De'Longhi ESAM0411X

Machine Components Overview

Main Unit (Diagram A)

• A1: Power Switch
• A2: Power Cord Socket
• A3: Coffee Bean Hopper
• A4: Bean Hopper Lid
• A5: Pre-ground Coffee Compartment
• A6: Bypass Doser Lid
• A7: Aroma Switch
• A8: Control Panel
• A9: Steam Wand
• A10: Steam Wand Holder
• A11: Hot Water/Steam Knob
• A12: Coffee Spouts
• A13: Drip Tray Grid
• A14: Drip Tray
• A15: Drip Tray and Grounds Container Housing
• A16: Water Tank
• A17: Water Tank Handle
• A18: Water Tank Lid
• A19: Water Level Sensor
• A20: Coffee Ground Collector

Control Panel (Diagram B)

• B1: Coffee Strength Selector Dial
• B2: 1 Cup Button
• B3: 2 Cup Button
• B4: Steam Button
• B5: Hot Water Button
• B6: Rinse/Clean Button
• B7: Power Button
• B8: Coffee Dispensing Knob (adjusts volume)
• B9: Coffee Temperature Selector
• B10: Rotary Dial (for programming/selection)
• B11: Indicator Lights (e.g., water empty, beans empty, descaling)
• B12: Coffee Ground Collector Empty Indicator
• B13: Water Tank Empty Indicator
• B14: Beans Empty Indicator
• B15: Descaling Indicator
• B16: ECO Mode Button
• B17: ECO Mode Indicator

Included Accessories

• C1: Water Filter Holder
• C2: Measuring Spoon (for pre-ground coffee)
• C3: De'Longhi Descaler

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup and Filling

1. Step 1: Insert the water tank (Diagram 1).
2. Step 2: Fill the water tank with fresh water (Diagram 2). Ensure the tank is properly seated.
3. Step 3: Insert the drip tray and the coffee ground collector into their housing (Diagram 3).

Preparing Coffee

4. Step 4: Adjust the height of the coffee spouts to accommodate your cup size (Diagram 4).
5. Step 5: Place a cup under the coffee spouts (Diagram 5).
6. Step 6: Fill the coffee bean hopper with whole coffee beans (Diagram 6). Close the hopper lid.
7. Step 7: For pre-ground coffee, open the bypass doser lid (A6) and insert one level measure of pre-ground coffee using the provided spoon (C2) (Diagram 7). Close the lid.
8. Step 8: Ensure the coffee bean hopper is filled and the lid is closed (Diagram 8).

Dispensing Coffee

9. Step 9: Press the '1 Cup' button (B2) to dispense a single espresso (Diagram 9).
10. Step 10: Press the '2 Cups' button (B3) to dispense a double espresso (Diagram 10).
11. Step 11: Use the coffee strength selector dial (B1) to choose your preferred coffee strength and the coffee dispensing knob (B8) to adjust the volume (Diagram 11).
12. Step 12: Select the desired coffee temperature using the coffee temperature selector (B9) (Diagram 12).

Dispensing Hot Water and Steam

13. Step 13: Press the 'Hot Water' button (B5) to dispense hot water. Use the steam knob (A11) to control the flow (Diagram 13).
14. Step 14: To froth milk, press the 'Steam' button (B4). Wait for the indicator light to show it's ready. Insert the steam wand into milk and open the steam knob (A11) (Diagram 14).
15. Step 15: After frothing, close the steam knob (A11) and clean the steam wand immediately with a damp cloth (Diagram 15).

Maintenance and Cleaning

16. Step 16: Remove the brew group by pulling the lever or handle (Diagram 16).
17. Step 17: Clean the brew group under running water, removing coffee grounds and residue (Diagram 17).
18. Step 18: Empty the coffee ground collector (A20) when the indicator light (B12) illuminates or after approximately 12 coffees (Diagram 18).
19. Step 19: The descaling indicator (B15) will light up when descaling is required. Follow the descaling procedure using De'Longhi Descaler (C3) (Diagram 19).
20. Step 20: Remove and empty the drip tray (A14) and clean it (Diagram 20).
21. Step 21: Clean the inside of the brew group housing with a damp cloth (Diagram 21).
22. Step 22: Reinsert the brew group correctly into its housing (Diagram 22).
23. Step 23: Ensure the brew group is fully inserted and locked in place (Diagram 23).
24. Step 24: Access the brew group housing by opening the side panel or door (Diagram 24).
25. Step 25: The brew group can be disassembled for thorough cleaning (Diagram 25).
26. Step 26: Place the brew group back into the machine, ensuring it is correctly oriented (Diagram 26).
27. Step 27: Ensure the machine is placed on a stable, level surface (Diagram 27).