DeLonghi ECAM 26.455, Instructions For Use Manual

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To modify these quantities, proceed as follows:
1. Position a container under the spout.
2. Press the
button again until “Hot water Program
quantity” is displayed, then release the button.
3. When the hot water in the cup reaches the required level,
press the button again.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new quantity.
delivering steam
1. Make sure the hot water spout is attached correctly (fig.
6).
2. Fill a container with the liquid to be heated/frothed and
immerse the spout/cappuccino maker in the liquid.
3. Press the button. After a few seconds, the steam to
heat the liquid comes out of the cappuccino maker;
4. When the required temperature is obtained, interrupt
steam delivery by pressing the button again.
(You should not discharge steam for more than 3 minutes
at a time).
Important!
Always stop steam delivery before extracting the container
containing the liquid to avoid burns from splashes.
tips for using steam to froth milk
• When choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that
the liquid doubles or triples in volume.
• For a richer denser froth, use skimmed or partially
skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C).
• For a creamier froth, rotate the container with slow
movements in an upward direction.
• To avoid milk with poor froth or large bubbles, always
clean the spout as described in the following section.
Cleaning the spout after use
Always clean the spout after use to avoid the build-up of milk
residues and prevent the spout from clogging.
1. Place a container under the cappuccino maker and press
the button to deliver a little water (fig. 3).
Stop the flow of water by pressing the button
again.
2. Wait a few minutes for the cappuccino maker to cool
down, then extract the hot water spout.
Hold the spout with one hand and with the other, turn
the cappuccino maker anticlockwise (fig. 24) and pull it
downwards to remove it.
3. Also remove the steam nozzle by pulling it downwards
(fig. 25).
4. Check the hole shown by the arrow in fig. 25 is not
blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
5. Wash all parts of the cappuccino maker thoroughly with a
sponge and warm water.
6. Reinsert the nozzle and replace the cappuccino maker on
the nozzle, turning it and pushing it upwards until it is
attached.
CLEAninG
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to
clean the coffee maker.
With De’Longhi bean to cup coffee makers, you need not
use chemical products to clean the machine.
• None of the components can be washed in a dishwasher
apart from the milk container (C).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
Cleaning the coffee grounds container
When “EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER” is displayed, the grounds
container must be emptied and cleaned.
Until the grounds container has been cleaned, the appliance
continues to display the message and coffee cannot be made.
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray becomes hot.
Wait for it to cool down before touching it and handle it from
the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (fig. 26), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to
remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
with the spatula on the brush provided.
• Check the condensate tray (red) and empty if necessary.
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds.
If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the
grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the
machine.
Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray
Important!
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the
level of water it contains (fig. 27).
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip
tray must be emptied and cleaned, otherwise the water may
overflow the edge and damage the appliance, the surface it
rests on or the surrounding area.