The De'Longhi ESAM35XY-36XY is a bean-to-cup espresso and cappuccino machine designed for household use. It automatically grinds coffee beans and can prepare various coffee drinks, including espresso, long coffee, cappuccino, and frothed milk. The machine features a control panel with a display that guides the user through operations and settings.
Function Description:
The appliance is a fully automatic coffee maker that grinds whole coffee beans on demand for each cup, ensuring fresh coffee. It also has a pre-ground coffee funnel for using pre-ground coffee. A key feature is its integrated milk container and frother, which allows for the automatic preparation of cappuccinos and frothed milk. The machine performs automatic preheat and rinse cycles upon startup and shutdown to maintain hygiene and optimal performance. Users can customize coffee taste (extra-mild, mild, standard, strong, extra-strong) and quantity for different coffee types. The water temperature for coffee can also be adjusted. An auto-start function allows users to program the machine to be ready at a specific time, and an auto-off function can be set to save energy.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Voltage: 220-240 V~ 50/60 Hz max. 10A
- Absorbed power: 1350W
- Pressure: 1.5 MPa (15 bar)
- Water tank capacity: 1.8 L
- Size (LxHxD): 280x375x360mm
- Cable length: 1500 mm
- Weight: 10.5 Kg
- Beans container capacity: 200 g
- Safety: Conforms to Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and European Standby Regulation 1275/2008. Materials in contact with food conform to EEC regulation 1935/2004.
- Electrical Connection (UK Only): Supplied with a B.S. 1363 fused plug with a 13 amp fuse. Wires are colored green and yellow (Earth), blue (Neutral), and brown (Live).
Usage Features:
- First-time Use: Involves plugging in, setting the main switch to 'I', selecting the language, filling the water tank, inserting the hot water spout, and confirming hot water delivery. It is recommended to make 4-5 cups of coffee or cappuccino before expecting satisfactory results.
- Turning On/Off: The machine is turned on/off by pressing the power button. It performs automatic preheat and rinse cycles. For extended periods of non-use, the main switch should be set to '0'.
- Menu Settings: Access the menu using the MENU button to adjust settings such as Clock, Auto-start, Descaling, Temperature, Off after (Stand-by), Water hardness, Default values (reset), and Language.
- Coffee Preparation:
- Coffee Taste: Selectable from extra-mild to extra-strong using the taste selection button.
- Coffee Quantity: Pre-set quantities for short (40ml), standard (90ml), and long (120ml) coffee, all programmable from 20 to 180ml.
- Grinding Adjustment: A knob allows adjustment of coffee grinding fineness (from 1 to 7) while the mill is in operation. Finer grinding (towards 1) for fuller-bodied, creamier coffee; coarser grinding (towards 7) for faster delivery.
- Manual Rinsing: Pressing the CHANGE button performs a rinse cycle to heat the internal circuit for hotter coffee.
- Pre-ground Coffee: Use the NEXT button to select pre-ground coffee mode, then add one level measure into the funnel. Only one cup can be made at a time with pre-ground coffee.
- Milk Drinks:
- Filling Milk Container: Fill with milk (preferably skimmed or partially skimmed at refrigerator temperature, ~5°C) up to the MAX level.
- Attaching Milk Container: Remove the hot water spout and attach the milk container to the nozzle.
- Cappuccino/Frothed Milk: Press the cappuccino button once for cappuccino or twice for frothed milk. The machine automatically delivers frothed milk and then coffee.
- Programming Milk/Coffee Quantity: Hold the cappuccino button for 8 seconds to enter programming mode, then release when the desired milk quantity is delivered. The machine then delivers coffee, and the button is pressed again to set the coffee quantity.
- Hot Water Delivery: Press the OK button to dispense hot water. The default quantity is 250ml, which can be programmed.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- General: Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or alcohol. No components (except the milk container) are dishwasher safe. Avoid metal objects for cleaning.
- Coffee Grounds Container: Must be emptied and cleaned when "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" is displayed or every 72 hours, even if not full.
- Drip Tray: Must be emptied and cleaned regularly to prevent overflow. It has a red level indicator.
- Inside of Machine: Check and clean regularly (about every 100 coffees) by removing coffee deposits with a toothpick and vacuuming.
- Water Tank: Clean monthly with a damp cloth and mild washing-up liquid, then rinse thoroughly.
- Coffee Spouts: Clean with a sponge or cloth, and clear any blockages with a toothpick.
- Pre-ground Coffee Funnel: Check and clean monthly with the provided brush.
- Infuser: Must be cleaned at least once a month. Remove by pressing two red release buttons, soak in water for 5 minutes, rinse under tap, and reinsert. Do not use washing-up liquid.
- Milk Container: Clean after each use. Disassemble the lid, milk spout, and intake tube, then wash all components thoroughly with hot water and mild washing-up liquid. All components can be washed in the top basket of a dishwasher.
- Descaling: The machine will display "DESCALE" when descaling is required. Follow the instructions provided in the manual, using De'Longhi descaler.
- Water Hardness Setting: Measure water hardness using the provided test strip and set the corresponding level (1-4) in the menu. This affects the frequency of descaling.
Troubleshooting:
The manual provides a list of common problems, possible causes, and solutions, such as coffee not being hot (preheat cups, rinse cycle), coffee not creamy enough (adjust grinding, use appropriate coffee type), slow coffee delivery (adjust grinding), blocked spouts (clean), milk with bubbles (use cold skimmed/semi-skimmed milk, clean milk container), and machine not turning on (check plug, main switch). For unresolved issues, contact a Service Centre.
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