Bean to cup espresso and cappuccino machine (27 pages)
Summary of Contents for DèLonghi PrimaDonnaS ECAM26455
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Better Everyday Get Started This short guide is not intended to explain all the functions of the appliance. Please read all the owner’s instruction booklet before use. ECAM26455...
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WELCOME Introducing the exclusive world of espresso through the global leaders, De’Longhi. Based in Treviso, Italy, we grew up appreciating the taste and aroma of a good cup of coffee. The De’Longhi “bean to cup” machine delivers freshly brewed espresso in just one touch.
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ESPRESSO DRINKS Espresso Italian Macchiato Small, strong, black and effec- A single or double espresso topped with a dollop of heated tive. A delightful follow-up to a milk and served in a traditional fine Southern European dish. espresso cup. Cappuccino Espresso Lungo A single espresso shot topped From 3 oz.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: • Read all instructions. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. • To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
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IN THE BOX A1. Grinding adjustment dial A2. Beans container A3. Pre-ground coffee funnel A4. Main switch A5. Socket for power cable connector A6. Infuser A7. Cup warmer shelf A8. Control panel A9. Coffee spout (adjustable height) A10. Hot water and steam nozzle A11.
MACHINE SET UP SETTING LANGUAGE: When English appears, HOLD the button for Three Seconds. Once the language has been saved, the Plug power cable Push ON main message “English Set” in socket on back switch, located on is displayed. of machine. back of machine.
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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Coffee Beans Press the highlighted button repeatedly Press the highlighted button to to set the desired strength of your set the desired length of your coffee, coffee, increasing the quantity of from short to long, following the coffee beans that the machine grinds, display indications.
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BREWING ESPRESSO Using Pre-Ground Espresso* Select pre-ground coffee operating mode. Open pre-ground coffee lid by pushing on *Use only one spoon full of coffee. You PUSH. Please, be sure that the machine can only make one cup of coffee at a is on while pouring the pre-ground coffee time.
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BREWING DRINKS WITH MILK (CAFFELATTE, CAPPUCCINO, LATTE MACCHIATO, MILK) If Water Spout is in, please remove it. Insert milk container where Adjust length water spout was. of milk spout. Set the desired level of milk foam. Refer to previous section Brewing Espresso for selecting the coffee strenght.
DELIVERING HOT WATER and STEAM Delivering hot water Delivering steam Make sure the hot Make sure the water spout is hot water spout attached correctly. is attached correctly. Place a container under the spout Fill a container (as close as with the liquid possible to avoid to be heated/...
TEST YOUR WATER Measuring Water Hardness 1. Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper attached to the owner’s instruction booklet from its pack. 2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second. 3. Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute, 1,2,3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water.
WATER FILTER Installing the filter 8. Press the button to 1. Remove the filter from the enter the menu. packaging. 9. Press the 2. Turn the date indicator disk button until “Install Filter” until the next 2 months of is displayed. use are displayed.
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DESCALING Descale the machine when the message 9. Press the button and the message “DESCALE” flashes on the display. “Descaling Underway“ is displayed. The 1. Turn the machine on. descaling program starts and the descaler 2. Press the button to enter the menu. liquid comes out of the water spout.
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ACCESSORIES Enjoy our full line of drinkware: an exclusive line of Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte glasses. Care Kit Line Experience the De’Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the performance of your fully automatic machine. Water Filter EcoDecalk EcoDecalk mini Coffee Care Kit Milk Clean ...