DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Paul LeonardJul 29, 2025
Why is my DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB not making hot coffee?
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  Darren MerrittJul 29, 2025
  There are several reasons why your DeLonghi Coffee Maker might not be dispensing hot coffee. The cups may not have been preheated; try warming them with hot water before brewing. The appliance's internal circuits might have cooled down; run a rinse cycle to warm them up. The coffee temperature setting could be too low; adjust it in the settings menu. Finally, the machine may need to be descaled, so perform the descaling procedure and ensure the water hardness setting matches your local water supply.
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justinvillarrealAug 4, 2025
How to make my DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB Coffee Maker coffee stronger?
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  James TurnerAug 5, 2025
  If your DeLonghi Coffee Maker is producing weak or not creamy enough coffee, it could be due to a few reasons. The coffee might be ground too coarsely; adjust the grinding level, noting that the effect will be visible after making at least two coffees. Alternatively, the coffee itself may be unsuitable; use coffee specifically for espresso machines. Lastly, the coffee might not be fresh; if the pack has been opened for too long, it may have lost its taste.
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Vanessa HannaAug 10, 2025
How to fix big bubbles in milk from DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB Coffee Maker?
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  ecoxAug 10, 2025
  If the milk from your DeLonghi Coffee Maker has big bubbles, it could be due to several factors. The milk may not be cold enough, or it may not be semi-skimmed or skimmed milk. Try using skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5° C). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk. Also, the cappuccino maker could be dirty; remove the components and clean them thoroughly. The use of vegetable beverages can also cause this issue.
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Claire BrockAug 16, 2025
Why does my DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB Coffee Maker need a third rinse after descaling?
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  William WilsonAug 16, 2025
  If your DeLonghi Coffee Maker requests a third rinse cycle after descaling, it means the water tank was not filled to the MAX level during the previous two rinse cycles. Empty the drip tray, fill the tank up to the MAX level, and run the third rinse cycle.
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Bethany FordAug 23, 2025
Why does my DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB make noises when not in use?
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  William DayAug 23, 2025
  The DeLonghi Coffee Maker emits noises or small puffs of steam while not in use because the machine is ready for use, or has recently been turned off, and condensate is dripping into the hot vaporiser. This is part of normal operation. To limit the phenomenon, empty the drip tray.

DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB Specifications

General

Model	ECAM 290.61.SB
Color	Silver/Black
Water Tank Capacity	1.8 liters
Pump Pressure	15 bar
Weight	9.5 kg
Power	1450 W
Voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50-60 Hz
Milk Frother	Yes
Adjustable Coffee Strength	Yes
Programmable	Yes
Adjustable Coffee Temperature	Yes
Removable Brew Group	Yes
Automatic Cleaning	Yes
Automatic Descaling	Yes
Cup Warmer	Yes
Energy Saving Mode	Yes
Type	Automatic Coffee Machine
Coffee Type	Espresso, Coffee
Coffee Grounds Container Capacity	14 servings
Features	Automatic cleaning, Automatic descaling
Coffee Bean Capacity	250 grams

Summary

Introduction

Setting Up the Appliance

Turning the Machine On and Off

Making Coffee Beverages

Making Coffee Using Coffee Beans

Instructions for making coffee using whole coffee beans, including warnings about bean types.

Making Coffee Using Pre-ground Coffee

Guide on using pre-ground coffee, including quantity and specific brew types.

Varying the Coffee Aroma

How to adjust the coffee aroma strength (Mild, Medium, Strong).

Rinsing

Procedure for performing a rinse cycle using the hot water spout.

Tips for a Hotter Coffee

Advice on how to make hotter coffee, including rinsing and temperature settings.

Adjusting the Coffee Mill

Instructions on how to adjust the grinder fineness for coffee preparation.

Customising the Quantity in the Cup

Steps to program and store preferred beverage quantities in the cup.

Making Cappuccino

Measuring Water Hardness

Water Softener Filter

Replacing the Filter

Steps for replacing the water softener filter when the indicator light comes on.

Removing the Filter

Instructions on how to remove the water softener filter from the machine.

Tips for Energy Saving

Settings Menu

Access the Settings Menu

Instructions on how to enter the settings menu by holding a specific button.

Water Softener Filter Settings

How to install, replace, or remove the water softener filter via the menu.

Beep Settings

How to enable or disable the beep function for machine operations.

Coffee Temperature Settings

How to adjust the coffee brewing temperature to Low, Medium, or High.

Energy Saving Settings

How to enable or disable the energy-saving mode.

Water Hardness Settings

How to set the water hardness level from 1 to 4.

Auto-Off Settings

How to configure the automatic shut-off timer (15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 3 hours).

Exit the Menu

How to exit the settings menu and return the machine to ready state.

Reset Default Values

Cleaning the Machine

Grounds Container Cleaning

Procedure for emptying and cleaning the grounds container.

Drip Tray Components Cleaning

Instructions for removing, emptying, and cleaning the drip tray and its components.

Inside of the Machine Cleaning

How to clean the internal parts of the machine accessible via the drip tray.

Coffee Spouts Cleaning

Guide on how to regularly clean the coffee spouts.

Cleaning the Infuser

Descaling

Step 1: Descaling Action

Instructions for the initial descaling phase, including adding descaler solution.

Step 2: First Rinse

Instructions for the first rinse cycle after descaling.

Step 3: Second Rinse

Instructions for the second rinse cycle after descaling.

Explanation of Indicator Lights

Beverage Lights Flash

Meaning of flashing beverage lights (machine warming up).

Beverage and Settings Lights Steady

Meaning of steady lights (machine ready for use).

Replace the Filter Indicator

Indicator light meaning to replace the water softener filter.

Insufficient Water in Tank Indicator

Indicator for low water level and the need to refill the tank.

General Alarm: Machine Dirty

Meaning of the general alarm light indicating the machine needs cleaning.

Infuser Not Replaced Indicator

Indicator light meaning the infuser was not reinserted correctly after cleaning.

No Coffee Beans Indicator

Indicator light meaning the coffee bean container is empty.

Grinding Too Fine Indicator

Indicator for coffee ground too finely, affecting flow rate.

Pre-ground Coffee Funnel Blocked

Indicator for a blocked pre-ground coffee funnel.

Water Circuit Empty Indicator

Indicator for an empty water circuit, requiring hot water delivery.

Grounds Container Needs Emptying

Indicator light showing the grounds container needs to be emptied.

Grounds Container Missing

Indicator light for a missing or incorrectly inserted grounds container.

Descaling Required Indicator

Indicator light signaling that the descaling procedure is required.

Descaling Interrupted

Indicator light when the descaling process has been interrupted.

Troubleshooting

Appliance Does Not Come On

Troubleshooting steps if the appliance fails to power on.

Coffee Is Not Hot

Solutions for coffee being served at an insufficient temperature.

Coffee Is Weak or Not Creamy Enough

Causes and remedies for weak or uncreamy coffee, related to grinding.

Coffee Delivered Too Slowly or Drop by Drop

Troubleshooting steps for slow coffee delivery, often due to fine grinding.

Machine Does Not Make Coffee

Steps to take if the machine fails to produce coffee, possibly due to internal issues.

Coffee Does Not Come Out of One or Both Spouts

Solutions for blocked coffee nozzles.

Coffee Delivered Is Watery

Remedies for watery coffee, often caused by a clogged funnel.

Infuser Cannot Be Extracted

How to resolve the issue of the infuser being stuck or unremovable.

Appliance Requests a Third Rinse

Procedure to follow when the appliance requests an additional rinse cycle.

Milk Has Big Bubbles

Tips for achieving better milk froth, related to milk temperature and type.

Cup Tray Is Hot

Explanation for a hot cup tray after rapid beverage preparation.

Machine Emits Noises or Puffs of Steam

Normal operation sounds and steam emissions from the machine.

Steam from Drip Tray or Water on Surface

Troubleshooting steam or water around the drip tray area.

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DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

DeLonghi MAGNIFICA EVO ECAM 290.61.SB Specifications

Summary

Introduction

Setting Up the Appliance

Turning the Machine On and Off

Making Coffee Beverages

Making Coffee Using Coffee Beans

Making Coffee Using Pre-ground Coffee

Varying the Coffee Aroma

Rinsing

Tips for a Hotter Coffee

Adjusting the Coffee Mill

Customising the Quantity in the Cup

Making Cappuccino

Measuring Water Hardness

Water Softener Filter

Replacing the Filter

Removing the Filter

Tips for Energy Saving

Settings Menu

Access the Settings Menu

Water Softener Filter Settings

Beep Settings

Coffee Temperature Settings

Energy Saving Settings

Water Hardness Settings

Auto-Off Settings

Exit the Menu

Reset Default Values

Cleaning the Machine

Grounds Container Cleaning

Drip Tray Components Cleaning

Inside of the Machine Cleaning

Coffee Spouts Cleaning

Cleaning the Infuser

Descaling

Step 1: Descaling Action

Step 2: First Rinse

Step 3: Second Rinse

Explanation of Indicator Lights

Beverage Lights Flash

Beverage and Settings Lights Steady

Replace the Filter Indicator

Insufficient Water in Tank Indicator

General Alarm: Machine Dirty

Infuser Not Replaced Indicator

No Coffee Beans Indicator

Grinding Too Fine Indicator

Pre-ground Coffee Funnel Blocked

Water Circuit Empty Indicator

Grounds Container Needs Emptying

Grounds Container Missing

Descaling Required Indicator

Descaling Interrupted

Troubleshooting

Appliance Does Not Come On

Coffee Is Not Hot

Coffee Is Weak or Not Creamy Enough

Coffee Delivered Too Slowly or Drop by Drop

Machine Does Not Make Coffee

Coffee Does Not Come Out of One or Both Spouts

Coffee Delivered Is Watery

Infuser Cannot Be Extracted

Appliance Requests a Third Rinse

Milk Has Big Bubbles

Cup Tray Is Hot

Machine Emits Noises or Puffs of Steam

Steam from Drip Tray or Water on Surface

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