De'Longhi Magnifica Cappuccino ECAM 23.260.B

Welcome

Introducing the exclusive world of espresso through De'Longhi. Based in Treviso, Italy, De'Longhi 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. Enjoy your favorite cappuccino, latte, or other beverages in your home. Design your own espresso experience and share it with the people you care for most. Discover the unique story of design, passion, and technology which made De'Longhi the world leader in the creation of espresso machines.

Tips for Perfect Espresso

1. Use freshly roasted espresso beans (avoid flavored beans).
2. Store coffee beans in a cool, dark, and dry container, vacuum sealed if possible.
3. Pre-heat your espresso and cappuccino cups using the cup warmer storage on the top of the machine.
4. Set the water temperature according to your needs.
5. For an extra creamy espresso, lower the spouts to bring them as close to the cup(s) as possible.

Espresso Drinks Definitions

Espresso

A small 1 or 2 oz. shot of pressure-brewed espresso using approximately 1 Tbsp. of finely ground coffee.

Cappuccino

A single espresso shot topped with equal parts steamed and frothed milk (in a ratio of 1:1:1) served in a 4 to 6 ounce cup.

Café Latte

A double espresso shot topped with steamed milk to fill; a ratio of 2:1 of milk to espresso is typical.

Italian Macchiato

A single or double espresso topped with a dollop of heated milk and served in a traditional espresso cup.

Espresso Lungo

From 3 oz. up to 4 oz. of brewed espresso using finely ground coffee.

Americano

1/3 of espresso lungo and 2/3 of hot water.

Caffè Mocha

This drink is based on layers of chocolate, milk, espresso, and cream. Pour ingredients in a glass, prepare hot, frothed milk, let it cool. Pour the chocolate sauce into a different glass, carefully pour the milk. Slowly add the espresso. Top off with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate flakes. Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee, 4 oz. of hot milk, 1-2 tablespoons of cold chocolate sauce, Whipped cream, Chocolate flakes.

Caramel Macchiato

A tasty variation of latte macchiato with the addition of caramel syrup. Pour the caramel syrup down the inside of the glass. Pour first the cold milk and then the whisked hot milk into the glass. Add the milk foam. Prepare the espresso and pour it into the glass. Add a dollop of milk foam. Ingredients: 1 oz. of espresso coffee, 1 oz. of cold milk, 5 oz. of hot milk, Caramel syrup.

Find more recipes at: coffeemakers.delonghi.us/coffee-recipes-0

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including 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.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
• Plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off" then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use. This appliance is to be utilized for domestic use only. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Machine Overview

In the Box

Machine Setup

Follow these steps to set up your machine:

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Push ON main switch, located on the back of the machine.
3. Fill coffee beans into the beans container (A2).
4. Remove the water tank (A12), fill it with water, and then replace it.
5. Insert the hot water spout (B4) and place a container underneath it.
6. Press the OK button. The machine will prime by releasing a small amount of water from the hot water spout. The machine will then switch off automatically.
7. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the machine ON.
8. The machine is now ready to work!

Brewing Espresso Using Coffee Beans

1. Press the coffee strength button repeatedly to set the desired strength, increasing the quantity of coffee beans the machine grinds.
2. Turn the dial to set the desired length of your coffee, from short to long, following the display indications.
3. For 1 CUP: Follow the length setting.
4. For 2 CUPS: Follow the length setting.

Brewing Espresso Using Pre-Ground Coffee

1. Hold the coffee taste button for 3 seconds until the pre-ground icon is displayed.
2. Ensure the machine is on while pouring the pre-ground coffee into the funnel (A3). Use only one scoop full of coffee.
3. Turn the dial to set the desired length of your coffee, from short to long, following the display indications.

Brewing Cappuccino or Latte

1. If the water spout (B4) is in place, please remove it.
2. Fill the milk container (B1 - I.F.D. Carafe) with milk and insert it where the water spout was. Adjust the length of the milk spout.
3. Refer to the "Brewing Espresso" section for selecting the coffee strength.
4. Set the dial to the desired beverage: select between cappuccino or latte macchiato.
5. Press the BREW button to start.
6. For the BEST CAPPUCCINO: Clean the milk frother by turning the dial to the CLEAN position. Follow the manual instructions. Use skim or 2% milk at refrigerator temperature (about 41°F/5°C).

Delivering Hot Water

1. Make sure the hot water spout (A8) is attached correctly.
2. Place a container under the spout, as close as possible to avoid splashes.
3. Turn the dial until the hot water icon is displayed.
4. Press the BREW button. The machine delivers 8.8 oz./260 ml of hot water, then delivery stops automatically. To interrupt delivery manually, press the BREW button again.

Important! Danger of burns. Never leave the machine unsupervised while delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes hot during delivery. Hold by the handle only.

Testing Water Hardness

Measuring Water Hardness:

1. Remove the "total hardness test" indicator paper 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. Each square corresponds to one level.
4. With the machine on, hold the relevant button for 6 seconds.
5. Turn the dial to select the level of water hardness according to the indicator paper.
6. Press the OK button to confirm selection.

Choosing the water hardness is very important to set the correct frequency of the descaling cycles. Keeping the machine clean will improve its performance and prolong the life of the machine.

Water Filter Installation

Installing the filter:

1. Remove the filter (B2) from packaging and rinse it with about half a liter of tap water.
2. Turn the date indicator disk (A) until the next 2 months of use are displayed.
3. To activate the filter, put it under tap water until water overflows the side openings for more than 1 minute (min. 500 ml).
4. Remove the water tank (A12) from the appliance and fill with water.
5. Insert the filter into the water tank and immerse it completely for about ten seconds, sloping it to enable air bubbles to escape.
6. Insert the filter into the filter housing and press as far as it will go.
7. Close the tank with the lid, then place the tank back in the machine.
8. Place a container with a minimum capacity of 3.4 oz./100 ml under the cappuccino maker spout (A8).
9. Turn the dial until the water filter icon is displayed.
10. Press the BREW button. Hot water will be delivered.
11. Repeat steps 9-10 until you have a regular flow of hot water.

Please note! The filter lasts about two months if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee maker is left unused with the filter installed, it will last a maximum of three weeks.

Descaling

Descale the machine when the descaling light flashes on the display.

1. Turn the machine on.
2. Completely empty the water tank (A12) and remove the water filter (if present). Empty the drip tray (B) and grounds container, then put them back in the appliance.
3. Pour the descaler and water into the tank, according to the manual instructions.
4. Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 50 oz./1.5 liters under the hot water spout (A8).
5. Press the descaling program button.
6. Press the BREW button twice. The descaling program starts, and the descaler liquid comes out of the water spout. The program automatically performs a series of rinses and pauses to remove limescale deposits from inside the machine. After about 20 minutes, the relevant indicator lights will come on.
7. The appliance is now ready for rinsing through with clean water. Extract the water tank, empty, rinse under running water, fill with clean water up to the MAX level, insert the filter (if removed previously), and put the water tank back in the machine.
8. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty under the water spout.
9. Press the rinsing button to start the first rinsing. Hot water flows out of the water spout.
10. When the water tank is completely empty, the relevant indicator lights will come on.
11. Extract the water tank, empty, rinse under running water, fill with clean water up to the MAX level, and put the water tank back in the machine.
12. Press the rinsing button again to start the second rinsing. Hot water flows out of both spouts.
13. Fill the water tank, and the appliance is ready for use.

Important! Danger of Burns Hot water containing acid flows from the spout. Avoid contact with splashes of water.

Important! Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes. It is vital to respect the manufacturer's safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes. You should use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.

Accessories

Enjoy De'Longhi's full line of drinkware, including an exclusive range of Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte glasses.

Explore the De'Longhi Care Kit Line to improve the performance of your fully automatic machine, featuring products like EcoDecalk, EcoDecalk mini, Water Filter, Coffee Care Kit, and Milk Clean.

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