EC9155.MB - Machine à café DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EC9155.MB DELONGHI

Before using the appliance, always read the safety warnings.

C12. Pressing mat (*certain models only)

Description of appliance - A A1. Main switch (ON/OFF)

A2. Grinding level selector A3. Beans container A4. Beans container lid A5. Accessory door A6. Water tank lid A7. Water tank A8. Power cord A9. Steam wand A10. Coffee spout A11. Hot water spout A12. Housing for grinding filter holder A13. Coffee mill outlet A14. Small cup support A15. Small cup grille A16. Cup/mug grille A17. Cup/mug grille support A18. Drip tray water level indicator A19. Drip tray

Description of control panel - B

Description of accessories - C Optional cleaning accessories recommended by the manufacturer

For more information, visit www.delonghi.com.

Cleaner EAN: 8004399333307

2. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE Wash all accessories with warm water and washing-up liquid, then proceed as follows:

1. Insert the drip tray (A19) complete with cup grille (A16) and relative support (A17) (fig. 1); 2. Extract the water tank (A7) (fig. 2) and fill with fresh clean water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level (fig. 3). 3. Put the tank back in the appliance. Important: Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or without the tank. Please note: You should customise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions in section “7. Settings menu”.

3. SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE

1. Plug into the mains socket. Press the main switch (A1) (fig.

4); 2. Place a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml under the hot water spout (A11) (fig. 5); 3. Press the OK button (B6) (fig. 6). Delivery begins and stops automatically. Empty the container. Before using the coffee maker, the internal circuits of the machine must be rinsed. Proceed as follows: 4. Place the coffee filter (C3) or (C4) in the filter holder (C1) 5. Attach the filter holder (C1) complete with filter to the appliance. To attach correctly, align the filter holder handle with "INSERT" (fig. 7), then turn the handle to the right until it is aligned in the "CLOSE" position; 6. Place a container under the filter holder and steam wand (A9); 7. Press the OK button (B6). Delivery begins; 8. When delivery has finished, press the steam button (B9) (fig. 8) and deliver steam for a few seconds to rinse the steam circuit. For best results, repeat 3 or 4 times. The purpose of this procedure is to purge any water from the circuit before using steam to prepare a beverage. The appliance is ready for use.

"No water" indicator "Descale" indicator Ground coffee quantity dial 1 or 2 cup button (to use the corresponding coffee filter) “OK” button: to deliver the beverage/confirm “Coffee temperature” button Function selector dial • Espresso • Americano • Hot water • Descaling B9. “Steam” button: to deliver steam C1. Filter holder C2. Dosing and tamping guide C3. 1 cup filter C4. 2 cup filter C5. "Total Hardness Test" paper C6. Descaler C7. Softballs (*certain models only) C8. Milk jug C9. Cleaning brush C10. Steam wand cleaning needle

We also recommend rinsing the internal circuits if the appliance is not used for a long period.

The first time you use the appliance, you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results.

Pay particular attention to the quantity of pre-ground coffee 16

Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in the filter

in the filter ((C3) or (C4)) (see instructions in section “4.1 Step

1 - Grinding”). Proceed as described in section “The “perfect dose””.

1. Put coffee beans in the container (A3) (fig. 9). It is best to grind only a quantity of beans sufficient for immediate use, so that the coffee will always be fresh.

2. The default grinding setting is 5 (medium ground). If this is too fine or too coarse, adjust the level according to personal taste and the type of coffee used (adjust only when the coffee mill is in operation (fig. 10). Please note: A grinding level between 3 and 6 is recommended for most coffees. Grinding with 1 or 2 selected produces a very fine result. Use only with very special coffee (light roast) or when you notice non-optimal coffee quality due to wear of the burrs (grinding too coarse).

Extra grinding range

Different varieties of coffee bean give different results when ground: consequently, the initial adjustment of the dosage requires special care.

This illustration shows how to regulate the dosage, based on the roast colour: this should be taken as a general guide, given that in practice, the final adjustment can vary according to the composition of the beans. 1. Set the quantity (to the raised mark inside the coffee filter), starting from the minimum position. The numbers on the dial are a handy reference to note down once the quantity in the filter is ideal. The numbers do not correspond to the coffee mill settings, measurement units (g/oz) or grinding time. 2. Looking at the roast colour of your particular beans, turn the dial slowly to find the right adjustment.

3. Place one of the coffee filters (C3) or (C4) in the filter holder

(C1). Press (B5) to select preparation of 1 or 2 cups. This also doubles the quantity of espresso delivered. 4. Set the quantity by adjusting the dial (B4), starting from the minimum position (fig. 11). The first time you use it, leave the dial in the Min. position. In the beginning, it is normal to make a few attempts before finding the optimal setting. We suggest you start with the default values, then modify them if necessary following the suggestions in section “Adjusting the quantity of ground coffee in the filter”. 5. Attach the dosing and tamping guide (C2) to the filter holder: 1 press; 2 rotate to lock (fig. 12). 6. Insert the filter holder in the coffee mill outlet (A13) (fig. 13). 7. Press the filter holder until you hear a “click” (fig. 14), then release. Grinding starts and stops automatically. Please note: To manually stop grinding, just press the filter holder again (until you hear a click).

1. After grinding, remove the filter holder (fig. 15).

2. Tap the dosing and tamping guide (C2) to level the ground coffee. 3. (Certain models only): rest the filter holder in the housing on the pressing mat (C12) (fig. 16). 4. Press the coffee using the presser (C11) (fig. 17). 5. Remove the dosing and tamping guide by turning it anticlockwise and pulling upwards (fig. 18) and check that the quantity is correct (see “The “perfect dose””). 6. Attach the filter holder to the coffee outlet (A10) (fig. 19). Please note: Coffee left on the edges of the filter after pressing does not in any way compromise the quality of the brewing and therefore the end result. The “perfect dose” • The perfect quantity corresponds to the raised line inside the coffee filters;

cup or the temperature of the beverage at the moment of release from the outlets of the filter holder.

5. MAKING MILK BEVERAGES

Make sure the coffee is at the right level after tamping. It might be necessary to adjust the level a few times using the dial (B4) before the ideal dosage is achieved.

If the coffee is extracted too strongly or too weakly even at the ideal dosage, this can be corrected by grinding the beans more finely or more coarsely (see “4.1 Step 1 Grinding”). To correct over-extraction (coffee released too slowly), select a coarser setting. To correct under-extraction (coffee released too quickly), select a finer setting.

1. Select the temperature (fig. 20) (see “Coffee preparation temperature”).

2. Select the desired beverage (fig. 21). If the beverage has been programmed (see section “6. Programming beverage quantities”), the beverage light flashes briefly. 3. Press OK (B6) to start brewing (fig. 22) (pre-infusion and infusion). Delivery of the coffee will stop automatically.

2. Place the jug under the steam wand and press the steam button (B9) (fig. 24).

3. To froth the milk, rest the steam wand (A9) on the surface of the liquid. This mixes air with the milk and steam. 4. Keep the steam wand in contact with the surface, taking care not to let in too much air and create excessively large bubbles. 5. Immerse the steam wand below the surface of the milk, this creates a vortex in the liquid. Once the milk is heated to the desired temperature, press the steam button again and wait for the flow of steam to stop completely before removing the milk jug from the machine. Barista tips: • Fresh milk is best. Always use fresh milk straight from the fridge. • For best results, always replace the milk jug in the fridge when not in use. • Whole milk ensures optimum results. The appearance and texture of froth depending on the nature of the dairy milk or vegetable beverages utilized. • After frothing the milk, eliminate unwanted bubbles by swirling the jug gently.

Coffee preparation temperature

The water temperature is controlled during the entire preparation process to ensure its stability during the extraction step. The Specialista Arte has 3 infusion temperatures* in a range between 92 and 96 °C. The temperature effectively utilized will depend typically on the variety of been and the roast: Robusta beans require a lower temperature, and Arabica beans a higher temperature. The same applies for dark roasted beans or for light roasted beans, respectively. Temperature level Corresponding indicator light

1. Fill the jug (C8) with the amount of milk to be warmed/ frothed, bearing in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume (fig. 23). For a denser and more evenly distributed froth, best results will be achieved using whole cow’s milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5 °C).

Cleaning the steam wand

1. Following use, always wipe the steam wand (fig. 25) with a cloth to remove residual deposits of milk. The recommended procedure for in-depth cleaning is to use Eco MultiClean: this product ensures maximum hygiene by removing milk proteins and fats, and can be used for cleaning the entire machine. 2. Release steam for a few seconds to clean the wand (fig. 8).

This is the temperature of the water in the thermoblock.

It is therefore not the temperature of the beverage in the 18

3. Wait until the steam wand has cooled down. To ensure the wand works efficiently over time, use the special cleaning tool (C10) to free the holes (fig. 26) of any obstruction.

Press together and hold for 3 seconds

6. PROGRAMMING BEVERAGE QUANTITIES

1. Prepare the appliance to deliver 1 or 2 cups of the beverage you want to make, as far as attaching the filter holder (C1) complete with the (C3) or (C4) filter and ground coffee.

2. Turn the dial (B8) to select the beverage being programmed. 3. Press and hold the OK button (B6) until the machine delivers the desired quantity. The OK button light flashes orange to confirm you are in programming mode. 4. When the desired quantity has been reached, release the OK button. The quantity is programmed. Please note: • You can programme beverages, but not steam delivery. • Programming changes the quantity of beverage delivered, but not the quantity of ground coffee • When a programmed beverage is selected, the corresponding light flashes briefly. • “2x” beverages can be programmed separately. Coffee recipe

Programmable quantity

• espresso: from ≃15 to ≃90 ml

• water: from ≃25 to ≃150 ml

• espresso: from ≃30 to ≃180 ml

• water: from ≃50 to ≃240 ml

2. Select the setting to be adjusted

Corresponding setting

The indicator light corresponding to the setting currently selected comes on

Extra grinding adjustment

The indicator light corresponding to the setting currently selected comes on

The indicator light corresponding to the setting currently selected comes on

The indicator light corresponding to the setting currently selected comes on

Press again to change the setting

➡ No ➡ 1 sec ➡ 2 sec ➡ 1st range ➡ 2nd range ➡ 9 minutes ➡ 1.5 hours ➡ 3 hours ➡ soft ➡ medium

3. Save the new settings by pressing OK (B6)

Please note: The appliance exits the settings menu automatically if there is no activity for 30 seconds.

7.1 Reset default settings

The OK light (B6) flashes briefly to confirm the reset. 1. Access the menu: Press together and hold for 3 seconds

9. CLEANING THE COFFEE MILL

2. Reset default settings

Press and hold the steam button (B9) for 3 seconds.

1. Clean the attachment area with the brush (C9) (fig. 27).

2. Use the brush to clean the coffee guide (fig. 28).

The burrs are subject to wear over time. As time goes by, to achieve the perfect quantity, you need to turn the dial (B4) towards the highest numbers. When you reach a setting of between 30 and 40, you need to set the extra grinding range (see section “7. Settings menu” - “Extra grinding range”). When the quantity of ground coffee becomes less than expected, contact a service centre to have the burrs replaced. With the new burrs fitted, adjust the coffee mill by accessing the settings menu and selecting the first range of the “extra grinding adjustment” setting. Next, turn the ground coffee quantity dial (B4) to the Min position and set the quantity as for first-time use (see “La “dose perfetta””).

The OK light (B6) flashes briefly to confirm the reset.

8. CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Important!

• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean the coffee machine. • Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces. • Should the machine remain idle for more than a week, it is advisable to carry out a rinse cycle before preparing any beverages. Danger! • Never immerse the coffee maker in water when cleaning: it is an electrical appliance. • Before commencing any cleaning operation on the outside of the machine, turn it off, unplug it from the mains socket and wait for it to cool down.

The descale light (B3) comes on following a predetermined period of operation that depends on a water hardness setting.

The machine can also be programmed according to the actual hardness of the local water supply, in which case descaling may be required less frequently (see section “7. Settings menu”). 1. Remove the "TOTAL HARDNESS TEST" indicator paper (C5) from its pack. 2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for about one second (fig. 29). 3. Remove the strip from the water and shake lightly (fig. 30).

Water Hardness Test Result

1. When the indicator light (B3) comes on, you need to descale the appliance. You can start descaling at any time.

3 hard or very hard water

Set the machine accordingly, as indicated in the section “7.

Softballs (C7) are an innovative treatment system that prolongs the life of the machine, without altering the properties of the water, while ensuring consistently creamy and aromatic coffee.

To optimize the effectiveness of the treatment, leave Softballs in the water overnight before use. 1. Take the sachet of Softballs from the wrapper (fig. 31). 2. Rinse the sachet of Softballs under running water (fig. 32). 3. Immerse the sachet in the water tank (A7) (fig. 33).

Remove and empty the drip tray (A19), then reposition it in the machine.

Empty the water tank (A7). (If present, remove the softballs and place in a glass of water until they can be re-inserted at the end of the descaling process.) Pour the descaler into the water tank (C6) up to the level A marked on the inside of the tank (corresponding to the contents of one 100ml pack) (fig. 35). Add water (1 litre) up to level B (fig. 36). Now reposition the water tank in the machine.

6. Turn the dial (B8) to (fig. 37): The OK light turns orange and the light flashes.

4. Change the sachet of Softballs every 3 months (fig. 34).

12. DESCALING Important!

• Before using the descaler, (C6)read the instructions and the labelling on the pack. • Use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. • Descaler can cause damage to delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.

7. Make sure the filter holder (C1) is not attached. Position a container under the coffee spouts (A10) and hot water spout (A11) and another under the steam wand (A9) (fig.

12. Press the OK button. The rinse cycle starts.

13. When rinsing is complete, delivery stops. The light flashes red and the OK light goes out. 14. Empty the recipient used to collect the rinse water. 15. Remove and empty the drip tray (A19), then reposition it in the machine. 16. Remove the tank, fill with fresh water and reposition in the machine. (If present, rinse the softballs with running water and put back in the tank). 17. Turn the function selection dial (B8) to one of the beverages. The machine is now ready for use.

8. Press the hold the OK button (B6) for at least 3 seconds. The

OK light flashes. 9. The descaling programme starts and the descaler liquid comes out of the spouts. The descale programme removes limescale deposits from inside the appliance by automatically performing a series of rinses and pausesuntil the tank is empty. Descaling ceases and the OK light turns white. This means that a rinse cycle must be carried out: 10. Empty the containers used to collect the descaler solution and reposition them under the spouts. 11. Remove the water tank, empty out any residual descaler solution, rinse under running water and fill with fresh water up to the MAX level (fig. 39). Put the tank back in its housing.

The descaling cycle can be started up at any time (even if the relative light has not yet come on).

Should descaling be started up by mistake, it can be stopped by pressing the OK button and holding for 10 seconds; the rinse cycle cannot be stopped.

13. EXPLANATION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHTS EXPLANATION LIGHTS All lights blink briefly

Turning the machine on

OF INDICATOR OPERATION Self-diagnosis

The machine has been turned on for the Proceed as indicated in section “3. Setting up first time and the water circuit must be the appliance” filled

The machine is ready to deliver fluids

Set up the machine and proceed with preparation of the beverage

The machine is warming up

Wait until the ideal delivery temperature has been reached

(The indicators and show the respective selections)

There is not enough water in the tank (A7) Fill the tank with water, or remove the tank or the tank is not correctly in place and reposition it correctly

LIGHTS EXPLANATION LIGHTS OF INDICATOR OPERATION An attempt is being made to prepare a bev- Fill the tank with water erage, but with water tank (A7) empty

Because the beans are too finely Remove the filter holder (C1) and repeat the ground, the coffee is delivered too coffee-making steps, bearing in mind the slowly or not at all indications given in sections “4.1 Step 1 Grinding” and “4.2 Step 2 - Tamping” The coffee filter (C3) or (C4) is Rinse the filters under running water obstructed

The tank (A7) is not properly in place Press down lightly on the tank to open the and the relative valves are not open valves

Limescale in the water circuit

Descale as described in section “12.

1 cup preparation is selected

The entire preparation procedure (from grinding to delivery) is set to make 1 cup

2 cup preparation is selected

The entire preparation procedure (from grinding to delivery) is set to make 2 cups

Select one temperatures

available See “Coffee preparation temperature”

Turn the machine off and wait 10 minutes before turning on again. If the problem continues, contact customer services.

The steam function is selected and After a few seconds, the machine starts delivunderway ering steam Flashing Descaling is required

Carry out descaling as described in section

Descaling is selected

Press OK to start descaling or turn the dial to a beverage

Flashing - On nge Descaling proceeds. The machine deliv- Proceed by completing the descaling cycle ers descaling solution

(see “12. Descaling”)

LIGHTS The first phase of the descaling cycle Press OK to start rinsing. is complete. You now need to proceed with rinsing.

ite The machine proceeds with the rinsing Proceed by completing the descaling cycle phase to complete the descaling cycle. (see “12. Descaling”)

14. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION There is water in the drip tray (A19)

This water comes from the internal cir- Empty and clean the drip tray on a regcuits of the machine and is a normal con- ular basis sequence of their operation

The machine fails to produce espresso No water in the tank (A7)

Fill the tank coffee The OK light (B6) is on, meaning that the Press the button associated with the OK coffee circuit or the steam circuit is empty light to fill the circuit Blockage in the coffee filter (C3) or (C4)

Rinse the filters under running water

Coffee ground too finely

Adjust the quantity and grinding level

The tank (A7)is not properly in place and Press down lightly on the tank to open the valves at the bottom are not open the valves at the bottom

Limescale in the water circuit

Descale as described in section “12.

The filter holder (C1) cannot be attached The ground coffee has not been tamped Repeat phase 1 (section “4. Making cofto the appliance or the quantity is excessive fee”) using less coffee. If you are using the 1 cup filter, make sure the 1X light

(B5) is on. The espresso coffee drips from the edges The filter holder is not correctly in place Attach the filter holder correctly (fig. 19) of the filter holder (C1) instead of from The coffee spout gasket has lost flexibility Contact a customer services centre to the holes or is dirty have it replaced Blockage in the coffee filter (C3) or (C4)

• Rinse the filters under running water

• Adjust the grinding settings

The espresso cream is too light (delivered The machine settings need to be See instructions in section “The “perfect from the spout too fast) reappraised dose””

The espresso cream is too dark (delivered The machine settings need to be See instructions in section “The “perfect from the spout too slowly) reappraised dose”” On completion of the descale cycle, the During the rinse cycle, the water tank Repeat the rinse cycle (see section “12. machine calls for a further rinse (A7) has not been filled to the MAX level Descaling”)

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The machine does not grind the coffee

Foreign matter has found its way into the Turn the selector (A2) to 8 and remove coffee mill all beans with a vacuum cleaner until the beans container (A3) is empty and clean. If the problem continues, contact customer services

Changing to a different type of coffee

• You are recommended to pour only the amount of beans to be used into the beans container (A3)

• To empty the container, vacuum out the contents with a vacuum cleaner or grind all the beans in the container until completely empty. • Add new type of coffee beans • If the amount of ground coffee does not give the perfect dose, proceed to set up the machine as for first-time use

After grinding, the coffee filter (C3) or The funnel of the coffee mill is clogged

Clean as described in section “9. Cleaning the coffee mill”.

After grinding, the amount of coffee in The quantity of ground coffee needs Adjust the quantity of coffee with the dial the filter (C3) or (C4) does not give the adjusting

(B4), following the instructions in section “perfect dose” “The “perfect dose””. If the dial is already in the max. position, proceed as described in section “7. Settings menu” - “Extra grinding adjustment” You are using the 2 cup filter (C4)

Make sure the 2X light is on

Over time the burrs wear down

Contact Customer Services

4.1 Phase 1 - Mouture (grinding)

Phase 3 - Distribution (brewing)

Voyant correspondant

Fase 1 - Malen (grinding)

1 zacht water 2 middelhard water 3 hard of zeer hard water

De filterzeef (C3) of (C4) is verstopt

Fase 3 - Suministro (brewing)

3. FØRSTE GANGS OPPSTART AV APPARATET Fase 1 - Maling (grinding)

Ekstra malingsområde

Fase 2 - Pressing (tamping)

Fase 3 - Brygging (brewing)

Det brukes filter for 2 kopper (C4)

Fas 3 - Dispensering (brewing)

8. RENGÖRING AV APPARATEN

2. TÆNDING AF MASKINEN

➡ 9 minutter ➡ 1,5 timer

• espresso: ≃15 – ≃90 ml

• vesi: ≃25 – ≃150 ml

• espresso: ≃30– ≃180 ml

• vesi: ≃50 – ≃240 ml

Jauhatuksen lisäsäätö

Automaattinen sammutus

2. PŘÍPRAVA PŘÍSTROJE Fáza 1 - Mletie (grinding)

14. AK NIEČO NEFUNGUJE PROBLÉM PRÍČINA RIEŠENIE Etap 3 - Parzenie (brewing)

Odpowiadająca kontrolka

4. PREPARAREA CAFELEI Faza 1 - Măcinare (grinding)

Faza 2 - Presare (tamping)

14. DACĂ CEVA NU FUNCŢIONEAZĂ