DeLonghi 5500- Manual

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....

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...

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...

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?&...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 • ...

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...

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...