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ECAM23120

B

After about 30 minutes, the water tank is empty  

and the 

 and 

lights flash. Turn the hot 

water/steam dial clockwise to the 0 position. The 

appliance is now ready for rinsing through with 

clean water. 

7.  Empty the container used to collect the 

  descaler solution and replace it empty under  

  the hot water/steam spout.

8.  Remove the water tank, empty, rinse under  

  running water, fill with clean water and replace. 

 The  light flashes. 

9.  Turn the hot water/steam dial counter-clock-

wise to the  I position. Hot water is delivered 

first from the hot water/steam spout, to con-

tinue and end with the coffee spout.

10. When the water tank is completely empty,  

 the

 light flashes.

11. Turn the dial clockwise to the 0 position.  

 The

light flashes to require a new rinsing: 

  fill the tank and Turn the hot water/steam dial 

  to the I position (water flows from the  

 

  hot water/steam spout only).

12. When it finishes, the 

light flashes on the  

  control panel. Turn the hot water/steam dial to  

 the 

O position.

Fill the water tank again and the machine is 

ready for use.

A

A

C

D

E

Important! 

Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes. It is vital to respect the manufacturer’s safety warnings  

given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and 

eyes. You should use De’Longhi descaler only.  Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may 

result in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.  

Important! Danger of Burns 

Hot water containing acid flows from the spout. 

Avoid contact with splashes of water.

Descale the appliance when the

 

light on 

the control panel flashes. 
1.  Turn the appliance on and wait until it is ready  

  for use.

2. Empty the water tank

 (A)

 and remove the softener  

  filter, if present. Empty the drip tray

 (B) 

and  

  grounds container, then put back in the  

 appliance.

3. Pour the descaler into the tank up to the l

  level A 

(C)

, then add water up to level B  

 

(D)

. Replace the water tank.

4. Place an empty container 

(

E) 

with a minimum  

  capacity of 60 oz./1.8 liters under the  

 

  hot water/steam and coffee spouts.

5. Press the 

button and hold it down for  

  at least 5 seconds to confirm that you have 

  added the solution and begin the descaling  

  procedure. The light in the button remains on  

  steadily to indicate that the descaling program  

  has begun. The 

light flashes telling you to  

  turn the steam dial to the l position.

6.  Turn the hot water/ steam dial a counter-clock 

wise to  the I position. The descaler solution 

flows out of the hot water/steam spout and 

coffee spouts into the underlying container. 

The descale program automatically performs 

a series of rinses and pauses to remove the 

limescale. It is normal for several minutes of 

inactivity to elapse between rinses.

12

DESCALING

B

Summary of Contents for ECAM23120

Page 1: ...yday Get Started ECAM23120 This short guide is not intended to explain all the functions of the appliance Please read all the owner s instruction booklet before use Video available on http ecam23120 d...

Page 2: ...t with the people you care for most Discover the unique story of design passion and technology which made De Longhi the world leader in the creation of espresso machines 1 Use freshly roasted espresso...

Page 3: ...e espresso Top off with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate flakes Italian Macchiato A single or double espresso topped with a dollop of heated milk and served in a traditional espresso cup Espre...

Page 4: ...il ity for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manu facturer may result in fire electrical shock or personal injury Do not...

Page 5: ...hot water dial A8 Control panel A9 Hot water and steam spout A10 Coffee spout adjustable height A11 Coffee grounds container A12 Drip tray A13 Water tank with lid B1 Water filter B2 Pre ground coffee...

Page 6: ...to outlet Remove water tank Fill coffee beans Turn dial counter clockwise to start the prime Water will be released by the hot water steam spout the ma chine will then switch it off automatically Turn...

Page 7: ...SPRESSO Using Coffee Beans 3A 4A 5A 4B 5B 3B 1 CUP 2 CUPS Set the desired strength of your coffee increasing the quantity of coffee beans that the machine grinds Set the desired length of your coffee...

Page 8: ...e sure that the machine is on while pouring the pre ground coffee 1 2 3 Turn dial to pre ground coffee Use only one spoon full of coffee You can only make one cup of coffee at a time 5 6 7 Press the b...

Page 9: ...oam Fill 1 3 of the pitcher 3 5oz for Cappuccino 6 oz for Hot Milk Tip for the BEST CAPPUCCINO Use Skim or 2 Milk at Refrigerator Temperature about 41 F 5 C Be sure steam nozzle is immersed in milk bu...

Page 10: ...hot water for no more than 2 minutes 9 CLEANING SPOUT CLEANING and MAINTENANCE Unscrew the spout by rotating counter clockwise and pulling downwards 1 2 3 Remove the nozzle from the steam tube by pull...

Page 11: ...ss of the water Each square corresponds to one level With the appliance off but connected to the mains and with the main switch in the I position Hold down for SIX seconds Press the button repeatedly...

Page 12: ...immerse it completely for ten or so seconds sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape C 6 Insert the filter in the filter housing D and press as far as it will go 7 Close the tank with the lid E...

Page 13: ...tact with the skin and eyes You should use De Longhi descaler only Using unsuitable descaler and or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer s guarantee Im...

Page 14: ...Cappuccino and Latte glasses to learn more about the De Longhi accessories visit delonghi com Care Kit Line Experience the De Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the performance of your fully automatic m...

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