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EC685

Choosing the water hardness is very 

important to set the correct frequency of 

the descaling cycles. Keeping the machine 

clean will improve its performance and 

prolong the life of the machine.

TEST YOUR WATER

DELIVERING HOT WATER 

Measuring Water Hardness 

1.  

Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper from the pack. 

2.

   Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second. 

3.

   Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute,  

 

1,2,3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water.  

 

Each square corresponds to one level.

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2

3

Delivering hot water
1.

 

Place a container  

  under the spout  

  (as close as

  possible to avoid  

  splashes).

2.

 

Turn the steam  

  dial to the 

 

  position. Water  

  runs out of the  

  spout.

3.

 

Turn the dial to  

  the  position  

  when the desired  

  amount of water has been delivered.  
  NOTE: You can stop the flow of water  

  by pressing the button.

  (You should not run off hot water for 

  more than 2 minutes at a time).

4.

 

Press any button.

Important! Danger of burns.

Never leave the machine unsupervised while  

delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes 

hot during delivery. Hold by the handle only.  

Press

 

button

 and 

hold for 10 seconds. 

The lights will blink in 

sequence. You are 

now in the setting  

menu.

Press t

he 

 

button

 to enter the 

water hardness  

setting.

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The button indicates 

that the selection  

has been saved.   

Press the button that corresponds to the  

correct hardness level.

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WATER FILTER 

Installing the filter*  

    *

 

Optional water filter sold separately.   

1. 

Remove the filter from packaging and rinse 

  the filter with about half a liter of tap water. 

2.

 Rotate the calendar disk 

(

A

)

 

so that the next  

  two months are displayed. 

3.

 Remove the tank from the appliance and fill  

  with water.

4.

 Insert the filter 

(

B

)

 in the water tank and  

  immerse it completely for ten or so seconds,  

  sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape.

5.

 Insert the filter in the filter housing 

(

C

)

 and 

  press as far as it will go.

6.

 Close the tank with the lid 

(D)

, then replace 

  the water tank in the machine. 

7.

 The new filter is active. You can now use the  

  coffee maker. 

A

B

C

D

Please note!

  The filter lasts about two months 

if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee 

maker is left unused with the filter installed, it  

will last a maximum of three weeks. 

Summary of Contents for DEDICA DELUXE

Page 1: ...Better Everyday Get Started EC685 This short guide is not intended to explain all the functions of the appliance Please read all the owner s instruction booklet before use ...

Page 2: ...the coffee is recommended to produce an even compact bed of coffee for brewing 7 Tamping is important as applying too little pressure will cause the coffee to be weak under extracted and applying too much pressure may result in thick burnt coffee over extracted 8 Grind size can affect the brew strength If coffee is ground too coarse then coffee will flow too quickly and be weak under extracted Cof...

Page 3: ... Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire electrical shock or personal injury Do not use outdoors Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electri...

Page 4: ...1or 2 Espresso at one time 1 8 7 4 9 1 CLOSE INSERT 5A 6A 7A 6B 7B 5B 1 CUP 2 CUPS 5 CLOSE INSERT 3 Main switch on side of machine Machine is now ready to work 2 The machine is warming up when lights stop blinking the machine is almost ready for use 2 3 4 2 CUPS 1 CUP The machine preforms a self test signalled by the sequential flashing of lights 6 Fill water tank Turn the steam dial to the positi...

Page 5: ...f both coffee buttons are blinking you must cool down the boiler BREWING ESPRESSO Using E S E POD Espresso Use correct filter marked on bottom of cup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E S E POD E S E Easy Serving Espresso Pods can be used to simplify the espresso preparation Each pre packed pod contains 7 grams of coffee already measured and pressed and sealed between 2 fine layers of filter paper Fill the pitcher 3 ...

Page 6: ...ine unsupervised while delivering hot water or steam The spout becomes hot during delivery Hold by the handle only Press button and hold for 10 seconds The lights will blink in sequence You are now in the setting menu Press the button to enter the water hardness setting CLOSE INSERT 4 The button indicates that the selection has been saved Press the button that corresponds to the correct hardness l...

Page 7: ...ready for use Repairs to the coffee machine relative to lime scale problems are not covered by the warranty if the descaling procedure described above is not performed on a regular basis A B C D Important Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes It is vital to respect the manufacturer s safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to fol...

Page 8: ...ved in a traditional espresso cup Espresso Lungo From 3 oz up to 4 oz of brewed espresso using finely ground coffee Americano 1 3 of espresso lungo and 2 3 of hot water more recipes at coffeemakers delonghi us coffee recipes 0 Cafee Mocha This drink is made from layers of chocolate milk espresso and cream Prepare hot frothed milk Let it cool Pour the chocolate sauce in a different glass carefully ...

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