chart below).

3.When the lights relative to the wanted temperature turn- on, release the button.

4.Press to turn the appliance off (stand-by).

Adjust Stand-by

The machine is pre-set to switch to stand-by after 75 minutes of non-use. This time interval can be modified so that the appliance switches off after 15 minutes or after 3 hours. Proceed as follows:

1. Access the programming menu;

2. Keep the button pressed until the lights relative to the desired stand-by interval turn-on(see chart below).

3.When the lights relative to the wanted stand-by interval turn-on, release the button.

4.Press to turn the appliance off (stand-by).

“Setting temperature” and “Adjust Stand-by” chart

Temperature	Corresponding lights Stand-by after
Low	15 minutes
Medium	75 minutes

High 3 hours

	Set the water hardness
	The lights signaling the need to descale the appliance, after
	a pre-set period of operation depends on the hardness of the
	water. It is possible to program the machine according to the
	actual water hardness in use in the area, thus making descaling
	less frequent. Proceed as follows:
	1. Remove the provided reactive strip “TOTAL HARDNESS
9	TEST” from its packaging.