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DeLonghi ECAM23260 manual

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    Better Everyday EC A M 2 3260 Get Star ted This short guide is not intended to explain all the functions of the appliance. Please read all the owner’ s instruction booklet before use. Video available on www .youtube.com/delonghiusa[...]

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    2 WELCOME Introducing the exclusive world of espresso through the global leaders, De’Longhi. Based in T reviso, Italy , we grew up appreciating the taste and aroma of a good cup of coffee. The De’Longhi “bean to cup” machine delivers freshly brewed espresso in just one touch. Enjoy your favorite cappuccino, latte or your favorite beverage i[...]

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    ECAM23260 3 ESPRESSO DRINKS Espresso A small 1 or 2 oz. shot of pressure brewed espresso using approximately 1 Tbsp. of finely ground coffee. Cappuccino A single espresso shot topped with equal parts steamed and frothed milk (in a ratio of 1 : 1 : 1) ser ved in a 4 to 6 ounce cup. Café Latte A double espresso shot topped with steamed milk to fil[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: • Read all instructions. • Do not touch hot sur faces. Use handles and knobs. • T o protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injur y , do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other li[...]

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    ECAM23260 5 A1. Grinding adjustment dial A2. Beans container A3. Pre-ground cof fee funnel A4. Main switch A5. Infuser A6. Cup war mer shelf A7. Control panel A8. Hot water and steam nozzle A9. Cof fee spout (adjustable height) A10. Coffee grounds container A11. Cup tray A12. W ater tank with lid B 1. I.F .D. (Instant Frothing Dispenser) Carafe B2 [...]

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    6 MACHINE SET UP Machine is now ready to work! 2 Push ON main switch, located on back of machine. Press ON / OFF button to turn ON machine. Plug into outlet Press OK Button. The machine will prime. A little water will be released by the hot water spout. The machine will then switch it off automatically . 1 4 6 Fill coffee beans 3 Remove and fill w[...]

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    ECAM23260 7 BREWING ESPRESSO Using Cof fee Beans 3A 4A 5A 4B 5B 3B 1 CUP 2 CUPS Press the button repeatedly to set the desired strength of your coffee, increasing the quantity of coffee beans that the machine grinds. T urn the dial to set the desired length of your coffee, from shor t to long, following the display indications. 1 2[...]

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    8 BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso* Please, be sure that the machine is on while pouring the pre -ground cof fee. *Use only one scoop full of coffee. 1 2 3 Hold coffee taste button for 3 seconds till the pre-ground icon is displayed. 4 5 x2 6 7 T urn the dial to set the desired length of your coffee, from short to long, following the disp[...]

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    ECAM23260 9 BREWING CAPPUCCINO or LA TTE Tip for the BEST CAPPUCCINO : Use Skim or 2% Milk at Refrigerator T emperature (about 41°F/5°C) Set the dial to T urn dial to Select your beverage between cappuccino or latte macchiato. I f W ater Spout is in, please remove it. 7 1 2 4 3 8 Fill milk container and insert where water spout was. Adjust length[...]

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    10 DELIVERING HOT W A TER Important! Danger of burns. Never leave the machine unsuper vised while delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes hot during deliver y . Hold by the handle only . Delivering hot water 1 . Make sure the hot water spout is attached correctly 2 . Place a container under the spout (as close as possible to avoid splashes[...]

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    ECAM23260 11 TEST YOUR W A TER Measuring W ater Hardness 1. Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper attached to the instructional manual from its pack. 2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second. 3. R emove the paper from the water and shake lightly . After about a minute, 1 , 2, 3, or 4 red squares form, depend[...]

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    12 W A TER FIL TER A B C D E 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. 8. Place a container with a minimum capacity of 3.4 oz./ 100 ml under the cap- puccino maker (E) . 9. T urn dial till icon is displayed[...]

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    ECAM23260 13 DESCALING Important! Danger of Bur ns Hot water containing acid flows from the spout. Avoid contact with splashes of water . Descale the machine when the light flashes on the display . 1. T urn the machine on. 2. Completely empty the water tank (A) and remove the water filter (if present). Empty the drip tray (B) and grounds contain[...]

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    14 ACCESSORIES Enjoy our full line of drinkware: an exclusive line of Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte glasses. ... to learn more about the De’Longhi accessories visit: delonghi.com Care Kit Line Experience the De’Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the perfor mance of your fully automatic machine. EcoDecalk W ater Filter Coffee Care Kit EcoDecalk mi[...]

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