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Introduction

Instructions for use

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 ma-
ximum safety.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from 
the failure to comply with the user instructions.

 Please Note: 

Keep these instructions carefully. If the appliance should 
be transferred to other persons, these instructions must 
accompany it.

Check after transport

After  the  packaging  has  been  removed,  check  the 
integrity  of  the  appliance  and  the  presence  of  all 
accessories. 
Do  not  use  the  appliance  in  the  presence  of  obvious 
damage.  Contact  the  De’Longhi  Customer  Services 
department, please see enclosed leaflet.

Installing the appliance

 

 Attention!

The following safety measures must be complied with 
when installing the appliance:
•  The appliance could be damaged by the penetration 

of water. 

 

Do not position the appliance near to water taps or 
sinks.

•  The  appliance  could  be  damaged  if  the  water  it 

contains freezes. Do not install the appliance in a 
room where the temperature can fall below freezing 
point.

•  Position  the  power  supply  cable  in  a  way  that  it 

cannot be damaged by sharp edges or by contact 
with hot surfaces.

Connecting the appliance

 

 Attention!

Make sure that the electric mains voltage corresponds 
with that indicated on the rating plate on the base of the 
appliance.

Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed socket 
with a minimum rating of 10A and correctly earthed.
In the case of incompatibility between the socket and 
the plug on the appliance, have the plug replaced by a 
qualified technician.
•   The  power  supply  cable  on  this  appliance  must 

never be replaced by the user as special tools are 
needed  for  this  operation.  Contact  an  After-Sales 
Centre authorised by the manufacturer if the cable 
is damaged or must be replaced, in order to avoid all 
risks. Please refer to enclosed guarantee leaflet for 
details.

Filling the water tank

1.   Open the water tank lid (fig. 1) and then lift the tank 

to remove it (fig. 2). 

2.   Fill the tank with fresh water but do not pass MAX 

level  (fig.  3).  Re-position  the  tank  by  pressing  it 
lightly in a way to open the valve situated on the 
base of the tank itself.

3.   Alternatively, do not remove the tank, just fill it by 

pouring in water from a jug, be careful of splashes

 

 Attention!

Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank 
and always fill it when the water is a few centimetres 
from the bottom.

  Please  Note:   

it  is  normal  to  find  water  in  the 

compartment under the tank; dry using a clean sponge.

Summary of Contents for EC152.CD

Page 1: ...COFFEE MAKER Instruction for use Pleaseretaininstructionsfor futurereference EC152 CD ...

Page 2: ... with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow ThewirewhichiscolouredbluemustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhichismarkedwiththeletterNor coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red When wiring the plug ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal Do not forge...

Page 3: ...r light OK indicator light Coffee hot water delivery position Steam or hot water tube Cappuccino nozzle Filter Filter holder Measure Steam dial Water tank Water tank lid Filter compartment Power supply cable Coffee tamper Drip tray Boiler outlet Description ...

Page 4: ...4 fig 5 fig 3 fig 6 fig 4 fig 2 fig 1 fig 8 fig 9 fig 7 fig 11 fig 12 fig 10 2 1 ...

Page 5: ...5 fig 17 fig 15 fig 18 fig 16 fig 14 fig 13 fig 20 fig 21 fig 19 fig 26 fig 22 fig 23 fig 24 fig 25 ...

Page 6: ...ce Please refer to enclosed guarantee leaflet for details Iftheplugorpowersupplycablearedamaged have them replaced exclusively by the De Longhi After Sales Service in order to prevent risks Please refer to the enclosed guarantee leaflet for details Attention Keep the packaging material plastic bags expanded polystyrene out of the reach of children Attention The appliance is not intended for use by...

Page 7: ...upply cable in a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or by contact with hot surfaces Connecting the appliance Attention Make sure that the electric mains voltage corresponds withthatindicatedontheratingplateonthebaseofthe appliance Onlyconnecttheappliancetoacorrectlyinstalledsocket with a minimum rating of 10A and correctly earthed In the case of incompatibility between the socket and the...

Page 8: ... amounts at a time to prevent the coffee spilling out Attention Forcorrectuse beforefillingthefilterwithgroundcoffee always make sure there is no residual coffee in the filter from the previous infusion 2 Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly using the coffee tamper fig 10 Pressing the ground coffee is very important to obtain a good espresso If you press too hard the coffeecanr...

Page 9: ...en reached interrupt the steam by turning the steam dial clockwise fig 18 and turn the selector dial to the position To switch off the appliance turn the selector dial to the position 9 Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the previouslypreparedespressocoffee Thecappuccino is ready Add sugar and sprinkle a little powder chocolate on top of the froth if desired PleaseNote If more than one...

Page 10: ...hen descaling Re mount the filter and the gasket on the plastic disc as indicated in fig 24 Make sure that the plastic disc pin is inserted inside the hole in the gasket as indicated by the arrow in fig 24 Re insert the unit into the steel container for the filter fig 25 making sure that the pin is inserted into the hole of the support itself see arrow fig 25 Finally tighten the tap The warranty i...

Page 11: ...ne relative to lime scale problemsarenotcoveredbythewarrantyifthedescaling procedure is not performed on a regular basis Disposal Recommendations for the correct disposal of theproductincompliancewiththe2002 96 CE European Directive Theproductmustnotbedisposedofasurbanwasteattheend of its working life It must be taken to appropriate local authority separate waste collection centres or to dealers p...

Page 12: ...ss the tank lightly to open the valve on the bottom Thecoffeecreamislight coffeeflows quickly from the spout The ground coffee has not been sufficiently pressed Tamper the ground coffee more fig 10 Not enough ground coffee Increase the amount of ground coffee The coffee is not ground finely enough Only use coffee ground specifically for espresso coffee machines Incorrect type of ground coffee Chan...

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