DeLonghi ECAM23.21 Series User Manual

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CONTENTS
FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS ....................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ........................8
Symbols used in these instructions .................................. 8
Designated use ................................................................ 8
Instruction for Use............................................................ 8
INTRODUCTION ................................................8
Letters in brackets ............................................................ 8
Troubleshooting and repairs ............................................8
DESCRIPTION ...................................................9
Description of the appliance ............................................ 9
Description of the control panel ....................................... 9
Description of the accessories .......................................... 9
Description of the lights ................................................... 9
BEFORE USE .....................................................9
Checking the appliance .................................................... 9
Installing the appliance ................................................. 10
Connecting the appliance .............................................. 10
Setting up the appliance ................................................ 10
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON .......................... 10
TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF ......................... 10
MENU SETTINGS ............................................. 11
Descaling ....................................................................... 11
Auto-o ......................................................................... 11
Setting the temperature ................................................ 11
Energy saving ................................................................. 11
Setting water hardness .................................................. 11
Install lter .................................................................... 11
Replacing the lter ........................................................ 11
Default values (reset) ..................................................... 11
Statistics function .......................................................... 11
MY COFFEE ..................................................................... 12
MAKING COFFEE ............................................. 12
Selecting the coee taste ............................................... 12
Selecting the quantity of coee in the cup ..................... 12
Customising the “my coee” quantity ............................ 12
Adjusting the coee mill ................................................ 12
Tips for a hotter coee ................................................... 12
Making coee using coee beans .................................. 13
Making coee using pre-ground coee ......................... 13
MAKING CAPPUCCINO ..................................... 13
Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use. ...................... 14
HOT WATER .................................................... 14
CLEANING ...................................................... 14
Cleaning the machine .................................................... 14
Cleaning the coee grounds container ........................... 14
Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray .................... 14
Cleaning the inside of the coee machine ..................... 15
Cleaning the water tank ................................................. 15
Cleaning the coee spouts ............................................. 15
Cleaning the pre-ground coee funnel .......................... 15
Cleaning the infuser ....................................................... 15
DESCALING ..................................................... 15
SETTING WATER HARDNESS ............................. 16
Measuring water hardness ............................................. 16
Setting water hardness .................................................. 16
WATER SOFTENER FILTER IF PRESENT ............ 16
Installing the lter ......................................................... 16
Replacing the lter ........................................................ 17
Removing the lter ........................................................ 17
TECHNICAL DATA............................................. 17
DISPOSAL ....................................................... 17
MEANING OF ALARM LIGHTS ........................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 20
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UK ONLY ................ 21

DeLonghi ECAM23.21 Series Specifications

General

Type	Automatic Coffee Machine
Product Type	Coffee Maker
Model	ECAM23.21
Color	Black
Weight	9 kg
Water Tank Capacity	1.8 L
Coffee Bean Container Capacity	250 g
Used Coffee Container Capacity	14 servings
Pump Pressure	15 bar
Power	1450 W
Voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50-60 Hz
Milk Frother	Yes
Adjustable Coffee Strength	Yes
Adjustable Water Hardness	Yes
Programmable	Yes
Adjustable Coffee Temperature	Yes
Hot Water Function	Yes
Hot Water Spout	Yes
Cup Warmer	Yes
Automatic Cleaning	Yes
Automatic Descaling	Yes
Energy Saving Mode	Yes

Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers essential safety rules for appliance operation, maintenance, and user restrictions.

European Market Specific Safety

Installation and Basic Operation

Appliance Installation and Connection

Initial Setup and First Power On

Turning the Appliance On and Off

Making Coffee and Drinks

Coffee Taste, Quantity, and Mill Adjustment

Customizing coffee strength, selecting cup quantity, adjusting the coffee mill, and tips for hotter coffee.

Using Coffee Beans and Pre-Ground Coffee

Making Cappuccino

Step-by-step guide to preparing cappuccino, including frothing milk correctly.

Cleaning Procedures

Cappuccino Maker and Hot Water Cleaning

Detailed steps for cleaning the cappuccino maker and dispensing hot water.

General Machine and Container Cleaning

Cleaning procedures for the coffee grounds container, drip tray, condensate tray, and other internal parts.

Deep Cleaning and Descaling

Internal Component Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the inside of the appliance, including the infuser and coffee spouts.

Water Tank and Infuser Maintenance

Appliance Descaling Process

The process for descaling the appliance when the descaling indicator light flashes.

Alarm Indicators and Troubleshooting

Meaning of Alarm Lights

Troubleshooting Common Malfunctions

Lists common malfunctions and provides solutions for coffee quality, delivery, and appliance operation issues.