De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885 Coffee Maker

Introduction

The De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885 is a coffee maker designed for home use. It offers the ability to make espresso, cappuccino, and hot water.

Model: EC885

Electrical Characteristics: 120 V ~ 60 Hz 1450 W

Important Safeguards

When using electrical machines, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

• Read all instructions.
• Use this machine only as described in this instruction manual.
• Use caution and common sense when operating and installing this machine.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or machine in water or other liquid.
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the machine malfunctions or has been damaged. Return the machine to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Using accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the 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.
• To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the machine for other than its intended use; it is for domestic use only.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the exterior of the unit or the cover. Do not attempt to repair or modify the machine, as doing so will void the warranty. Repairs should be done by authorized service personnel only.

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THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Short Cord Instructions

A short power cord is provided to reduce risks from entanglement or tripping. Longer, detachable power supply cords or extension cords may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, its marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the machine's. If the machine has a 3-wire grounding type cord, the extension cord must also be a 3-wire grounding type cord. The longer cord should be arranged so it does not drape over the counter-top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

The product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug fits into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully, try reversing it. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

1. Description

1.1 Description of Appliance - A

• A1: Water tank lid
• A2: Tank extraction handle
• A3: Water tank
• A4: Cup warmer
• A5: Brewing unit
• A6: ON/OFF switch
• A7: Cup tray
• A8: Drip tray full indicator
• A9: Drip tray
• A10: Mugs or glasses tray
• A11: Steam wand
• A12: Steam dial

1.2 Description of Control Panel - B

• B1: One cup button
• B2: ON light on button (white)
• B3: Two cups button
• B4: ON light on button (white)
• B5: Steam button
• B6: ON light on button (white)
• B7: Descale light (orange)

1.3 Description of Accessories - C

• C1: Portafilter
• C2: 1 cup filter (with [1-cup filter symbol] under filter)
• C3: 2 cup filter (with [2-cup filter symbol] under filter)
• C4: Pod filter (with [pod filter symbol] under filter)
• C5: Measuring scoop/presser
• C6: Tamper
• C7: Cleaning needle
• C8: Water hardness test
• C9: Descaler

1.4 Recommended Optional Accessories

Visit Delonghi.com for more information.

Optional accessory: Water hardness filter (EAN: 8004399327252)

2. Preparing Your Machine for First Use

Visual: Diagram showing the coffee machine with various parts labeled A1-A12, B1-B7, C1-C9, and accessories C1-C9.

1. Wash and dry all accessories (including water tank A3) with warm water and mild detergent.
2. Extract the water tank by pulling it upwards.
3. Open the lid and fill the tank with fresh clean water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level.
4. Put the tank back in the machine, pressing lightly to open the valves located on the bottom of the tank.

Visual: Steps 5-11 showing the machine preparation process.

5. Turn the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF switch (A6).
6. The machine performs a self-diagnosis cycle, indicated by sequential flashing of the three buttons.
7. The [coffee button light] and [steam button light] flash to indicate the machine is heating up. When the lights stop flashing and remain on steadily, the machine is ready for rinse.
8. Attach the portafilter to the machine aligning the portafilter handle with "INSERT", then turning the handle to the right until it is aligned in the "CLOSE" position.
9. Place a container with a minimum capacity of 500 ml (17 fl oz) under the brewing unit (A5) and steam wand (A11).
10. Press the [one cup button]. Repeat this operation 5 times.
11. Turn the hot water/steam dial to the [steam symbol] position and deliver to empty the water tank; then turn the knob to the 0 position. This is to purge the steam circuit before frothing or steaming your milk.

Please note:

• Never operate the machine without water in the tank or without the tank.
• It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank. This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge.

3. How to Make Espresso Coffee

Visual: Steps 1-4 showing preparation for espresso: placing filter, filling with coffee, distributing/tamping, attaching portafilter.

1. Place the coffee filter (C2) for single espresso or (C3) for double espresso in the portafilter (C1).
2. Fill the coffee filter with ground coffee. Make sure that you are using a fine grind, specific for espresso.
3. Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press with the tamper (C6). Make sure the coffee is at the recommended dose level after tamping. You may need to add some coffee.
4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the portafilter and attach the portafilter to the machine.

Visual: Steps 5-8 showing the brewing process: placing cups, pressing button, machine brewing, removing portafilter.

5. Place the cup or cups under the portafilter spouts.
6. Make sure the lights corresponding to the coffee buttons are on, then press the [one cup button] or [two cup button].
7. The machine proceeds to make the coffee and delivery is interrupted automatically.
8. To remove the portafilter, turn the handle from right to left.

Please note:

• Before filling the coffee filter with pre-ground coffee, make sure there are no coffee residues left in the filter from the last time you made coffee.
• While the machine is making coffee, delivery can be interrupted at any moment by pressing the coffee button pressed previously.
• At the end of delivery (within 3 seconds), to increase the amount of coffee in the cup, press and hold the coffee button pressed previously. Delivery is automatically interrupted after a few seconds.
• To avoid splashes, never remove the portafilter while the machine is delivering coffee. Always wait for a few seconds after delivery.

3.1 Tamping the Coffee

Correct pressing of the pre-ground coffee is essential to obtain a correctly extracted espresso. If you press too lightly or unevenly, the coffee will be delivered quickly and will be weak and under-extracted.

3.2 Tips for a Hotter Coffee

• Warm the cups before making coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water.
• Attach the portafilter (C1) with the filter (C2 or C3) in place, but without adding coffee. Using the same cup, press the 1 cup button and deliver hot water into the cup to heat it.
• Raise the infusion temperature in the settings menu (see section "9. Menu settings").
• Rest the cups you will be using on the cup warmer (A4), which becomes hot during operation.

4. How to Make Espresso Coffee Using Pods

Visual: Steps 1-4 showing preparation for espresso with pods: placing pod filter, inserting pod, attaching portafilter, placing cup.

1. Place the filter for coffee pods (C4) in the portafilter.
2. Insert the pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter. Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly.
3. Attach the portafilter to the machine.
4. Place the cup under the portafilter spouts.

Visual: Steps 5-7 showing the brewing process with pods: pressing button, machine brewing, removing portafilter.

5. Make sure the lights corresponding to the coffee buttons are on, then press the [coffee button].
6. The machine proceeds to make the coffee and delivery is interrupted automatically.
7. To remove the portafilter, turn the handle from right to left.

4.1 Choose the Pods

Use pods conforming to the ESE standard, indicated on the pack by the corresponding symbol. The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading pod producers and enables espresso coffee to be prepared simply and cleanly.

Please note:

• When using pods, you can brew 1 cup of coffee only.
• While the machine is making coffee, delivery can be interrupted at any moment by pressing the coffee button pressed previously.
• At the end of delivery (within 3 seconds), to increase the amount of coffee in the cup, press and hold the coffee button pressed previously. Delivery is automatically interrupted after a few seconds.
• To avoid splashes, never remove the portafilter while the machine is delivering coffee. Always wait for a few seconds after delivery.
• See section "3.2 Tips for a hotter coffee".

5. Programming the Quantities of Coffee in the Cup

The machine is set by default to automatically deliver standard quantities. To change these quantities, proceed as follows:

Visual: Steps 1-4 showing programming: placing cups, pressing and holding button, machine brewing, saving quantity.

1. Place one or two cups under the portafilter spouts.
2. Press and hold the [one cup button] or [two cup button] you want to programme.
3. The coffee maker starts delivering coffee and the other coffee button flashes to indicate that the machine is in programming mode.
4. Once the required quantity of coffee has been delivered into the cup, release the button. Delivery stops and the light flashes to indicate that the quantity has been saved correctly.

6. Making Cappuccino

Visual: Steps 1-4 showing preparation for cappuccino: preparing espresso, filling milk pitcher, pressing steam button.

1. To use tall glasses, remove the drip tray (A9) and stand the glasses on the glasses tray (A10).
2. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous sections, using sufficiently large cups.
3. Fill a milk pitcher with fresh cold milk. Milk will up to triple in volume.
4. Press the [steam button]. The light flashes. When the light comes steady, the appliance is ready to deliver steam.

Tips for best results:

• Recommended milk quantity for cappuccino: 100 ml/ 3.5 fl oz.
• For a denser, more even froth, use milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C/41°F).
• When steam is ready, before frothing milk, position an empty container under the frother and open the dial for a few seconds to eliminate any air left in the circuit. Close the dial again and proceed.

Visual: Steps 5-8 showing frothing milk: placing pitcher, frothing milk at surface, frothing milk just below surface, creating vortex.

5. Place the milk pitcher under the steam wand (A11): immerse the frother and turn the dial to the [steam symbol] position.
6. To make the froth, put the nozzle on the surface of the milk and air will catch by the mixing of milk and steam.
7. Keep the steam nozzle just on the surface, careful not to make big bubbles by letting too much air in.
8. Insert the steam nozzle just under the milk: this creates a vortex.

9. Once the desired temperature is reached, turn the steam knob off and wait till steam stops completely before removing the milk pitcher.

10. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

Please note:

• To prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees, then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos.
• To exit the steam function, press any button. The [coffee button light] and [steam button light] flash to indicate that the Cooling Cycle is required.
• Do not generate steam for more than 60 seconds.

Cleaning the Steam Wand

1. After every use, remove any milk residues from the steam wand with a soft damp cloth. For perfect cleaning, use Eco MultiClean: it ensures hygiene by removing milk proteins and fats and can be used to clean the whole machine.
2. Use the steam for a deeper cleaning.
3. Wait for the steam wand to cool down and open the hole of the nozzle with the cleaning needle (C7).

6.1 Cooling Cycle

After using the steam wand and exiting the steam function, the two lights ([coffee button light] and [steam button light]) on the front of the machine will flash simultaneously, indicating that the boiler needs to be cooled off to reach the precise espresso brewing temperature. Simply proceed as follows:

1. Place a container under the cappuccino maker.
2. Open the steam dial to deliver steam and hot water: the [steam button light] flashes.
3. When both lights ([coffee button light] and [steam button light]) flash, the boiler is cool: close the steam dial. (When the boiler is cool, the pump stops operating and no more water is delivered).

The coffee maker is now ready for use.

7. Making Hot Water

Visual: Steps 1-3 showing how to make hot water: placing container, waiting for lights, turning dial.

1. Place a container under the steam wand.
2. Wait for the coffee lights to come on steadily.
3. Turn the dial to the [hot water symbol] position. Hot water is delivered from the steam wand.

Do not deliver hot water for more than 60 seconds.

4. To stop hot water delivery, close the dial.

8. Measuring Water Hardness

The descaling alarm is displayed after a period of time established according to water hardness. The machine can also be programmed according to water hardness to reduce descaling frequency. Softer water requires less frequent descaling.

Visual: Steps 1-3 showing water hardness test: removing paper, immersing paper, reading results.

1. Remove the indicator paper from its packaging.
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.

Total Hardness Test

See instructions in section "9. Menu settings" to set the machine.

9. Menu Settings

1. Enter the Menu

Visual: Machine control panel with buttons highlighted.

Press and hold the [one cup button] for 10 seconds until the three buttons flash in sequence.

2. Set the Machine

Infusion Temperature

Visual: Machine with temperature icon.

This temperature refers to the water inside the thermoblock. It differs from the beverage temperature in the cup or the temperature measured when the beverage comes out from the portafilter spouts.

• Press [one cup button] for Low temperature
• Press [two cup button] for Medium temperature
• Press [steam button] for High temperature

Water Hardness

Visual: Machine with water hardness icon.

• Press [one cup button] for Soft water
• Press [two cup button] for Medium water
• Press [steam button] for High water

Auto-off

Visual: Machine with auto-off icon.

• Press [one cup button] for 9 minutes
• Press [two cup button] for 30 minutes
• Press [steam button] for 3 hours

3. Exit the Menu

Exit the settings menu by waiting for 15 seconds.

Please note:

• The setting is automatically confirmed and is highlighted by a quick flashing of the light relative to the selection.
• If no selections are made for 15 seconds, the machine automatically exits programming and is ready for use again.

11. Default Values (Reset)

This resets all menu settings and programmed quantities back to the default values. To reset the default values, proceed as follows:

Visual: Steps 1-2 showing reset preparation: positioning spout, accessing menu.

1. Position the steam spout over the drip tray.
2. Enter the settings menu.
3. Turn the steam dial to the [steam symbol] position.
4. Press the [two cup button]. The three lights flash simultaneously to confirm that the original settings have been restored.
5. The [coffee button light] and [steam button light] flash to indicate that the steam dial must be closed again (symbol [closed dial]).

When the steam dial has been closed, the machine is ready for use.

12. Cleaning the Machine

The following parts of the machine must be hand cleaned regularly:

• The drip tray (A9)
• The coffee filters (C2, C3, and C4)
• The brewing unit (A5)
• The water tank (A3)
• The steam wand (A11) as described in section "Cleaning the steam wand".

Important!

• None of the components or accessories is dishwasher safe.
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or alcohol to clean the coffee machine.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits, as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
• If the machine is not used for more than one week, before using it again, we strongly recommend performing a rinse cycle as described in section "2. Preparing your machine for first use".

Danger!

• While cleaning, never immerse the coffee maker in water. It is an electrical machine.
• Before cleaning the outside of the machine, turn it off, unplug from the main socket, and allow to cool.

12.1 Cleaning the Drip Tray

Important!

The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the water level. Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray (fig. 1), the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned, otherwise, the water may overflow and damage the machine, the surface it rests on, or the surrounding area.

Visual: Steps 1-3 showing drip tray cleaning: removing drip tray, cleaning, replacing.

1. Remove the drip tray (A9) (fig. 2).
2. Remove the cup tray (A7), empty the water, and clean the drip tray with a cloth, then reassemble the drip tray. Extract the mugs or glasses tray (A10), clean with water, dry, and put back in the machine.
3. Put the drip tray back in place.

12.2 Cleaning the Coffee Filters

The coffee filters are designed to obtain the best possible coffee crema. For best results, filters must always be clean and free from coffee residues. After use, rinse filters under abundant running water (fig. 3), pushing the perforated filter to ensure it is correctly inserted in its housing (fig. 4). Make sure the hole underneath (fig. 5) is free from residues.

If filters are still dirty, or at least once a month, clean them thoroughly:

1. Extract the perforated filter by pulling the tab (fig. 6).
2. Rinse the filters under running water (fig. 7).
3. Ensure the holes are not clogged. If necessary, clean with a pin (figs. 5-7).
4. Dry all components with a cloth.
5. Replace the perforated filter in the housing and press as far as possible (fig. 4).

Pod Filter

Rinse under running water. Ensure the holes are not clogged. If necessary, clean with a pin (figs. 8-9).

12.3 Cleaning the Brewing Unit

After every 200 coffees, rinse the brewing unit by delivering about 0.5 L of water from the brewing unit (press the coffee button without using ground coffee).

12.4 Other Cleaning Operations

1. Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or alcohol to clean the coffee maker. Use only a soft damp cloth.
2. Clean the portafilter cup.

12.5 Cleaning the Water Tank

1. Clean the water tank regularly (about once a month) and whenever you replace the water softener filter (if present) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing-up liquid.
2. Remove the filter (if present) and rinse with running water.
3. Replace the filter (if provided) in the machine, fill the tank with fresh water, and replace the tank.
4. (If a water filter is present) Deliver about 100 ml of water.

13. Descaling

Visual: Clock showing approx. 25 minutes, De'Longhi descaler product image, empty tray.

Note:

• Before use, read the instructions and labelling on the descaler pack.
• It is important to use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
• Descaler could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.
• IF PRESENT, REMOVE THE WATER SOFTENER FILTER.

Visual: Steps 1-5 showing descaling process: orange light flashing, positioning container, filling tank with descaler, pressing button, turning steam dial, pressing button to start.

1. Descale the machine when the orange light on the [ON/OFF button] flashes. Setting the water hardness (see Section 8) will increase (harder water) or decrease (softer water) the frequency of descaling.
2. Make sure the portafilter is not attached and position a container under the hot water spout and brewing unit.
3. Fill the tank with the descaler solution, obtained by diluting the descaler provided with water (fill the water tank up to the MAX level).
4. Press and hold the [two cup button] for 10 seconds until the three buttons flash in sequence.
5. Turn the steam dial to the [steam symbol] position.
6. Press the [one cup button] to start descaling.

The descale program starts and the descaler liquid comes out of the steam wand and brewing unit. The descale program removes limescale deposits by automatically performing a series of rinses and pauses until the tank is empty.

Please note: During descaling, to clean the brewing unit, close the steam dial from time to time to deliver small quantities of descaler from the brewing unit.

Delivery stops and the orange [ON/OFF button light] continues to flash, indicating that descaling is still underway. This indicates that it is necessary to proceed with rinsing (see next steps).

Visual: Steps 7-10 showing rinsing process: emptying container, rinsing machine, second rinse.

7. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty.
8. The machine is now ready for rinsing through with clean water. Extract the water tank, empty, rinse under running water, fill with fresh water up to the MAX level, and put back in the machine.
9. Make sure the steam dial is in the [steam symbol] position, then press the [one cup button] to start rinsing. During rinsing, to clean the brewing unit, close the steam dial from time to time to deliver small quantities of water from the brewing unit.
10. Perform a second rinse from step 7 to 9, inserting the water filter hardness (if previously installed).

11. When the water tank is empty, the orange light goes out and descaling is complete. The [coffee button light] and [steam button light] flash.

12. Close the steam dial turning it to the 0 position.

13. Fill the water tank with fresh water.

The appliance is now ready to use.

14. Explanation of Lights

15. Troubleshooting