DeLonghi EC260 Instructions For Use

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The espresso leaks over the edges of the
lter
The portalter is not positioned correctly Put the portalter in place and lock it
(turning it counterclockwise as far as it
will go)
The rim of the portalter is encrusted
with coee grounds
Remove excessive coee grounds and
clean the grid through which water pas-
ses with a damp sponge
The soft capsule is positioned incorrectly Check that the soft capsule has been
inserted correctly: the paper must not
protrude out of the lter
The coee is dripping too slowly (delive-
red from the spout too slowly)
The coee is pressed down too rmly Press the coee down less rmly
There is too much coee Reduce the quantity of coee
The lter is clogged Clean the lter (“8.2 Cleaning the coee
lters”)
The coee is too ne or damp Use only pre-ground coee for espresso
coee makers and make sure it is not
damp
The wrong type of pre-ground coee is
being used
Use a dierent type of pre-ground coee
The coee has an acid taste Inadequate rinsing after descaling After descaling rinse the appliance as in-
dicated in section “9. Descaling”
No milk froth is formed when making
cappuccino
Milk not cold enough Always use 2% milk at refrigerator tem-
perature.
Cappuccino maker dirty Clean the cappuccino maker (“6.2 Clea-
ning the cappuccino maker after use”)
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section “9. De-
scaling”

DeLonghi EC260 Specifications

General

Type	Pump Espresso Machine
Pump Pressure	15 bar
Milk Frother	Yes
Power	1100 W
Special Features	Self-priming
Included Accessories	Filter holder