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DeLonghi ECAM23.46X - User Manual

DeLonghi ECAM23.46X
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De’Longhi Appliances via Seitz, 47 31100 Treviso Italy www.delonghi.com
5713229151_02_0417

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DeLonghi ECAM23.46X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Water Tank Capacity1.8 liters
Coffee Grounds Container Capacity14 servings
Pump Pressure15 bar
Adjustable Coffee StrengthYes
Adjustable Water HardnessYes
Milk FrotherYes
DisplayLCD
Automatic Shut-offYes
Weight9.5 kg
Power1450 W
ColorSilver
Voltage220-240 V
Frequency50-60 Hz
Adjustable Coffee TemperatureYes
Adjustable Coffee QuantityYes
Hot Water FunctionYes
Hot Water SpoutYes
ProgrammableYes
Removable Drip TrayYes
Coffee TypeEspresso, Coffee
Coffee Bean Container Capacity250 g

Summary

ECAM23.46 X - 24.46 X Bean to Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Instruction for Use

Fundamental Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for appliance use, covering user capabilities, supervision, and proper handling.

Electrical Safety

Warnings related to electrical connections, damaged cords, and water exposure.

Usage Restrictions

Defines intended use, household appliance limitations, and prohibition of use by unsupervised children.

Safety Warnings

Symbol Identification

Explanation of warning symbols like Danger, Important, and Burn warnings used in the manual.

Electrical Appliance Safety

Specific electrical safety advice, including handling damp hands, socket access, and unplugging methods.

Product Handling and Care

Instructions on cleaning, avoiding water immersion, and keeping packaging away from children.

Hot Surfaces Warning

Warning about hot surfaces marked with a symbol and the danger of burns from hot water and steam.

Introduction

Welcome and Manual Usage

Encourages reading the manual to avoid risks and damage, and keeping it for future reference.

Troubleshooting and Repairs

Guidance on resolving issues using displayed messages and troubleshooting sections, or contacting customer service.

Description

Appliance Overview

Detailed diagram showing the main components of the coffee machine.

Control Panel Components

Diagram illustrating the buttons and display of the control panel.

Accessories

Diagram showing the included accessories like filters, scoops, and cleaning brush.

Milk Container

Diagram illustrating the milk container, lid, tube, and spout.

Before Use

Appliance Check

Instructions to verify the appliance and accessories are complete and undamaged after unpacking.

Installation Guidelines

Safety and placement advice for installing the appliance, including spacing and avoiding water.

Turning the Appliance On

Initial Power-Up

Steps for connecting power, filling water, selecting language, and initial hot water delivery.

Automatic Cycles

Explains the preheat and rinse cycles performed automatically upon turning the appliance on.

Turning the Appliance Off

Automatic Rinse Cycle

Describes the automatic rinse cycle performed when the machine is turned off after use.

Power Disconnection

Advice to unplug the appliance from the mains if it will be unused for an extended period.

Menu Settings

Descaling Menu Option

Refers to the descaling procedure in section 14.

Filter Installation;Replacement

Guides on installing or replacing the water softener filter (C4).

Time Adjustment

Steps to set the appliance's internal clock via the menu.

Auto-start Configuration

Instructions to set a specific time for the appliance to turn on automatically.

Auto-off Timer

How to program the appliance to switch off automatically after a set period.

Energy Saving Mode

How to enable or disable energy saving to reduce consumption.

Temperature Setting

How to adjust the brewing water temperature for coffee.

Water Hardness Setting

How to input the measured water hardness into the machine's settings.

Beep Enable;Disable

How to turn the audible beeps for button presses on or off.

Language Selection

Steps to change the display language.

Cup Light Control

How to enable or disable the internal cup lights.

Default Value Reset

Instructions to reset all settings and quantities to factory defaults.

Statistics Function

How to view usage statistics like coffees made and descaling cycles.

Rinsing

Hot Water Delivery for Cleaning

How to use the rinsing function to deliver hot water for cleaning and heating internal circuits.

Initial Rinse Recommendation

Advises performing rinses after periods of inactivity or cleaning for optimal function.

Making Coffee

Coffee Taste Selection

How to choose between different coffee taste profiles like mild, standard, or strong.

Coffee Quantity Adjustment

How to select the desired volume of coffee for each cup.

Customizing My Coffee Quantity

Steps to program a personalized coffee volume for the "My Coffee" function.

Coffee Grinder Adjustment

How to adjust the grinder fineness for optimal coffee extraction.

Tips for Hotter Coffee

Advice on achieving hotter coffee, including pre-rinsing and temperature settings.

Using Coffee Beans

Step-by-step guide for making coffee using whole coffee beans.

Using Pre-ground Coffee

Instructions for preparing coffee using pre-ground coffee.

Making Cappuccinos and Milk-Based Coffees

Milk Froth Adjustment

How to adjust the froth level for milk-based drinks using the froth adjustment dial.

Making Cappuccino;Latte Macchiato

Step-by-step instructions for preparing cappuccinos and latte macchiatos.

Making Frothed Milk

How to froth milk only, without making coffee.

Preparing Unfrothed Milk

How to heat milk without frothing it.

Cleaning Milk Container After Use

Procedure for cleaning the milk container and its components after use.

Programming Milk;Coffee Quantity

How to customize the milk and coffee quantities for milk-based drinks.

Hot Water

Delivering Hot Water

Steps for dispensing hot water from the spout.

Changing Hot Water Quantity

How to program a custom quantity for hot water delivery.

Cleaning

Machine Internal Circuit Cleaning

How to clean the internal circuits, especially after periods of inactivity.

Coffee Grounds Container Cleaning

Procedure for emptying and cleaning the coffee grounds container.

Drip Tray and Condensate Tray Cleaning

Instructions for removing, emptying, and cleaning the drip and condensate trays.

Inside of Machine Cleaning

How to clean the internal parts of the appliance accessible after removing the drip tray.

Water Tank Cleaning

How to clean the water tank, including filter removal and replacement.

Coffee Spouts Cleaning

How to clean the coffee spouts and ensure they are not blocked.

Pre-ground Coffee Funnel Cleaning

How to check and clean the pre-ground coffee funnel for blockages.

Infuser Cleaning

Detailed steps for removing and cleaning the infuser unit.

Milk Container Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the milk container, spout, and intake tube.

Hot Water;Steam Nozzle Cleaning

How to clean the connection nozzle after preparing milk.

Descaling

Descaling Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing the descaling process when prompted by the machine.

Rinsing After Descaling

Instructions for rinsing the machine with clean water after the descaling cycle.

Setting Water Hardness

Measuring Water Hardness

How to use the indicator paper to determine the water hardness level.

Setting Water Hardness Level

How to input the measured water hardness into the machine's settings.

Water Softener Filter

Installing the Water Softener Filter

Step-by-step guide on how to install the water softener filter into the tank.

Replacing the Water Softener Filter

Instructions for replacing the water softener filter when it needs to be changed.

Removing the Water Softener Filter

How to remove the filter and notify the appliance of its absence.

Technical Data

Disposing of the Appliance

Displayed Messages

Fill Tank Message

Explains the "FILL TANK" message and how to resolve it.

Empty Grounds Container Message

Explains the "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" message and the required actions.

Insert Grounds Container Message

Explains the "INSERT GROUNDS CONTAINER" message and its cause.

Add Pre-ground Coffee Message

Explains the "ADD PRE-GROUND COFFEE" message and how to proceed.

Ground Too Fine Message

Explains the "GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL" message and troubleshooting steps.

Descale Message

Explains the "DESCALE" message and directs to the descaling section.

Less Coffee Message

Explains the "LESS COFFEE" message and suggests taste or quantity adjustments.

Fill Beans Container Message

Explains the "FILL BEANS CONTAINER" message when coffee beans run out.

Insert Infuser Assembly Message

Explains the "INSERT INFUSER ASSEMBLY" message after cleaning.

Insert Tank Message

Explains the "INSERT TANK" message when the water tank is not correctly placed.

General Alarm Message

Explains the "GENERAL ALARM" message for general dirtiness or issues.

Replace Filter Message

Explains the "REPLACE FILTER" message when the water softener filter is exhausted.

Set Dial to Clean Message

Explains the "SET DIAL TO CLEAN" message for milk system cleaning.

Insert Water Spout Message

Explains the "INSERT WATER SPOUT" message if not inserted correctly.

Insert Milk Container Message

Explains the "INSERT MILK CONTAINER" message if not inserted correctly.

Water Circuit Empty;Hot Water Confirm Message

Explains messages related to water circuit and hot water confirmation.

Troubleshooting

Coffee Temperature Issues

Addresses problems with coffee not being hot enough and suggests preheating cups or adjusting temperature.

Coffee Strength and Creaminess

Troubleshooting for weak or not creamy coffee, suggesting grinder adjustment or bean type.

Slow Coffee Delivery

Addresses coffee delivered too slowly or drop by drop, suggesting grinder adjustment.

No Coffee from Spouts

Troubleshooting for coffee not coming out of the spouts, suggesting cleaning.

Appliance Not Powering On

Troubleshooting steps for when the appliance does not turn on, checking plug and main switch.

Infuser Extraction Issues

How to resolve problems with the infuser not being extractable.

Milk Not Dispensing

Addresses issues with milk not coming out of the spout, suggesting cleaning the lid.

Electrical Requirements (UK ONLY)

Voltage and Plug Compliance

Information on voltage compatibility and fused plug requirements for UK mains.

Plug Wiring Instructions

Detailed instructions for wiring the plug correctly with specific wire colours to terminals.

Fuse Replacement

Guidance on replacing fuses and obtaining replacement fuse covers.

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