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2.  INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the ECAM4466X automatic coffee and 
cappuccino maker. 
We hope you enjoy using your new appliance.  
Take a few minutes to read these instructions.  
This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine. 

2.1  Symbols used in these instructions

Important warnings are identified by these symbols.  
It is vitally important to observe these warnings. 

 Danger!

Failure to observe the warning could result in life threatening 
injury from electric shock. 

 Important!

Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage 
to the appliance. 

 Danger of burns!

Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds.

Please note:

This symbol identifies important advice or information for the 
user. 

2.2  Letters in brackets

The letters in brackets refer to the legend in the Description of 
the Appliance on page 3. 

2.3  Troubleshooting and repairs

In the event of problems, first try and resolve them following 
the information given in the section “16. DISPLAYED MESSAGES” 
and  “17. TROUBLESHOOTING”.
If this does not resolve the problem or you require further in-
formation, you should consult Customer Experience by calling 
the number given on the annexed “Customer Experience” sheet.  
If your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call the 
number given in the guarantee.  
If repairs are required, contact De’Longhi Customer Experience 
only.  
Contact details are given in the guarantee certificate provided 
with the appliance. 

2.4  Video instruction manual available on: 

 http://ecam44660.delonghi.com

3.  DESCRIPTION
3.1  Description of the appliance

(page 3 -     A   )

A1.   Beans container lid

A2.   Pre-ground coffee funnel lid

A3.   Beans container

A4.   Pre-ground coffee funnel

A5.   Grinding adjustment dial

A6.   Cup shelf

A7.   Coffee spouts (adjustable height)

A8.   Hot water connection nozzle

A9.   Condensate tray

A10.   Coffee grounds container

A11.   Cup tray

A12.   Drip tray

A13.   Drip tray water level indicator

A14.   Infuser door

A15.   Infuser

A16.   Water tank

A17.   Water softener filter housing

A18.   Water tank lid
A19.   Main switch

3.2  Description of the control panel

(page 2 -     B   )

A number of buttons on the panel have a double function. This is 

indicated in brackets in the description.

B1. 

button: turns the appliance on and off (standby)

B2. 

MENU/ESC

 button to access the menu (When in the set-

tings menu, press to exit the menu)

B3. 

OK

 button: to enable and confirm the selected function

B4.  Display: guides the user in using the appliance
B5. 

 button: to select the coffee quantity

B6. 

 aroma selection button: to select the coffee taste

B7. 

button to deliver hot water

B8. 

 button: to make 1 cup of LONG coffee 

B9. 

CAPPUCCINO

 button: to deliver a cappuccino (When in 

the settings menu, press to scroll through the menu items)

B10. 

MILK MENU

 button: to access preparation of CAFFELATTE, 

LATTE MACCHIATO, FLAT WHITE and MILK (When in the 
settings menu, press    to scroll through the menu items)

B11. 

 button: to make 1 cup of coffee with the settings 

displayed

B12. 

 button: to make 2 cups of coffee with the settings 

displayed

Summary of Contents for ECAM44660B

Page 1: ...using pre ground coffee 13 8 8 Making LONG coffee using coffee beans 13 8 9 Making LONG coffee using pre ground coffee 13 8 10 Customising the LONG coffee quantity 14 9 MAKING CAPPUCCINOS AND MILK BASED COFFEES 14 9 1 Filling and attaching the milk container 14 9 2 Adjusting the amount of froth 14 9 3 Making cappuccino and milk based coffees automatically 14 9 4 Preparing MILK MENU drinks 14 9 5 C...

Page 2: ...than the intended use This appliance is to be utilized for domestic use only The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage caused by improper incorrect or irresponsible use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove the cover or the exterior of theunit Don tattempttorepairormodifythemachine doingsowillvoidthewarranty Repair should be done by authorized service...

Page 3: ...ven in the guarantee certificate provided with the appliance 2 4 Video instruction manual available on http ecam44660 delonghi com 3 DESCRIPTION 3 1 Description of the appliance page 3 A A1 Beans container lid A2 Pre ground coffee funnel lid A3 Beans container A4 Pre ground coffee funnel A5 Grinding adjustment dial A6 Cup shelf A7 Coffee spouts adjustable height A8 Hot water connection nozzle A9 C...

Page 4: ...A only If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional 4 4 Setting up the appliance Pleasenote Coffee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of cof fee in the mill The machine is however guaranteed to be new TheapplianceissetwithENGLISHlanguage if...

Page 5: ... from the coffee spouts A7 and hot water spout C6 if inserted to clean and heat the appliance s internal circuit Place a container with a minimum capacity of 100ml under the coffee and hot water spouts fig 8 To enable the function proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU ESC button B2 to enter the menu 2 Press B9 or B10 fig 6 until Rinsing appears on thedisplay B4 3 Press the OK button B3 fig 7 the mes...

Page 6: ...ction reduces energy consumption in compliance with European regulations To disable or enable energy saving proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU ESC button B2 to enter the menu 2 Press B9 or B10 fig 6 until Energy saving ap pears on the display B4 3 PresstheOKbutton B3 fig 7 Disable isdisplayed or Enable if the function has been disabled 4 Press the OK button to disable or enable energy saving mode...

Page 7: ...electing the coffee taste The appliance is set by default to make coffee with a standard taste You can also choose one of these tastes Extra mild taste Mild taste Standard taste Strong taste Extra strong taste To change the taste press the button B6 fig 10 repeatedly until the required taste appears on the display B4 8 2 Selecting the quantity of coffee in the cup The appliance is set by default t...

Page 8: ...ld be displayed while using the machine FILL TANK EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER etc Their meaning is explained in section 16 DISPLAYED MESSAGES For hotter coffee see section 8 5Tips for a hotter coffee If the coffee is delivered a drop at a time too weak and not creamy enough or too cold read the tips in section 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 7 Making coffee using pre ground coffee Important Never add pre ground ...

Page 9: ...chthemilkcontainer D totheconnectionnozzle A8 fig 23 and push as far as it will go The machine emits a beep if the beep function is enabled 7 Place a sufficiently large cup under the coffee spouts A7 and frothed milk spout D5 Adjust the length of the milk spout To move it nearer the cup simply pull it downwards fig 24 8 Follow the instructions below for each function 9 2 Adjusting the amount of fr...

Page 10: ...hange these quantities proceed as follows 1 Place a cup under the coffee spouts A7 and milk spout D5 2 Press and hold the CAPPUCCINO button B9 until the name of the drink and PROGRAM MILK appear on the display B4 3 Release the button The appliance starts delivering milk 4 Once the required quantity of milk has been delivered into the cup press the button again 5 The appliance stops delivering milk...

Page 11: ...d for more than 3 4 days before using it again we strongly recommend switching it on and performing 2 3 rinse cycles by selecting the Rinse func tion in the settings menu see section 7 1 Rinsing delivering hot water for a few seconds by pressing the button B7 Pleasenote After cleaning it is normal for the grounds container A10 to contain water 11 3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container When EMPTY ...

Page 12: ...he holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked If necessary remove coffee deposits with a toothpick fig 31 11 8 Cleaning the pre ground coffee funnel Check regularly about once a month that the pre ground coffee funnel A4 is not blocked If necessary remove coffee deposits with the brush C5 supplied 11 9 Cleaning the infuser The infuser A15 must be cleaned at least once a month Important The infuser...

Page 13: ... Longhi descaler only Using unsuitable descaler and or performing descaling incorrectly may re sult in faults not covered by the manufacturer s guarantee 1 Turn the appliance on and wait until it is ready for use 2 Press the MENU ESC button B2 to access the menu 3 Press B9 or B10 fig 6 until Descale appears on the display 4 Select by pressing the OK button B3 fig 7 The message Descaling Confirm is...

Page 14: ...mpty the drip tray remove and top up the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level and put back in the machine Descaling is complete Pleasenote If the descaling cycle is not completed correctly e g no electricity we recommend repeating the cycle After descaling it is normal for the grounds container A10 to contain water 13 SETTING WATER HARDNESS The DESCALE message is displayed after a period o...

Page 15: ... beginshotwaterdeliveryandthemessage Pleasewait is displayed 15 Aftertheflowofhotwaterstops theapplianceautomatically resetsto Readyforcoffee status The filter is now active and you can use the coffee machine 14 2 Replacing the filter When REPLACE FILTER appears on the display B4 after two months seedateindicator orwhentheappliancehasnotbeen used for 3 weeks you should replace the filter 1 Extract...

Page 16: ...or not at all Repeat coffee delivery and turn the grin ding adjustment dial A5 fig 13 one click clockwise towards 7 while the coffee mill is in operation If after making at least 2 coffees delivery is still too slow repeat the correction procedure turning the Grinding adjustment dial another click until delivery is correct see section 8 4 Adjusting the coffee mill If the problem persists make sure...

Page 17: ...ASSEMBLY The infuser has not been replaced after clea ning A15 Insert the infuser as described in the section 11 9 Cleaning the infuser INSERTTANK The tank A16 is not correctly in place Insert the tank correctly and press as far as it will go GENERAL ALARM The inside of the appliance is very dirty Clean the inside of the appliance thoroughly as described in section 11 CLEANING If the message is st...

Page 18: ...ains socket Plug into the mains socket fig 1 The main switch A19 is not turned on Press the main switch fig 2 The infuser cannot be extracted The appliance has not been turned off correctly Turn the appliance off by pressing the button B1 fig 9 see section 6 TURNING THE APPLIANCEOFF The milk does not come out of the milk spout D5 The lid D2 of the milk container D4 is dirty Cleanthemilkcontainerli...

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