DeLonghi ECP31 Espresso Machine User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Delonghi
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DeLonghi ECP31 Espresso Machine
Product Information
The coffee maker is designed to brew coffee quickly and efficiently. However, if you are experiencing issues such as slow brewing or a taste of acidity in your coffee, it may be necessaryto descale the machine. Descaling helps remove limescale buildup, ensuring the proper functioning of the appliance and maintaining the taste of your coffee.
Product Usage Instructions
If you find that the coffee takes a long time to brew, follow these steps:
- Descaling the machine is recommended.
- Place the jug on the warming plate.
- Press the power button and percolate the equivalent of one cup, then turn off the appliance.
- Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes.
- Press the power button and deliver the water until the tank is empty, then turn off the appliance.
- Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water).
- Ensure to clean as described in these steps to maintain theguarantee.
If you notice that your coffee has an acidic taste, it is recommended to descale the machine. Follow these steps:
- Descaling is required every 60 coffee making cycles.
- Dilute the descaling product in the jug according to the instructions on the descaler pack.
- Pour the solution into the water fill compartment.
- Place the jug on the warming plate.
- Press the power button and percolate the equivalent of one cup, then turn off the appliance.
- Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes.
- Press the power button and deliver the water until the tank is empty, then turn off the appliance.
- Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water).
- Make sure to clean as described in these steps to maintain the guarantee.
Note: Always use the recommended descaler or commercially available descaling products for filter coffee makers to ensure proper descaling and avoid damage to the appliance.
Troubleshooting
The coffee takes a long time to brew
Try this solution
Descale the machine
Potential cause: The coffee maker needs to be descaled.
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Follow the guide below for descaling instructions:
How-to guide
- Notice: If the water in your area is hard, limescale builds up over time. These deposits may affect correct operation of the appliance.
- You are recommended to descale the coffee maker every 60 coffee making cycles.
- To descale, always use De’Longhi descaler or special commercially available descaling products for filter coffee makers.
- Dilute the product in the jug, following the instructions on the descaler pack
- Pour the solution into the water fill compartment
- Place the jug on the warming plate
- Press the power button and percolate the equivalent of one cup
- Then turn the appliance off.
- Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes
- Press the power button and deliver the water until the tank is empty
- Then turn the appliance off.
- Then turn the appliance off.
- Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water)
Note: Failure to clean as described in these steps invalidates the guarantee.
The coffee has an acidic taste
Try this solution
Descale the machine
Potential cause: The coffee maker needs to be descaled.
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Follow the guide below for descaling instructions:
How-to guide
- Notice: If the water in your area is hard, limescale builds up over time. These deposits may affect correct operation of the appliance.
- You are recommended to descale the coffee maker every 60 coffee making cycles.
- To descale, always use De’Longhi descaler or special commercially available descaling products for filter coffee makers.
- Dilute the product in the jug, following the instructions on the descaler pack
- Pour the solution into the water fill compartment
- Place the jug on the warming plate
- Press the power button and percolate the equivalent of one cup
- Then turn the appliance off.
- Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes
- Press the power button and deliver the water until the tank is empty
- Then turn the appliance off.
- Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water)
Note: Failure to clean as described in these steps invalidates the guarantee.
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