Coffee Maker
EC330
Please retain these instructions for future reference
Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very
best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read
these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only
way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety.
Using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first time, wash all the acces-
sories in warm soapy water and rinse. For the best tasting coffee
the internal circuits must be flushed through at least five times.To
do this follow the instructions in the paragraph “How to prepare
espresso coffee” using just water.
Installation
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Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance
from taps and sinks.
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Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the
appliance rating plate.The appliance must always be connected
to a well-earthed socket rated at 10A minimum.The manufac-
turer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing of
the appliance.
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In the event of incompatibility between the plug on the appli-
ance and the socket, have the plug replaced by a qualified pro-
fessional.
If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a service
centre authorised by the manufacturer only.
Never install the machine in an environment that can reach a
temperature less than or equal to 0°C (if the water in it
freezes, the coffee maker may be damaged).
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How to prepare espresso coffee
Filling the water tank
To remove the water tank lift the lid (fig.1) and simply pull
upwards (fig 2) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 3). Do not exceed
the MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled with-
out removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug.
Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank
with the hole in the base on the machine.
WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in the
compartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment should
be dried using a clean sponge.
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
fig. 4
fig. 5
Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank
and always remember to fill the tank when the level drops to a
couple of centimetres from the bottom.
Preheating the coffee machine
To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right tempera-
ture it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated.
1. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4).
2. Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine
by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle
towards the left (fig. 5). Push upwards and at the same time
turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the
handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the
filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.
3. Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that
the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated.
Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig. 6), then immediately
press the coffee knob (fig. 7).Allow the water to run until the
OK indicator light goes out, then stop the water by pressing the
coffee button again (fig. 7).
4. Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes on again
and repeat the whole operation one more time.
(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off
when removing the filter holder).
fig. 6
fig. 7
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How to prepare espresso coffee
1. After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described
in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup of
espresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter (the smaller of the two
provided) into the filter holder (Fig. 8) and fill it with one level
measuring spoon of ground coffee (fig. 9) – about 7 grams. If
you wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup
filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two less-
than-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6
grams).
fig. 8
IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the
ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is
free from ground coffee from the previous infusion.
2. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly with the
coffee tamper (Fig. 10).
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare
a good coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come
out slowly and crema will be of a dark colour. If you press to
light, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be a very light
colour.
fig. 9
3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.
Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning the handle
to the left of the boiler outlet, then pushing upwards and turning
the handle to the right (as in preheating the machine fig. 5).
4. Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under
hot water or heating on the cup warmer plate for 10 minutes)
on the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups
line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. Press the
on/off button (fig. 4).
5. Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 6) then press the cof-
fee button (fig. 7). Once the required quantity of coffee has
been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the same button
again (fig. 7).
6. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holder
while the machine is dispensing coffee.
7. To remove the used coffee lock the filter with the built-in lever
and let the coffee fall out by knocking the over turned filter
holder (fig. 12).
fig. 10
fig. 11
fig. 12
8. To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF button (fig.
4).
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How to prepare coffee using pods
1. Preheat the machine as described in the ‘Preheating the Coffee
Machine’ section, attaching the coffee filter holder with 1 cup or
pod filter to the unit.This procedure ensures that the coffee is
delivered at a hotter temperature and that the seal of the hold-
er is more effective.
Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be
indicated on the packaging by the symbol as in fig. 13.
The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod
manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply
and without any mess.
fig. 13
fig. 14
fig. 15
fig. 16
fig. 17
2. Place the small filter (1 cup or pods) in the filter holder, making
sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in
fig. 8.
3. Insert a pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 14).
Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the
pod on the filter correctly.
4. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to
right (fig 5).
5. Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 of the previous section (how to
prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground cof-
fee).
Important: should the coffee holder for pods be used after one
for ground coffee, it’s necessary to clear the ground coffee remain-
ing in the boiler outlet.This cleaning operation is necessary in
order to avoid water leakages.
How to make cappuccino
1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for
cappuccinos
2. Press the steam button (fig. 15) and wait for the steam indicator
light to come on (fig. 16).The OK indicator light indicates that the
boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production.
3. In the meantime, fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for
each cappuccino to be prepared. Ideally use a small stainless steel
jug. The milk must be at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). In
choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk
increases in volume by 2 or 3 times.NB:YOU ARE RECOMMENDED
TO USE SEMI-SKIMMED MILK AT REFRIGERATORTEMPERATURE.
4. Place the container with the milk under the cappuccino maker.
5. Dip the cappuccino maker into the milk (fig. 17), taking care not
to immerse the raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by
the arrow in fig. 18).
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Turn the steam knob at least a half turn anticlockwise (fig. 19).
Steam is given off by the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a
creamy frothy appearance.To obtain a creamier froth,dip the cap-
puccino maker into the milk and rotate the container with slow
movements from the bottom upwards.
6. When the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam
delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise. Then press the
steam button (fig. 15).
8. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso
coffee.Your cappuccino is now ready. If desired, add sugar and
sprinkle a little powdered chocolate or cinnamon on top of the
froth.
fig. 18
fig. 19
fig. 20
fig. 21
fig. 22
Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the cof-
fees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos.
IMPORTANT: to ensure hygiene, you are recommended to
follow this procedure each time you make cappuccino to avoid
milk stagnating in the milk circuit.
1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam
knob (fig. 19).This empties any milk left inside the steam tube.
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino tube firmly and with the
other unscrew the cappuccino maker itself by rotating clockwise
and extracting downwards (fig. 20).
3. Remove the nozzle from the steam tube by pulling it downwards
(fig. 21). Note: Metal of steam pipe may be hot!!!
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with
warm water.
5. Make sure the two holes indicated by the arrows in fig. 22 are not
blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
6. Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it onto the steam tube and
rotating firmly towards the top of the tube.
7. Replace the cappuccino maker by inserting it and rotating anti-
clockwise.
Producing hot water
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig.4).Wait
until the OK indicator light comes on (fig. 6).
2. Place a container under the cappuccino maker.
3.Press the coffee button (fig. 7) and at the same time open the
steam knob. Hot water is delivered from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt the flow of hot water, close the steam knob by rotating
clockwise and press the coffee button again.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the
machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool
down.
Cleaning the filter holder
About every 200 coffees, clean the filter holder of ground coffee as
follows:
• Remove the filter with crema enhancer
• Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.
• Remove the crema enhancer cup (fig. 23) by unscrewing in the
direction indicated by the arrow on the cap.
• Remove the crema enhancer from the container by pushing it
from the cap end (fig. 24).
fig. 23
fig. 24
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fig. 26
fig. 27
• Remove the gasket (fig. 25).
• Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot
water using a brush (fig. 26). Make sure the holes in the metal fil-
ter are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 27) or,
preferably, by burning the particles obstructing the holes over a
flame (TAKE CARE TO AVOID BURNS).
• Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as shown in fig. 28.
Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the hole in the
gasket indicated by the arrow in fig. 28.
• Replace the assembly in the steel filter container (fig. 29), making
sure the pin is inserted in the hole in the support (see arrow in
fig. 29).
• Finally, screw on the cap.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 200 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned
as follows:
• Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged from
the mains;
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso boiler
outlet (fig. 30);
• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth;
• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (fig.27).
• Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
fig. 28
fig. 29
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• Replace the espresso boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
rectly positioned.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Other cleaning operations
1. Do not use solvents or detergents when cleaning the coffee
maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.
2. Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them periodically
ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit in
water – it is an electrical appliance.
fig. 30
Descaling
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200
cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought)
products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. If such
products are not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:
1. Fill the tank with water using 1 litre of water;
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid in the
water (available from chemists);
3. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 4) and wait for the OK indicator
light to come on.
4. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a contai-
ner under the outlet.
5. Press the coffee button, half empty the tank and every now and
then rotate the steam knob to allow a little of the solution to run
off.Then switch off by pressing the button again.
6. Leave the solution to work for about 15 minutes, then run off the
rest of the water in the tank.
7. To eliminate residues of the solution and scale, rinse the tank well,
fill with clean water and replace in its housing. Press the coffee
button and operate the appliance until the tank is completely
empty;
8. Press the button again and repeat the last operation.
Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of calcium
build-up are not covered by the guarantee if the descaling
process described above is not carried out regularly.
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Problem solving
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
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Lack of water in the tank.
The holes in the filter
holder are blocked.
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Fill the water tank.
Clean the holes in the
spouts.
Espresso coffee no longer
comes out.
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The outlet of the espres-
so boiler is blocked.
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Clean as indicated in
the “Cleaning the
espresso boiler outlet”
section.
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The tank is badly inserted
and the valve at the bot-
tom is not open.
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Press the tank lightly so
as to open the valve at
the bottom.
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The filter holder is badly
inserted.
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Attach the filter holder
correctly by rotating
firmly as far as it will go.
Have the espresso boil-
er gasket replaced at an
Service Centre
Espresso coffee drips from
the edges of the filter
holder, instead of from its
holes.
The gasket of the espres-
so boiler has lost elastici-
ty.
The holes in the filter
holder are blocked.
Clean the holes in the
filter holder.
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The ‘OK’ pilot light was not
on when the coffee deliv-
ery switch was pressed.
The preheating was not
carried out.
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Wait until the OK pilot
light comes on.
The espresso coffee is
cold.
Carry out the preheat-
ing as indicated in the
“Preheating the coffee
unit” section.
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The cups were not pre-
heated.
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Preheat the cups by
rinsing them in hot
water.
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The water tank is empty.
The tank is inserted
wrongly and the valve at
the bottom is not open.
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Fill the water tank
Press the tank lightly to
open the valve at the
bottom.
The pump is too noisy.
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The ground coffee has
not been pressed enough.
The quantity of ground
coffee is scarce.
The coffee is not ground
finely enough.
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Tamper the ground cof-
fee down more.
Increase the quantity of
coffee.
Only use coffee specifi-
cally ground for espres-
so coffee machines.
The coffee crema is light-
coloured (the coffee comes
out quickly from the
spout).
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
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The ground coffee is too
tightly pressed.
The quantity of ground
coffee is too much.
The espresso boiler out-
let is blocked.
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Press the coffee less.
The coffee crema is dark
(the coffee comes out
slowly from the spout).
Decrease the quantity
of ground coffee.
Clean the outlet as
described in “Cleaning
the espresso boiler out-
let” section.
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The coffee is too finely
ground.
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Only use coffee specifi-
cally ground for espres-
so coffee machines.
The unit was not suffi-
ciently rinsed after the
descaling process proce-
dure.
Rinse the unit as
described in the “descal-
ing” section.
The coffee has an acidic
taste.
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The milk is not cold
enough.
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Always use milk at
refrigerator tempera-
ture.
Carefully clean the pin-
holes in the milk frother
The milk does not froth
when making a cappucci-
no.
The cappuccino maker is
dirty.
Important information for correct disposal of the product in
accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban
waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection
centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropri-
ate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to
obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the
need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is
marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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Safety Warnings
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This machine has been built to make coffee and to reheat bev-
erages; please be careful to avoid burns from the sprays of hot
water or steam and avoid any improper use.
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When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine’s
hot surfaces.
After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and
undamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek
the advice of a qualified service professional.
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Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) should
not be left within the reach of children as this could be a
potential source of danger.
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This appliance is to be utilised for domestic use only. Any other
use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived
from improper use.
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Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn the appliance off
immediately and do not touch. For repairs, please contact a
Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer and request the
use of original replacement parts only. The lack of respect for
this point may compromise the safe use of the appliance.
The power cable must never be replaced by the user. If the
cable should become damaged, or needs to be replaced, please
contact a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer.
When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect the
plug from the socket.
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As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to
cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common
sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particu-
larly in the vicinity of young children.
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Materials and accessories coming into contact with food con-
form to EC regulation 1935/2004.
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Electrical requirements
Green andYellow to Earth
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated
on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your
home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your
local electricity company.
The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug
having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket out-
lets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug,
following the procedure outlined below.
13 amp
Fuse
Brown
to Live
Blue to
Cord Clamp
Neutral
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should
therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find
it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
N.B.We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that
can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREENANDYELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
EARTH
NEUTRAL
LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely
retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp
on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket out-
lets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this
operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be
replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained.The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is
that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere
on the plug.Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse
cover.
Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362
should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the sup-
pression of radio interference.
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
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De’Longhi S.p.A.
Via Seitz, 47
31100 TREVISO
Italy
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