DeLonghi ECAM45.76 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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Cleaning the spout after use
Always clean the cappuccino maker/hot water spout (C6) after
use to avoid the build-up of milk residues and prevent it from
clogging.
1. Place a container under the cappuccino maker/hot water
spout and press the (B7) button (B7) to deliver a little
water (fig. 6). Stop the flow of hot water by pressing the
button again;
2. Wait a few minutes for the cappuccino maker/hot water
spout to cool down, then press the button (C7) to remove
it (fig. 28A). Hold the spout with one hand and with the
other, turn the cappuccino maker/hot water spout anti-
clockwise (fig. 28B) and pull downwards to remove;
3. Also remove the steam connection nozzle by pulling it
downwards (fig. 29);
4. Check the hole shown by the arrow in fig. 30 is not blocked.
If necessary, clean with a pin;
5. Wash all parts of the cappuccino maker/hot water spout
thoroughly with a sponge and warm water;
6. Reinsert the nozzle and replace the cappuccino maker on
the nozzle, pushing it upwards and turning it until it is
attached.
CLEANING
Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- the appliance’s internal circuit;
- coffee grounds container (A10);
- drip tray (A12) and condensate tray (A9);
- water tank (A16),
- coffee spouts (A7);
- pre-ground coffee funnel (A4);
- infuser (A15), accessible after opening the service door
(A14);
- milk container (D);
- cappuccino maker/hot water spout (C6);
- the hot water/steam connection nozzle (A8);
- control panel (B).
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coffee machine. With De’Longhi superautomatic coffee
machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in
a dishwasher with the exception of the milk container (D).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
Cleaning the machine’s internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3-4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
- perform 2-3 rinse cycles by selecting the “Rinsing” function
in the settings menu (page 10);
- deliver hot water for a few seconds by pressing the
button (B7).
Please note!
After cleaning, it is normal for the grounds container (A10) to
contain water.
Cleaning the coffee grounds container
When “EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER” is displayed, the grounds
container must be emptied and cleaned. The appliance cannot
be used to make coffee until you have cleaned the grounds
container (A10). Even if not full, the empty grounds container
message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has been pre-
pared. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the machine
must never be turned off with the main switch (A20).
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A11) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle it from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (A12) (fig. 31), empty and clean;
• Empty the grounds container (A10) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
using the spatula on the brush (C5) provided;
• Check the condensate tray (A9) and empty if necessary (fig. 32).
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!
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The drip tray (A12) is fitted with
a level indicator (A13- red)
showing the level of water it
contains (fig. 33). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup
tray, the drip tray must be emp-
tied and cleaned, otherwise the
water may overflow the edge
and damage the appliance, the
surface it rests on or the sur-
rounding area.