DeLonghi EC11, Instructions Manual

Living innovation

Cappuccino and
Espresso Coffee Maker 

EC11

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REGULAR CLEANING

WARNING: All cleaning operations described here must only be per-
formed when the appliance is unplugged form the mains power.

Cleaning the Thermocream® coffee filter (12)
Make sure that both the internal holes and the single coffee dispenser
hole are not clogged, if necessary, clean them with a small brush.

Cleaning the Thermocream® plate (13)
Remove the disc from the filter holder and rinse it under running
water.

Cleaning the filter holder hook seat
With use, the filter holder hook seat may become soiled with coffee
grounds that can be cleaned off with a sponge (Fig. 13).

Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (3)
WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding, only clean the MAXI
CAPPUCCINO device (3) once it is cool.
Unscrew the device from its support pipe (Fig. 14), and wash it in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Make sure that the two seals are
in good conditions and in the coorect place.The pipe can be cleaned
with a non-abrasive cloth. Screw the MAXI CAPPUCCINO (3) device
back until it clicks into place, but make sure not to tighten it excessive-
ly. If necessary, use a pin to clean the steam dispensing hole.

Cleaning the removable cup grille (6) and drip tray (5)
- Remove the cup grille (6) and drip tray (5) (Fig. 15).
- Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly..
- Refit the drip tray (5) slotting the four bottom holes onto the four

pegs in the base (Fig. 16).

- Refit the grille (6) by placing one of the alignment holes level with

the tab on the drip tray (Fig. 17).

DECALCIFICATION OF THE COFFEE MAKER

The coffee maker requires regular decalcification. The frequency
depends on the quality of the water used and the amount the maker is
used.
In any case, it is strongly advised that you decalcify the coffee maker
every 800 uses,(or about every 6 months). Use DURGOL, available at
De'Longhi Authorised Assistance Centres (see also website www.dur-
golswissespresso.com).

Fig. 13

Fig. 17

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 14

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