DeLonghi 5500 manual

EN FR ES IT FULL Y AUTOMA TIC COFFEE CENTER 5500 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Register this product on-line and receive a free trial issue of Cook's Illustrated. Visit http://registration. delonghi-csser vice. com. Visit www. delonghi. com for a list of service centers near you. (U.S. and Canada only). MACHINE À CAFÈ AUT[...]

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INDEX I M P O R TA N T S A F E G U A R D S ................7 INTRODUCTION ..................................8 Symbols used in these instructions ...........8 Letters in brackets......................................8 T roubleshooting and repairs ......................8 D E S C R I P T I O N .....................................9 Description of the [...]

7 EN SHOR T CORD INSTRUCTIONS - A short power cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. - Longer , detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exer- cised in their use. - If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at l[...]

8 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ESAM 5500 automat- ic coffee maker . We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. T ake a few minutes to read these instructions. This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine. Symbols used in these instructions Important warnings are identified by these sym- bols. These warnings must absolutely be res[...]

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. Cup tray A11. Drip tray A12. Service door A13. Co[...]

10 PRELIMINAR Y CHECKS Controls after transport After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact the Customer Service Center if product seems damaged in any way . Installing the appliance Important! When you install the appl[...]

TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON 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 performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which can- not be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after comple- tion of this cycle. Danger of burns! During rinsing, a lit[...]

Descaling 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. T urn the selection knob until "Descaling" is displayed; 3. Press the button; 4. The message "Confirm?" is displayed. 5. Press the button to confirm (or the button to cancel the operation); 6. Carry out descaling as described in the sec- tion "Descaling" on page 19.[...]

Removing the filter If you want to use the appliance without a filter , you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal as follows: 1. Press the P button to enter the menu; 2. T urn the selection knob until "Install Filter" is displayed; 3. Press the button; 4. The message "Confirm?" is displayed. 5. Press the button;[...]

Preparing coffee using coffee beans Important! Do not use caramelized or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee 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, if you want 2 coffees. 3. Lower the spouts as ne[...]

15 EN MAKING MILK-BASED DRINKS Filling and attaching the milk container 1. T urn 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 level marked on the handle (fig. 15). NB! Y ou should ideally use skimmed [...]

16 Programming the quantity of coffee and milk in the cup for cappuccino or frothed milk The appliance is factory preset to automatically deliver 2.4oz of frothed milk and 2.7oz of coffee. T o modify these quantities, proceed as follows: 1. Place a cup under the coffee spouts and the frothed milk spout (fig. 19). 2. Press and hold the CAPPUCCINO bu[...]

17 EN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Danger of electric shock! Before perform- ing any cleaning operations, the machine must be turned off and disconnected from the mains power supply . Never immerse the coffee maker in water . Important! Danger of burns. Allow the machine to cool down before cleaning. Important! • Do not use solvents, abrasive deterge[...]

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 not blocked. If necessary , remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 26), sponge or stiff bris- tled kitchen brush. Cleaning the coffee feed[...]

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 sure there are no milk residues left inside the holes and the groove on the fine end of the pointer . 5. Check that the intake tube and spout are not cl[...]

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. Setting water hardness 1. Press the P button to enter the menu. 2. T urn the selection knob to select "Water Hardness". 3. Confirm the selection by pressing the button. 4. T urn the selection knob and set th[...]

21 EN DISPLA YED MESSAGES DISPLA YED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY FILL T ANK! • The water tank is empty or positioned incorrectly . • Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly , pushing it as far as it will go until it clicks into place. GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL! Insert water spout and press ok • The grinding is too fine and the[...]

22 INSERT INFUSER ASSEMBL Y! • The infuser has not been replaced after cleaning. • Insert the infuser as descri- bed in the paragraph "Cleaning the infuser". DISPLA YED MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY CLOSE DOOR! • The service door is open • Close the service door . FILL BEANS CONT AINER! • The coffee beans have run out. • Fill [...]

23 EN The coffee runs out too quickly . • The coffee is ground too coarsely . • T urn the grinding adjust- ment knob one click anti- clockwise towards the 1 while the coffee mill is in operation (fig. 7). Avoid tur- ning the grinding coarse- ness regulator excessively otherwise when you select 2 cups, the coffee may run out in drips. PROBLEM PO[...]

The milk contains bubbles or squirts out of the milk spout. • The milk is not cold enough or is not skimmed. • The milk frother slide is incorrectly adjusted. • Y ou should ideally use skimmed milk at refrigera- tor temperature (about 41°F). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk. • Move the slide slightly towards t[...]

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 this warranty is limited to repair at our factory or authorized ser vice center of any defective parts[...]

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