Page 6 - INDEX; TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF 11
INDEX IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................7 INTRODUCTION ..................................8 Symbols used in these instructions ...........8Letters in brackets......................................8Troubleshooting and repairs ......................8 DESCRIPTION.....................................9...
Page 7 - SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS; I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
7 EN SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS - A short power cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over alonger cord. - Longer, detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exer-cised in their use. - If an extension cord is use...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; Symbols used in these instructions
8 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ESAM 5500 automat-ic coffee 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 themachine. Symbols used in these instructions Important warnings are identified by these sym...
Page 9 - DESCRIPTION; Description of the appliance
9 EN DESCRIPTION Description of the appliance (pag. 3 - A ) A1. Grinding coarseness regulator knob A2. Bean container lid A3. Container for coffee beans A4. Ground coffee feed funnel A5. Compartment for measuring scoop A6. Cup warmer shelf A7. Water tank A8. Infuser A9. Coffee grounds container A10....
Page 10 - PRELIMINARY CHECKS; Controls after transport
10 PRELIMINARY CHECKS Controls after transport After removing the packaging, make sure theproduct is complete and undamaged and that allaccessories are present.Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged.Contact the Customer Service Center if productseems damaged in any way. Installing the app...
Page 11 - Setting the clock
TURNING THE APPLIANCEON N.B.! Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch is in the I position (fig. 30).Each time the appliance is turned on, it performsan automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can-not be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after comple-tion of this cy...
Page 13 - MAKING COFFEE; Selecting the coffee taste
Removing the filter If you want to use the appliance without a filter,you must remove it and notify the appliance of itsremoval as follows:1. Press the P button to enter the menu;2. Turn the selection knob until "Install Filter" is displayed; 3. Press the button;4. The message "Confirm?&...
Page 14 - Regulating the coffee mill
Preparing coffee using coffeebeans Important! Do not use caramelized or candied coffee beans as they could stick to thecoffee mill and make it unusable. 1. Fill the container (A3) with coffee beans (fig. 8). 2. Place under the coffee spouts: - 1 cup, if you want to make 1 coffee (fig. 9);- 2 cups, i...
Page 15 - Making cappuccino; Making caffelatte; Making hot milk
15 EN MAKING MILK-BASEDDRINKS Filling and attaching the milkcontainer 1. Turn the lid of the milk container clockwise until it becomes noticeably difficult to turn,then remove the lid. 2. Fill the milk container with a sufficient quanti- ty of milk, not exceeding the MAX levelmarked on the handle (f...
Page 16 - HEATING WATER; Preparation; Changing the quantity
16 Programming the quantity of coffeeand milk in the cup for cappuccinoor frothed milk The appliance is factory preset to automaticallydeliver 2.4oz of frothed milk and 2.7oz of coffee.To modify these quantities, proceed as follows:1. Place a cup under the coffee spouts and the frothed milk spout (f...
Page 17 - Emptying the drip tray
17 EN CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE Danger of electric shock! Before perform- ing any cleaning operations, the machine must beturned off and disconnected from the mainspower supply.Never immerse the coffee maker in water. Important! Danger of burns. Allow the machine to cool down before cleaning. Importan...
Page 18 - Cleaning the milk container
Cleaning the spouts 1. Clean the nozzle (A15), ideally each time the frother is used, with a sponge or cloth (fig.21). 2. Check regularly (about once a month) that the holes in the coffee spout (A14) are notblocked. If necessary, remove coffee depositswith a toothpick (fig. 26), sponge or stiff bris...
Page 19 - DESCALING; SETTING WATER HARDNESS; Measuring water hardness
19 EN wise then remove it. 2. Remove the milk spout and intake tube.3. Remove the pointer by pulling it outwards.4. Wash all the components thoroughly with hot water and mild dish detergent. Make surethere are no milk residues left inside the holesand the groove on the fine end of the pointer. 5. Ch...
Page 20 - Setting water hardness; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squaresform, depending on the hardness of the water.Each square corresponds to one level. Setting water hardness 1. Press the P button to enter the menu.2. Turn the selection knob to select "Water Hardness". 3. Confirm the selection by pressing the but...
Page 21 - DISPLAYED MESSAGES
21 EN DISPLAYED MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL TANK! • The water tank is empty orpositioned incorrectly. • Fill the tank with waterand/or insert it correctly,pushing it as far as it will gountil it clicks into place. GROUND TOO FINE ADJUSTMILL!Insert water spout and pressok • ...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING
23 EN The coffee runs out tooquickly. • The coffee is ground toocoarsely. • Turn the grinding adjust-ment knob one click anti-clockwise towards the 1while the coffee mill is inoperation (fig. 7). Avoid tur-ning the grinding coarse-ness regulator excessivelyotherwise when you select2 cups, the coffee...
Page 25 - LIMITED WARRANTY
25 EN This warranty applies to Super Automatic Espresso Machines with the De'Longhi brand name. LIMITED WARRANTY What does the warranty cover?We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation under thiswarranty is limited to repair at our factory or author...