Smeg 50's Style Coffee Machine - Model ECF01

Product Overview

Model: ECF01 Coffee Machine

Description: The Smeg 50's Style ECF01 coffee machine is a retro-styled espresso machine with a chrome finish. Key features include a portafilter, drip tray, steam wand, water tank, and control panel with buttons and indicator lights. A "50 STYLE" emblem is visible on the portafilter.

Instructions

1.1 Introduction

Key information for the user:

• Instructions: General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal.
• Description: Appliance description.
• Use: Information on using your appliance.
• Cleaning and care: Information for proper cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
• Safety instructions: Important safety information.
• Information: General information.
• Advice: Recommendations for use.

1.2 This user manual

This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole working life of the appliance.

1.3 Intended use

• Use the appliance only indoors.
• This appliance has been designed specifically for domestic use.
• The appliance can be used to prepare espresso and cappuccino coffee using ground coffee or coffee pods. Every other use is considered improper. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.
• This appliance may not be used by people (including children) of reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or without sufficient experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.

1.4 General safety instructions

Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely.

• Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance immediately after use.
• Do not leave the coffee machine unattended during use.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power socket as soon as you have finished using it and before cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance when the power cord or the plug is damaged or when the appliance has been dropped or is damaged in any manner.
• If the power cord is damaged, contact technical support immediately to arrange replacement in order to avoid any possible hazards.
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands.
• Prevent the power cord from coming into contact with sharp edges.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the machine.
• Never position the appliance above or near gas or electric hob burners when they are hot or in use, inside an oven or near other heat sources.
• Do not position the appliance near sinks or taps.
• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself or without the assistance of a qualified technician.
• In the event of a fault, repairs should only be carried out by a qualified engineer.
• Do not make any modifications to the appliance.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket, and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power socket before assembly, disassembly and cleaning, and as soon as you have finished using it.
• This appliance may be used by children from the age of 8 provided they are supervised or instructed on the safe use of the appliance and they understand the associated risks.
• Cleaning and maintenance may be performed by children from the age of 8 as long as they are appropriately supervised.
• Children must never play with the appliance. Keep the appliance out of children's reach.

For this appliance

• Always disconnect the coffee machine from the power socket if it is left unattended and before assembly/ disassembly of components or cleaning.
• Unplug the coffee machine before cleaning it and if you notice any fault.
• Let the coffee machine cool down before cleaning.
• Do not use the coffee machine without the tank fitted or if there is no water in the tank.
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between the coffee machine and any walls to the rear or side, and 15 cm clearance above the coffee machine.
• Danger of burns! The coffee machine generates heat and produces hot water and steam during its operation.
• Danger of burns! Do not touch the cup warmer shelf while the appliance is running.
• Do not use the coffee machine with parts or accessories of other manufacturers.
• Only use original spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer could lead to fires, electric shocks or personal injury.
• Only place the coffee machine on level and dry surfaces.
• Avoid getting the coffee machine wet and do not spray liquids onto it. In the event of contact with liquid, immediately switch off the power at the socket or main breaker and dry the appliance thoroughly: Electric shock hazard!
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp objects to clean the coffee machine.

1.5 Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer shall not be liable for injuries or property damage caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than that specified
• Failure to read the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the appliance
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to observe the safety instructions

1.6 Identification plate

The identification plate bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.

1.7 Disposal

This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directive 2012/19/EU). The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.

• Electrical voltage Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

Old appliances do not belong in household waste! To comply with current legislation, old appliances, on reaching the end of their useful lives, should be taken to a disposal facility where they can be sorted. This allows precious materials from old appliances to be recycled and helps protect the environment. For further information, contact the relevant local authorities or your nearest waste recycling centre.

Our appliances are packed in non-polluting and recyclable materials. Take these packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre.

• Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic bags.

Description

2.1 Product description

Diagram Description: A labelled diagram of the Smeg ECF01 Coffee Machine shows its various components:

• 1: Cup warmer shelf (top surface).
• 2: Boiler outlet (where coffee dispenses).
• 3: Filter holder (portafilter).
• 4: Steel cup holder tray (area below spouts).
• 5: Float (in drip tray, indicates water level).
• 6: Stainless-steel drip tray.
• 7: Hot water/steam nozzle and frothing nozzle for cappuccino.
• 8: Steam knob.
• 9: ON/OFF switch.
• 10: Water tank lid.
• 11: Water tank (1 litre capacity).
• 12: Measuring/tamping scoop.
• 13: Coffee pod filter.
• 14: Ground coffee filter, 1 cup.
• 15: Ground coffee filter, 2 cups.
• 16: Water softener filter (optional, shown as cylindrical cartridges).
• 17: One-cup coffee button (white light).
• 18: Two-cup coffee button (white light).
• 19: Steam button (white light)/Descale button (orange light).
• 20: Non-slip feet (at the base).

Use

3.1 Before first use

1. Remove any labels and stickers from the coffee machine.
2. Carefully wash and dry the components of the coffee machine (see "4 Cleaning and care").
3. Remove the lid (1) by pulling it upwards, then remove the tank (2).

Diagram Description: Illustrates removing the lid (1) by pulling it upwards and then removing the water tank (2) from the coffee machine. The MAX level indicator is visible on the tank.

Danger of electrocution

• Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket.
• Do not remove the earth pin.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to observe these warnings can lead to fire, electrocution or even death.

Danger of malfunction

• Do not use the coffee machine without the tank fitted or if there is no water in the tank.

The components intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation.

3.2 First use

1. Switch on the coffee machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (1): the lights of the three buttons (2), (3) and (4) will flash in sequence.
2. The lights (3) and (4) flash to indicate that the machine is warming up to the set temperature. The coffee machine is ready for use as soon as the lights stop flashing and are lit steadily.
3. Position a container under the hot water/steam nozzle (4).
4. Turn the steam knob (5) to the [steam symbol] position and dispense 100 ml of water.
5. Return the steam knob (5) to the [off symbol] position.

Tip: Prepare 4-5 coffees or 4-5 cappuccinos to obtain best results.

3.3 How to prepare espresso coffee

Ground coffee:

1. Insert the filter for ground coffee (1) in the filter holder (2), choosing between the one-cup filter [icon of single cup] and two-cup filter [icon of double cup].
2. Tamp down the ground coffee using the tamping scoop (3).

Tips for tamping:

• For one cup, fill the filter with a level measure of coffee (approx. 7 grams).
• For two cups, fill the filter with two level measures.
• To obtain a strong coffee, tamp down the coffee firmly.
• To obtain a lighter coffee, tamp down the coffee less.

Diagram Description: Illustrates inserting a filter into the filter holder, tamping ground coffee with the scoop, and attaching the filter holder to the machine.

Coffee pods:

1. Insert the coffee pod filter in the filter holder.
2. Insert the coffee pod in the filter holder, centring it as much as possible.
3. Proceed in the same manner as for ground coffee.

Diagram Description: Shows cups positioned under the filter holder spouts, ready for dispensing coffee. Buttons for dispensing coffee are highlighted.

Danger of burns

• To avoid sprays, do not remove the filter holder while the machine is running: wait for a few seconds after dispensing has stopped.

• You can stop the supply of coffee at any moment by pressing the dispense button again.
• To increase the quantity of coffee in the cup, hold down the dispense button.

3.4 How to prepare a cappuccino

1. Prepare an espresso coffee in a large cup.
2. Press the [steam button icon] button: the light will flash.
3. Fill a container with 100 ml of semi-skimmed milk for each cappuccino you wish to prepare.

Diagram Description: Illustrates frothing milk. The frothing nozzle is immersed in milk in a container. The steam knob is indicated. A hand holds the container and moves it upwards to create foam. A final image shows milk being poured into a cup with espresso.

When the [steam button icon] light stops flashing and is lit steadily:

4. Position an empty container underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino (1) and then open the steam knob (2) to the [steam symbol] position to discharge any water present, before closing the knob again.
5. Position the container with milk underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino (1) then immerse the frothing nozzle a few millimetres into the milk. Turn the knob (2) to the [steam symbol] position and slowly move the container upwards to obtain creamier foam.
6. Once the volume of milk has doubled, immerse the frothing nozzle for cappuccino all the way and heat the milk up to 60°C. Stop the steam by turning the steam knob to the right.
7. Pour the milk into the cups with the espresso.

Tips:

• To prepare more than one cappuccino, first prepare all the necessary cups of espresso, then steam the milk for all the cappuccinos together.
• For reasons of hygiene, it is advisable to clean the frothing nozzle for cappuccino after use.
• Discharge any milk residue by turning the steam nozzle to let the steam out.
• Do not dispense steam for longer than 60 seconds.

3.5 How to heat water

1. Switch on the machine with the ON/OFF switch.
2. Position a container underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino.
3. Turn the steam knob to the [steam symbol] position to let out the hot water.

Do not dispense steam for longer than 60 seconds.

3.6 Accessing the settings menu and changing the settings

Setting the coffee temperature

1. Access the settings menu.
2. Press the [coffee cup icon] button to select the coffee temperature. The lights for the current setting will turn on:

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the required temperature: low [low temp icon], medium [medium temp icon] or high [high temp icon].
5. The [coffee cup icon] button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

Setting the quantity of coffee

To modify the quantity of coffee dispensed by the machine:

1. Position one or two cups under the filter holder spouts.
2. Press the [one cup icon] button for one cup (or [two cup icon] button for two cups) and hold it down.
3. The machine will start dispensing coffee.
4. Release the button as soon as the required quantity of coffee is reached.
5. The light flashes to indicate that the selected quantity has been stored.

Setting the water hardness

1. Access the settings menu.
2. Press the [water drop icon] button to select the water hardness. The lights for the current setting will turn on:

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the water hardness: soft ([soft water icon]) (<18°f), medium ([medium water icon]) (18°f-36°f) or hard ([hard water icon]) (>36°f).
5. The [water drop icon] button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

Setting the automatic shut-off time

In order to save energy, the coffee machine will turn itself off when it has not been used for a certain period of time.

To set this time:

1. Access the settings menu.
2. Press the [clock icon] to select the auto shut-off time. The lights for the current setting will turn on:

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
4. Press the button corresponding to the time you wish to set: 9 minutes ([9 min icon]), 30 minutes ([30 min icon]) or 3 hours ([3 hour icon]).
5. The [clock icon] button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

3.7 How to cool down the boiler

The boiler must be cooled down if you wish to prepare a coffee immediately after frothing milk. If this procedure is not performed, the coffee dispensed will taste burnt.

1. Position a container underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino and open the steam knob to dispense hot water.

Diagram Description: Shows a container positioned under the steam nozzle, and the steam knob being opened to dispense hot water.

2. Hot water will stop coming out as soon as the boiler has cooled down.
3. Close the steam knob again and prepare the coffee.

Cleaning and care

4.1 Instructions

Improper use Danger of electrocution

• Unplug the coffee machine before cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the coffee machine in water or other liquids.
• Let the coffee machine cool down before cleaning.

Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces

• Do not use steam jets to clean the coffee machine.
• Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts with metal surface finishes (e.g. anodised, nickel- or chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.

4.2 Cleaning the body of the coffee machine

To keep the outer surface of the coffee machine in good condition, it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let the appliance cool down first. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.

4.3 Cleaning the coffee machine components

Cleaning the drip tray

The drip tray is equipped with a red float (1) which sticks out of the cup holder tray when the maximum liquid level is exceeded.

Diagram Description: Shows the drip tray with float (1) indicated. The cup holder tray (2) and drip tray (3) are shown being removed for emptying.

1. Remove the cup holder tray (2) and then remove the drip tray (3) to empty it.
2. Clean the drip tray with a cloth and then reposition it together with the cup holder tray.

Cleaning the coffee filters

Clean the coffee filters regularly under running water. If the holes are blocked, clean them with a pin or a brush.

Cleaning the frothing nozzle for cappuccino

Clean the frothing nozzle for cappuccino immediately after use.

1. Turn the steam knob to let a little steam out and drive out any milk inside the nozzle.
2. Shut off the coffee machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch.
3. Hold the tube of the frothing nozzle (1) still with one hand and use the other to rotate the frothing nozzle (2) clockwise and pull it off downwards.
4. Remove the rubber connecting nozzle (3) from the frothing nozzle tube by pulling it downwards.

Diagram Description: Shows the frothing nozzle tube (1) and frothing nozzle (2). The rubber connecting nozzle (3) is shown being removed.

5. Wash the frothing nozzle and rubber connecting nozzle thoroughly with warm water.
6. Check that the hole (4) in the nozzle is not blocked.
7. Insert the rubber connecting nozzle (3) back into the frothing nozzle tube (1) then replace the frothing nozzle (2) by pushing it upwards and rotating it anticlockwise.
8. Refit the frothing nozzle in its housing by following the cleaning instructions in reverse.

Cleaning the boiler outlet

The boiler outlet must be rinsed every 200 coffees made by dispensing approximately 500 ml of water by pressing the coffee dispense button without adding ground coffee or a pod.

Cleaning the water tank

Clean the water tank once a month using a moist cloth and mild detergent.

4.4 Descaling

The coffee machine needs descaling when the orange light on the [descale button icon] button lights up.

1. Fill the water tank with a solution of water and descaler, following the instructions on the package.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch.
3. Remove the filter holder and position a container underneath the frothing nozzle.
4. Wait for the [low temp icon] or [medium temp icon] lights to come on steadily.
5. Press the [descale button icon] button and hold for 10 seconds until the three buttons flash in sequence.
6. Turn the steam knob to the [steam symbol] position.
7. Press the [descale button icon] to start descaling.
8. The descaling cycle automatically performs a series of rinse cycles to remove scale from the coffee machine.
9. The descaling cycle will stop and the orange light will flash.
10. Remove the water tank, empty it and rinse it out.
11. Fill the tank to the maximum level mark and insert it in its housing.
12. Position an empty container underneath the frothing nozzle and check that the steam knob is in the [off symbol] position.
13. When the tank is empty it means that the rinse cycle is finished, and the orange light will turn off.
14. Turn the steam knob to the [off symbol] position.

Danger of injury

• The descaler contains acid which can irritate the skin and eyes.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety warnings on the pack to the letter; they will also tell you what to do in the event of contact with skin or eyes.
• Use descaler products recommended by Smeg to avoid damage to the coffee machine.

Descaling and rinsing the boiler outlet

During the descaling cycle, close the steam knob every so often to make some of the descaling solution come out from the boiler outlet. During the rinse cycle, close the steam knob every so often to rinse off the boiler outlet.

4.5 What to do if...

If the problem has not been resolved or in the case of other types of fault, contact your local technical support centre.