Page 2 - IntroduCtIon; symbols used in these instructions; sAFetY; Fundamental safety warnings
7 IntroduCtIon Thank you for choosing the ECAM 23.420 auto- matic 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 ma- chine. symbols used in these instructions Important warnings are i...
Page 3 - description of the appliance
8 desIGnAted use This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heat drinks. All other use is conside- red improper. This appliance is not suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance. This is an household appliance onl...
Page 4 - description of the accessories; PrelImInArY CheCks; Checking the appliance
9 description of the accessories (page 2 - C ) C1. Measure C2. Cleaning brush C3. Descaler bottle C4. Water softener filter (certain models only) PrelImInArY CheCks Checking the appliance After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are prese...
Page 5 - descale
10 turnInG the APPlIAnCe on Please note: Before turning the appliance on, make sure the main switch on the back of the appliance is in the I position (fig. 1).Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can- not be interrupted. The appliance is ready ...
Page 7 - statistics function; mAkInG CoFFee; selecting the coffee taste; ESPRESSO; Customising the “my coffee” quantity
12 the machine each time the button is pressed or an accessory is inserted/removed. The beep is active by default. 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. Turn the selection knob (fig. 8) until “Beep” is displayed; 3. Press the button. “Deactivate?” or “Acti- vate?” is displayed; 4. Press the bu...
Page 9 - Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use.; Important! Danger of burns; heAtInG WAter
14 4. Press the 1 cup coffee button (fig. 12). 5. Preparation begins. The amount of coffee se- lected is displayed together with a progress bar which gradually fills as preparation pro- gresses. mAkInG CAPuCCIno And hot mIlk (not Frothed) Important! Danger of burns During preparation, steam is given...
Page 10 - CleAnInG; Cleaning the coffee maker; Danger of electric shock!
15 1. Place a container under the cappuccino ma- ker (as close as possible to avoid splashes) (fig. 17). 2. Turn the steam knob to the I position (fig. 4). “HOT WATER...” is displayed and delivery begins. 3. Stop by turning the steam knob to the 0 po- sition. Please note: If “Energy Saving” mode is ...
Page 11 - RINSE WITH WATER ONLY; desCAle; Infuser
16 2. Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 25). Cleaning the water tank 1. Clean the water tank (A9) regularly (about once a month and whenever you replace the water softener filter (if provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid. 2. Remove the filter (if present) and ...
Page 12 - A (corresponding to a 100 ml pack) marked; Important! Danger of burns; settInG WAter hArdness; measuring water hardness; Leva grande
17 Please note: Use De’Longhi descaler only. Under no circumstances should you use sulpha- mic or acetic based descalers. Their use invalida- tes the guarantee. Failure to descale the appliance as described also invalidates the guarantee. 1. Turn the machine on. 2. Press the P button to enter the me...
Page 13 - WAter soFtener FIlter; Installing the filter
18 16. Turn the steam knob (fig. 4) to the “0” posi- tion. The appliance returns automatically to the “ready for coffee” state. The new filter is active and indicated by an aste- risk displayed under “Install filter”. You can now use the coffee maker. replacing the filter When “REPLACE FILTER!” is d...
Page 15 - dIsPlAYed messAGes; dIsPlAYed messAGe
20 dIsPlAYed messAGes dIsPlAYed messAGe PossIBle CAuse remedY FILL TANK ! • Insufficient water in the tank. • Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place (fig. 3). EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER • The grounds container (A13) is full. • Emp...
Page 16 - trouBleshootInG; ProBlem
21 trouBleshootInG Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services. ProBlem PossIBle CAuse remedY The coffee is not hot • The cups were not preheated. • Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water (N.B. you can use the ...