Electrolux E5EC1-50ST UltimateTaste 500 Espresso Machine Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Electrolux

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Electrolux E5EC1-50ST UltimateTaste 500 Espresso Machine Instruction Manual

Graphics and drawings in this manual are solely for illustration purposes and are subject to variations from actual product.

Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Product Overawe

A. Power indicator button
B. One-cup indicator/button
C. Two-cup indicator/button
D. Steam indicator/button
E. Brewing head
F. One-cup / E.S.E pod filter cup
G. Two-cup filter cup
H. Filter holder
I. Tamper / measure spoon
J. Cleaning pin*
K. Water tank lid
L. Water tank handle
M. Water tank
N. Cup warmer
O. Steam knob
P. Hot water / steam nozzle (milk frother)
Q. Drip grid
R. Drip tray

Read the following instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with voltage and frequency comply with the specifications on the rating plate.
Never use the appliance if
- the supply cord is damaged,
- the housing is damaged.
The appliance must only be connected to an earthed socket. If needed, an extension cable suitable for 10 A can be used.
If the appliance or the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person to avoid hazard.
Always place the appliance on a flat, level surface.
The appliance must be switched off and unplugged each time after use, before cleaning and maintenance.
The appliance and accessories become hot during operation. Use only designated handles and knobs. Allow to cool down before cleaning or storage.
The mains cable must not come into contact with any hot parts of the appliance.
Do not remove the water tank during the brewing process.
Do not remove the filter holder during the brewing process or when there’s steam / hot water flowing from the filter holder as the appliance is pressurized. DANGER! There is risk of scalding.
Release pressure through hot water/steam nozzle (follow instruction step 11) before removing filter holder. Warning: Avoid steam burn.
When the steam function is used, there can be some hot water dripping from the brewing head. DANGER! The water is hot, there is a risk for scalding.
When opening the steam knob, there is a shot of hot water coming out. Be careful and open the steam valve slowly. DANGER! The water is hot, there is a risk for scalding.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
Do not exceed the maximum filling volume as indicated on the appliances.
Fill the water tank only with cold water, never with milk or other liquids.
Always use fresh water to brew expresso for the best taste.
Do not use the appliance if the water tank has not been filled.
Do not use the appliance without the drip tray or drip grid, unless a higher cup/mug is in use.
Do not use or place the appliance on a hot surface or near source of heat.
Warning: Avoid spillage on the connector.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for possible damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

This appliance is for used in household and similar applications such as:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farmhouses;
used by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.

Start the machine for the first time

Place the machine on a flat surface. Plug in the machine to turn on its stand-by mode, with button turns half on. Fill the tank with cold pure water. Put filter cup into filter handle, and then secure it onto brewing head anti-clockwise from “INSERT“ to “LOCK“ position without coffee. Make sure the knob is at the horizontal position (“OFF” position).
Start the machine with button, with light turns fully on and and buttons start blinking.
When buttons stop blinking, pre-heating is done. Press button to start brewing process. NOTE: There may be noise when pumping the water for the first time. It is normal. The machine is releasing the air from inside. The noise will stop after about 20 seconds.
When brewing is finished, remove the filter handle clockwise, clean the filter and the drip tray. Now the machine is ready to use.
NOTE : The machine will turn off automatically after 20 mins of no operation. Make espresso coffee
Put one-cup filter cup into filter handle. Add one spoon of ground coffee, press it tight with tamper; or add an E.S.E pod and put it into filter cup. E.S.E (Easy Serving Espresso) Pods can be used to simplify the espresso preparation. Each pre-packed pod contains 7 grams of coffee, already measured, pressed and sealed between 2 fine layers of filter paper.
Attach the filter holder onto the brewing head in anti-clockwise direction from “INSERT” to “LOCK” position.
Put a warm cup on the drip tray. When pre-heating is done, and and buttons fully light up, press button to start brewing process.
The machine will stop operation when the brewing is done.
To brew 2 cups of espresso at the same time, press button.
NOTE : If both and buttons start blinking quickly, you may simply press or button to cancel brewing, or (step 11)
(step 10) you may restart brewing after cooling down the boiler. Turning the knob to position to release hot water from steam nozzle. The pump stops working automatically when it has cooled down. Turn the knob off and resume brewing.

Make hot water
When pre-heating is done, and and buttons fully light up, turn the knob to position. Hot water will flow out from the steam nozzle. Turn the knob off when you get the needed amount.

Froth milk and make cappuccino/latte
Fill a jug with 100ml (for cappuccino) or 200ml (for latte) milk. Note: make sure jug diameter is no less than 70±5mm, and jug capacity can hold twice the milk volume after frothed.
When pre-heating is done, and and buttons fully light up. Press button, it starts blinking. NOTE: Use full milk at refrigerator temperature (NOT HOT!)
When the button stops blinking, steam / milk frothing function is ready. Before frothing milk, push steam nozzle in the direction of drip tray, turn the knob to position to release steam until there’s no water coming out, turn off steam function by turning the knob back to horizontal ”OFF” position.
Immerse steam nozzle in milk about 2cm under the milk surface, turn on the knob. Make sure the steam nozzle is placed in a position that makes the milk turning in one direction inside the jug from top to bottom.
When the desired level of foam is reached, turn off the knob. Note: Clean steam nozzle with wet sponge immediately after steam stops generating. Be careful not to get hurt! The pump automatically stops working after frothing milk for 3 minutes.
Pour the frothed milk into the espresso prepared, now the cappuccino/latte is ready. Sweeten to
taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder. NOTE: After frothing milk, you may immediately make espresso again by pressing or button. If both and buttons start blinking quickly, cool down the boiler and resume brewing (see step 11)

DIY / VOLUME
When pre-heating is done, and and buttons fully light up, press and hold / button for 3 seconds to start resetting mode. Press / button to start brewing and press again to stop when the desired volume is reached. Now the volume is saved for next operations
Restore factory default setting simply by simultaneously pressing and buttons for 3 seconds again.

CLEANING AND CARE
Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Let the machine cool down completely before
cleaning. Wipe all outer surfaces with a damp cloth. Clean water tank, drip tray and drip grid regularly. Never use caustic or abrasive cleaners, and never immerse the machine in liquid! NOTE: only the filter cups are dishwasher safe.
Detach the filter handle by turning it clockwise. Scrap coffee residue or used E.S.E pod. Extract the filter cup from the filter holder, rinse them with clean water and dry thoroughly

DECALCIFYING
Descaling is recommended when all indicators blink 5 times with 5 beeps at the moment machine is turned on. Descaling warning will repeat 2 more times when you turn on the appliance if you do not perform descaling or do not cancel by simultaneously pressing and and for 3 seconds.
Fill the water tank to 300ml level with water and then add the descaling agent (or fill in water
and vinegar 1:1). Use only an environmentally friendly descaling agent and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. When pre-heating is done, and and buttons fully light up, simultaneously press and for 3 seconds to start descaling process, during which and buttons are blinking slowly one after another. When descaling completes, the machine will return to stand-by mode. Perform step 1-4 twice before using the machine.

Enjoy your new Electrolux product!

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
**** Water leaks from the bottom of coffee maker.	There is too much water in
the drip tray.	Please clean the drip tray.
The coffee maker malfunctions.	Please contact with the authorized service

facility for repairing.
Water leaks outside of filter cup.| There is some coffee powder on filter edge when attached to the brewing head.| Clean the coffee powder on the filter edge.
**** Acid (vinegar) taste exists in espresso coffee.| Didn’t perform descaling correctly| Clean up machine according to step 1-4 for“start the machine for the first time”
The coffee powder is stored in a hot, wet place for a long time. The coffee powder turns bad.| Please use fresh coffee powder, or store unused coffee powder in a cool, dry place. After opening a package of coffee powder, reseal it tightly and store it in a refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
The coffee maker cannot work anymore or does not respond at all.| The power outlet is not plugged well.| Plug the power cord into an earthed socket correctly. If the appliance still does not work, please contact with the authorized service facility for repairing.
**** The steam / milk frothing does not work properly.| The white indicator is not illuminated.| Only after the white indicator is illuminated, the steam station can be used to perform milk frothing.
The container is too big or the shape does not fit.| Use high and narrow cup or professional milk frothing jug.
You have used skimmed milk| Use whole milk or half-skimmed milk.
Steam indicator blinking quickly| Continuously steaming for 3 minutes and the steam knob is not reset.| Reset steam knob to “OFF” position.
One-cup indicator and two-cup indicator blinking quickly| Dispense 40ml of hot water and the steam knob is not reset.| Reset steam knob to “OFF” position.
The steam knob is not reset after cooling down.
Boiler temperature is too high.| Cool it down by perform STEP 11
One-cup indicator, two- cup indicator and steam indicator blinking quickly| The steam knob is not reset, but the machine is turned on| Reset steam knob to “OFF” position
ALL indicators blinking at the same time for 5 times| Need descaling| Perform decalcifying
Filter handle is too tight to operate| Fill too much coffee powder in the filter cup.| Fill filter cup with less coffee powder
**** Coffee flows drip by drip| Too much coffee powder| Fill filter cup with less coffee powder
Coffee powder is too fine, and tamped too tight| Use coarser coffee powder or tamp coffee powder with less force
Filter cup is blocked| Clean the filter cup with cleaning pin

DISPOSAL

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