De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29X Series User Manual

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:

• [power-off-indicator]: Off
• [power-on-indicator]: On steadily
• [flashing-indicator]: Function in progress
• [fast-blink-indicator]: Attention required on the part of the user

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

Setting Up the Appliance

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

• When using the machine for the first time, 4-5 coffees will need to be made before it starts giving satisfactory results.
• 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 the products.

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 it from the mains socket.

Making Coffee Beverages

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.

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 [long-coffee-indicator] + [pre-ground-coffee-indicator] 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.

Varying the Coffee Aroma

1. Press the button corresponding to the preferred aroma:

• [mild-aroma-button]: Mild
• [medium-aroma-button]: Medium
• [strong-aroma-button]: 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.

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 [rinse-button] for about 5 seconds. Delivery stops automatically (to interrupt delivery earlier, press the same button again).

[Diagram showing button press for 5 seconds]

Tips for a Hotter Coffee

To make a hotter coffee, proceed as follows:

• Perform a rinse cycle (see paragraph "Rinsing").
• Warm the cups by rinsing them first using the hot water function.
• Increase the coffee temperature (see section "9. Settings menu").

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. This adjustment will not take effect until at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered.

Turn one click towards "7"

For a fuller bodied, creamier coffee. This adjustment will not take effect until at least 2 cups of coffee have been delivered.

Turn one click towards "1"

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

[Diagram description: Dial with numbers 1-7. Arrow shows turning towards 7 for slower flow, towards 1 for fuller body. Effect visible after 2 cups.]

Customising the Quantity in the Cup

1. Press 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 ceases and the quantity is stored in the memory.

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

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

Making Cappuccino

• Fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be made. When choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume.
• For a richer, denser froth, use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C). To ensure the heated milk does not end up with meagre froth or large bubbles, clean the cappuccino maker every time 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.

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.

[Diagram description: Indicator paper being dipped in water, then showing red squares.]

See instructions in section "9. Settings menu" to set the machine.

Water Softener Filter

To ensure constant performance of the machine over time, we recommend using a De'Longhi water softener filter. For more information, visit the www.delonghi.com website.

To use the filter correctly, follow the instructions below.

1. Remove the filter from the packaging and turn the [date-indicator] to view the next two months.

2. To activate the filter, run tap water through the [filter-activation-hole] in the centre of the filter until water comes out of the openings at the side for more than a minute.

3. Extract the water tank and fill with water; insert the filter in the water tank and immerse it completely for about ten seconds, sloping it and pressing it lightly to enable the air bubbles to escape.

4. Insert the filter in the [filter-housing] and press as far as it will go.

5. Close the tank with the lid, then put the tank back in the machine.

6. Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 0.5 litres under the steam/hot water spout.

7. See instructions in section "9. Settings menu" to install the filter.

8. The appliance delivers hot water, then stops automatically.

9. The filter is now active and you can use the coffee machine.

Replacing the filter

Replace the filter when the corresponding light comes on.

1. Extract the water tank and exhausted filter.

2. Follow the operations described in the previous section to activate the filter.

3. See instructions in section "9. 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.

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 "9. 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.

Tips for Energy Saving

• Set auto-off to 15 minutes (see "9. Settings menu").
• Enable Energy Saving (see "9. Settings menu").
• Always carry out the descaling cycle when prompted by the machine.

Settings Menu

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

[Diagram showing menu access and selection buttons: Access to settings menu, Selection of settings, Beep, Water softener filter, Coffee temperature, Auto-off, Energy saving, Water hardness]

1. Access the menu:

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

2. Adjust the machine settings:

Water softener filter

Press one of the bean symbols to install or replace the water softener filter: [filter-install-button]

Press the pre-ground symbol to remove the water softener filter: [filter-remove-button]

Confirm selection.

Beep

Press one of the bean symbols to enable the beep: [beep-on-button]

Press the pre-ground symbol to disable the beep: [beep-off-button]

Confirm selection.

Coffee temperature

Press the bean symbol corresponding to the required temperature:

• [temp-low-button]: LOW
• [temp-medium-button]: MEDIUM
• [temp-high-button]: HIGH

Confirm selection.

Energy saving

Press one of the bean symbols to enable energy saving: [energy-save-on-button]

Press the pre-ground symbol to disable energy saving: [energy-save-off-button]

Confirm selection.

Water hardness

Press the symbol corresponding to the level to set:

• [hardness-level-1-button]: LEVEL 1
• [hardness-level-2-button]: LEVEL 2
• [hardness-level-3-button]: LEVEL 3
• [hardness-level-4-button]: LEVEL 4

Confirm selection.

Auto-off

Press the symbol corresponding to the time to set:

• [auto-off-15min-button]: 15 MINUTES
• [auto-off-30min-button]: 30 MINUTES
• [auto-off-1hour-button]: 1 HOUR
• [auto-off-3hours-button]: 3 HOURS

Confirm selection.

3. Exit the menu:

Press the [exit-menu-button]: The machine is ready for use again.

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

Reset to Default Values

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

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

[Diagram showing buttons 1, 2, and power being pressed simultaneously]

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

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.

Grounds container

Frequency: When the [grounds-container-full-indicator] light comes on, the grounds container must be emptied and the machine can no longer make coffee.

Procedure:

• Extract the drip tray, empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to remove all residues left on the bottom.
• Check the red condensate tray and empty if necessary.

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.

Drip tray components

Frequency: The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of water it contains. Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned.

Procedure:

• Remove the drip tray and grounds container.
• Remove the cup tray and drip tray grille, then empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash all the components.
• Check the red condensate tray and empty if necessary.
• Replace the drip tray complete with grille and the grounds container.

When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it contains only a few grounds.

Inside of the machine

Frequency: Check periodically (about once a month) that the inside of the appliance (accessible by removing the drip tray) is not dirty.

Procedure:

• Switch the machine off and disconnect from the power supply. Never immerse the machine in water.
• Remove coffee deposits with a brush or sponge.
• Remove all residues with a vacuum cleaner.

Coffee spouts

Frequency: Clean the coffee spouts regularly (once a month).

Procedure:

• Clean the coffee spouts regularly with a sponge or cloth.
• Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick.

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: [Diagram showing PUSH buttons and infuser extraction]

5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap.

Important! RINSE WITH WATER ONLY NO DETERGENTS - NO DISHWASHER

6. Do not use detergents when cleaning the infuser, as they could damage it.

7. Use the brush to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing, visible through the infuser door.

8. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support, then push the [push-release-button] fully in until it clicks into place.

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

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

10. Close the infuser door.

11. Put the water tank back.

Descaling

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

• Phase 1: Descaling action
• Phase 2: First rinse
• Phase 3: Second rinse

[Diagram showing three phases with water tank levels and symbols]

Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the descaler pack.

Use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.

Descaler can cause damage to delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.

To descale:

• Descaler: De'Longhi descaler
• Container: Recommended capacity: 2 l
• Time: ~45min

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.

Please note:

• Once the descaling cycle has begun, it cannot be interrupted and must be completed with the entire rinse cycle.
• 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.

Explanation of Indicator Lights

Troubleshooting