De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29X.6Y - 29X.8Y

Instruction manual for the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29X.6Y - 29X.8Y bean-to-cup espresso and cappuccino machine.

Always read the safety warnings before using the appliance.

1. Introduction

The principal functions of the machine are illustrated step by step in the Quick Guide. Take a few minutes to read this Instruction for Use. This will avoid all risks and damage to the appliance.

The LEDs and indicator lights on the panel will help you interact with the machine and use the various functions correctly:

The same symbols are also used in the Quick Guide provided with the product.

2. Setting Up the Appliance

The instructions for setting up the appliance are given in the QUICK GUIDE.

• The first time you use the appliance, you need to make 4-5 cappuccinos before the results in the cup will be satisfactory.
• The first time you use the machine, the water circuit is empty and the appliance could be very noisy. The noise becomes less as the circuit fills.
• Possible traces of coffee in the mill are the result of settings tests performed on the appliance before sale, proof of the meticulous care and attention invested in our products.
• We recommend you install the water filter supplied immediately. After two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, the filter should be replaced even if the message has not yet appeared.
• Customise water hardness as soon as possible (section “7. Measuring Water Hardness”).

3. Turning the Machine On and Off

Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. The appliance is not ready for use until the cycle has been completed.

Whenever the machine is turned off after being used to make coffee, it performs an automatic rinse cycle.

Danger of scalding! During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. Take care to avoid contact with splashes of water.

To turn the appliance on or off, press the [Power Button]. If you will not be using the appliance for some time, unplug from the mains socket.

4. Making Coffee Beverages

4.1 Making coffee using coffee beans

• Do not use green, caramelised or candied coffee beans as they could stick to the coffee mill and make it unusable.
• If “Energy Saving” mode is activated, there may be a few seconds delay before the first coffee is delivered.

4.2 Making coffee using pre-ground coffee

• Never add pre-ground coffee when the machine is off or it could spread through the inside of the machine and dirty it. This could damage the machine.
• Never use more than one level measure as it could dirty the inside of the machine or block the funnel.
• Making LONG coffee: halfway through preparation, when the [Espresso] and [Coffee] lights come on, add one level measure of pre-ground coffee and press the [Long] button again.
• You cannot make Doppio+ coffee using pre-ground coffee.

4.3 Varying the coffee aroma

1. Press the button corresponding to the preferred aroma: Mild, Medium, or Strong.
2. Select the desired coffee beverage.

Please note:

• When the next coffee is made, the machine will propose the last aroma selected.
• In the event of power failure, the machine will revert to the medium default setting.

4.4 Rinsing

Use this function to deliver hot water from the coffee spouts to clean and heat the appliance's internal circuit. To perform the rinse cycle, just press and hold the [Coffee] button for about 5 seconds. Delivery stops automatically (to interrupt delivery earlier, press the same button again).

[Image: Person holding a cup under the coffee spout with a timer showing 5 seconds]

4.5 Tips for a hotter coffee

To make a hotter coffee, proceed as follows:

• Perform a rinse cycle (see paragraph “4.4 Rinsing”).
• Warm the cups by rinsing them first using the hot water function.
• Increase the coffee temperature (see section “10. Settings menu”).

4.6 Adjusting the coffee mill

The coffee mill is set by default to prepare coffee correctly and should not require regulating initially. To adjust, while the coffee mill is in operation, turn the dial as follows:

• If the coffee is delivered too slowly, or not at all: Turn one click towards “7”. This adjustment will not take effect until at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered.
• For a fuller bodied creamier coffee: Turn one click towards “1”. This adjustment will not take effect until at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered.

Please note: The grinding adjustment dial must only be turned when the coffee mill is in operation during the initial phase of coffee preparation.

4.7 Customising the quantity in the cup

1. Press and hold the button relative to the beverage being programmed and hold for a few seconds: the programming menu is accessed when the indicator switches to fast blink. Delivery begins.
2. Once the cup is filled to the desired level, press the beverage button again. Delivery stops and the quantity is memorised.

Please note! To cancel the current programme, press a button corresponding to another beverage.

(*) The numbers and types of beverages differ according to model.

5. Making Milk-Based Beverages

5.1 Preparing the milk container

To open the milk container lid:

1. Release the lid by turning it clockwise. The line on the lid must be aligned with the [Symbol].
2. Then lift the lid.

Which milk to use?

• For a richer, denser froth, use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C). To avoid producing milk with poor froth or large bubbles, always clean the Lattecrema System after use.
• The quality of the froth may vary depending on:
  • The type of milk or vegetable beverage;
  • The brand used;
  • The ingredients and nutritional values.

How much milk to add to make the directly selected beverages?

There is a graduated scale on the milk container to help you add the ideal quantity for the recipe. Remember that:

[Image: Milk container with graduated scale showing markings for Cappuccino and Cappuccino Mix]

How much milk to add to make My Latte?

Your machine is fitted with a system to detect and use all the milk poured into the milk container. You can then deliver your My Latte using the exact amount of milk you want. Refer to the graduated scale on the milk container to add the correct quantity, bearing in mind that:

[Image: Milk container with MIN marking and arrow indicating minimum quantity of 45ml]

[Image: Milk container with marks indicating each mark corresponds to 20ml]

The volume of milk you add increases 2/3 times after delivery. Make sure your glass or cup is sufficiently large to hold all the milk and coffee delivered afterwards.

To close the milk container lid again:

1. Insert the lid (the line on the lid must be aligned with the [Symbol]).
2. Turn the lid towards the [Symbol] until it clicks in place.

5.2 Select the coffee aroma or pre-ground coffee

Once the milk container has been prepared, before selecting the desired milk beverage, you can customise the coffee aroma as described in paragraph “4.3 Varying the coffee aroma”. Alternatively, you can select pre-ground coffee and then add one measure of coffee as indicated in the Quick Guide.

5.3 At the end of preparation

• To prepare a number of cappuccinos and milk-based coffees, only clean the milk container after you have prepared the last beverage.
• If there is some milk left, place the container in the refrigerator immediately after cleaning.
• For optimum results over time, clean the Lattecrema system thoroughly as described in chapter “12. Cleaning the milk container”.

5.4 Customising the quantity in the cup

1. Press and hold the button corresponding to the milk beverage to programme for a few seconds. The light flashes quickly to indicate you are in the settings menu. Delivery begins.
2. Once the cup is filled to the desired level, press the beverage button again. Delivery of the first ingredient stops and delivery of the second ingredient begins.
3. Once the cup is filled to the desired level, press the beverage button again. Delivery stops and the quantity is memorised.

Please note! To cancel the current programme, press a button corresponding to another beverage.

For the My Latte beverage, only the quantity of coffee can be programmed, while all the milk will be used as in the recipe.

6. Customising the Hot Water Quantity

1. Press and hold the Hot water button for a few seconds. The light flashes quickly to indicate you are in the settings menu. Delivery begins.
2. Once the cup is filled to the desired level, press the beverage button again. Delivery stops and the quantity is memorised.

Please note! To cancel the current programme, press a button corresponding to another beverage.

7. Measuring Water Hardness

The descaling alarm is displayed after a period of time established according to water hardness. The machine is set by default for a hardness value of “4”. The machine can also be programmed according to the hardness of the water supply in the various regions, so that descaling is required less often.

1. Remove the indicator paper from its packaging. If provided with your model, you will find it attached to the Quick Guide.
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for about one second.
3. Remove the strip from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares appear, depending on the hardness of the water. Each square corresponds to one level.

See instructions in section “10. Settings menu” to set the machine.

8. Water Softener Filter

To ensure the performance of the machine remains constant over time, we recommend using a De'Longhi water softener filter and replacing it regularly. To purchase the filter, consult the www.delonghi.com website.

[Image: De'Longhi WaterFilter with EAN 8004399327252]

8.1 Replacing the filter

Please note! After two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, the filter should be replaced even if the message has not yet appeared.

8.2 Removing the filter

If you want to use the appliance without the filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its removal.

1. Extract the water tank and exhausted filter.
2. See instructions in section “10. Settings menu” to set the machine.

Please note! After two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, you should replace the filter even if the message has not yet been displayed.

9. Tips for Energy Saving

• To reduce energy consumption, after delivering one or more beverages, remove the milk container.
• Set auto-off to 15 minutes (see “10. Settings menu”).
• Enable Energy Saving (see “10. Settings menu”).
• Always carry out the descaling cycle when prompted by the machine.

10. Settings Menu

When in the menu, use the active buttons to select the corresponding functions:

[Image: Control panel showing buttons for Water softener filter, Coffee temperature, Energy saving, Beep, Auto-off, Water hardness]

1. Access the menu:

[Image: Hand pressing the Power button for 5 seconds]

Press and hold the [Power Button] for a few seconds: the settings buttons light up. Proceed by pressing the button for the setting to be adjusted.

2. Adjust the machine settings:

[Image: Control panel showing adjustment options for Water softener filter, Beep, Coffee temperature, Energy saving]

Water softener filter: Press one of the bean symbols to install or replace the water softener filter. Press the pre-ground symbol to remove the water softener filter.

Beep: Press one of the bean symbols to enable the beep. Press the pre-ground symbol to disable the beep.

Coffee temperature: Press the bean symbol corresponding to the required temperature (Low, Medium, High).

Energy saving: Press one of the bean symbols to enable energy saving. Press the pre-ground symbol to disable energy saving.

[Image: Control panel showing adjustment options for Water hardness, Auto-off]

Water hardness: Press the symbol corresponding to the level to set (Level 1, 2, 3, 4).

Auto-off: Press the symbol corresponding to the time to set (15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 Hour, 3 Hours).

3. Exit the menu:

[Image: Hand pressing the Power button]

Press the [Power Button]: The machine is ready for use.

Please note! The machine exits the settings menu automatically if there is no activity for 30 seconds.

10.1 Reset default values

Make sure the machine is in stand-by (off, but connected to the mains power supply).

[Image: Coffee machine plugged in]

Press the buttons corresponding to beverages 1, 2 and [Coffee] and hold for 5 seconds. All the settings and beverage quantities are reset to the default values.

[Image: Hands pressing buttons 1, 2, and Coffee]

The machine emits a long beep and all the indicator lights flash to confirm the reset.

[Image: Coffee machine with flashing lights and emitting a beep]

11. Cleaning the Machine

Important!

• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean the coffee machine. With De'Longhi superautomatic coffee machines, no chemical products are required for cleaning purposes.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.

The appliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned the grounds container. Even if not full, the empty grounds container message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the machine must never be disconnected from the mains power supply.

12. Cleaning the Milk Container

Important!

• When cleaning the milk container, do not use detergents, abrasive sponges or metal objects to remove any milk deposits.
• Clean the milk container each time you prepare milk as described below:

1. Remove the milk container lid and extract all removable components.
2. Extract the milk intake tube.
3. Turn the milk spout into the vertical position and pull to extract.
4. Press the button to extract the connector.
5. In a dishwasher (recommended): Rinse all components and the container with hot running water (at least 40°C), then place them in the top basket of the dishwasher and run a programme at 50°C, e.g. standard ECO.
6. By hand: Rinse all components and the container with hot running water (at least 40°C), then immerse all the components in hot tap water (at least 40°C) with a mild/neutral washing-up liquid for at least 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with hot tap water.
7. Make sure the air groove (in enlargement) is clean.
8. Reassemble all the lid components. To reinsert the connector, press the corresponding button.
9. Attach the lid back on the milk container.

13. Cleaning the Infuser

Important! The infuser cannot be extracted while the machine is on.

1. Press the [Power Button] to turn the machine off.
2. Remove the water tank.
3. Open the infuser door on the right side of the machine.
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards, at the same time pulling the infuser outwards.
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap.

Important! RINSE WITH WATER ONLY. NO DETERGENTS - NO DISHWASHER.

• Do not use detergents when cleaning the infuser, as they could damage it.
• Use the brush to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing, visible through the infuser door.
• After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.

Please note: If the infuser is difficult to insert, before insertion, adapt it to the right position by pressing the two levers.

[Image: Infuser being inserted into the machine]

Once inserted, make sure the two coloured buttons have snapped out.

Close the infuser door. Put the water tank back.

14. Descaling

To complete the descaling cycle correctly, pay close attention to the quantities required in the water tank for each step:

Step 1: Descaling action

[Image: Water tank with descaler solution added, marked 'A'] + [Image: Water tank with water added, marked 'B']

Step 2: First rinse

[Image: Water tank filled to MAX level]

Step 3: Second rinse

[Image: Water tank filled to MAX level]

Please note:

• Once the descaling cycle has begun, it cannot be interrupted and must be completed with the entire rinse cycle.
• If the descaling cycle is not completed correctly (e.g. no electricity), when turned on again, the machine resumes the cycle where interrupted: check the aroma lights to identify the current step.
• After descaling, it is normal for the grounds container to contain water.
• If the water tank has not been filled to the MAX level after descaling, the appliance prompts for a third rinse to ensure that the descaler solution has been completely eliminated from the machine's internal circuits. Before starting rinsing, remember to empty the drip tray.

To descale

Important: If the water softener filter is installed, it must be removed before adding the descaler solution. Put the filter back in the machine after the first tank of rinsing has been completed.

The descaling procedure is described in the Quick Guide.

15. Explanation of Indicator Lights

16. Troubleshooting

Below is a list of some possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact customer services.