De'Longhi TrueBrew CAM51035M Quick Start Guide
Easily register your machine and get more out of your coffee experience.
In the Box
The box contains the following components:
- A. Bean container and pre-ground coffee lid
- B. Pre-ground coffee funnel
- C. Beans container funnel seat
- D. Pre-ground coffee funnel
- E Water tank lid
- F. Water tank
- G. Control panel
- H. Coffee spout
- I. Infuser
- L. Tray assemble
- M. Cup holder
- N. Cup tray
- O. Drip tray water level indicator
- P. Disposal water container
- Q. Coffee grounds container
- R. Drip tray
- S. Carafe
- T. Ground coffee measuring spoon
- U. Total Hardness indicator paper test
Also included are the 'Get Started & Owner's Instructions Booklets'.
Easy Registration
Register your Automatic Coffee Machine and become a De'Longhi Club Member to receive benefits such as:
- +1 Additional Year of Warranty for registering the product
- 20% Discount on Accessories
- Private Online Sales
- De'Longhi Specialist Support
- Easy Ordering
- Exclusive Coffee Events & News
How to Register:
- Step 1: Take a Photo - Snap a photo of the camera icon, including the points.
- Step 2: Send Photo - Send the photo via text (to 71403), Facebook Messenger, or upload online at www.delonghi.photo.
Need Help? Visit photoregister.com/help or text HELP to 71403.
Contact Us: Call 1-800-945-0929 or visit Delonghi.com.
Control Panel Overview
Familiarize yourself with the control panel:
- On/Off button
- Size selector button
- Type selector button
- Brew button
- Settings menu button
- Scroll button
- Descale button
- Auto ON light
- AM/PM selector light
- General alarm
- Beans light
- Water tank light
- Ground container light
- Beep sound off light
- Temperature light
- Water hardness light
First Use
- Remove all stickers and clean accessories with warm water and mild detergent. Dry them.
- Connect the machine to the mains socket. The water tank light will be on, and the 'brew' button will blink.
- Add fresh water to the water tank up to the 'MAX' level.
- Place a 7 fl oz (minimum) container under the coffee spouts. Note: Water will be delivered during priming.
- Press the 'brew' button.
- Set the Time: Press the Settings button (5). The AM light will turn on. Use the Scroll button (6) to select the hour, then use the Settings button (5) again to select minutes. Press the Scroll button (6) until the desired time is displayed.
Brewing Coffee
- Ensure the water tank is full and turn on the machine.
- Add fresh beans into the bean container.
- Select the beverage size by pressing the 'size' button.
- Select the beverage strength by pressing the 'type' button. Refer to pages 7 and 8 for 'over ice' and other options.
- Place a cup under the spouts. Use the cup holder for smaller cups.
- Press 'brew' to start brewing. The delivery is complete when the Brew button stops blinking.
Espresso Style: A recipe inspired by the famous Italian Espresso, brewed with higher pressure and topped with a layer of nut-brown crema.
Using Pre-ground Coffee
- Select the desired beverage size by pressing the 'size' button. This function is available for 3 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz brews.
- Press the 'type' button until the 'over ice' light comes on.
- Press 'brew'. The 'type' button will blink.
- Add the pre-ground coffee into the funnel using the recommended scoops: 1-2 for Espresso Style (3 oz), 2 for 8 oz, and 3 for 12 oz and 16 oz.
- Once pre-ground coffee is added, press the 'brew' button to start brewing.
Over Ice Brewing
- Select the beverage size.
- Select 'Over Ice' by pressing the 'type' button until the 'over ice' light is on.
- Press 'brew'. The strength and pre-ground options will start blinking.
- Press 'type' to select the desired strength.
- Place a cup filled halfway with ice cubes under the coffee spouts.
- Press 'brew' to start brewing. Add more ice cubes once coffee delivery is finished. If pre-ground coffee was selected, add it to the funnel and press 'brew' again.
Auto ON Function
Set your machine to brew your beverage at a certain time.
- Press the button until the light starts blinking.
- Press the button; the light will stay steady on.
- Select your beverage size using the 'size' button and the strength (light, gold, bold) using the 'type' button.
- Press the button to confirm. The time will start blinking.
- Use the scroll button to change the time and the other button to switch from hours to minutes.
- Press the button to confirm and save the parameters. The light will stay on. Remember to place a cup under the coffee spouts.
Note: The Auto ON function turns off after brewing. To activate it again with saved parameters, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
Cleaning
Keeping your machine clean improves beverage quality and lifespan. The 'clean' light indicates it's time to clean the ground container.
- Open the Tray assemble.
- Remove and clean the ground container and water container.
- Empty and clean the drip tray. If the red indicator is raised, the drip tray is full of water, even if the 'ground container' light is off. Proceed with cleaning steps 1, 2, and 3.
Maintenance
Clean the inside of the machine once a month.
- Turn off the machine and open the Tray Assemble.
- Press the two red release buttons inwards and pull the infuser outwards.
- Soak the infuser in warm water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap. Do not use soap or detergent.
- Clean the housing of any residues and push the infuser back in place until it clicks.
Descaling
Promptly descale when the descale button lights up. Follow the user manual's descaling section. This process takes about 30 minutes and is necessary for machine longevity and brewing quality. Descaling frequency depends on water hardness.
Set Water Hardness
- Dip the provided Total Hardness Indicator in a glass of water for one second and shake it.
- Wait a couple of minutes. Read the indicator paper colors and compare with the table: Level 1 - Soft Water, Level 2 - Slightly Hard Water, Level 3 - Hard Water, Level 4 - Very Hard Water.
- Set water hardness on your machine by pressing the Settings Menu button until the light is on.
- Use the Scroll button (1, 2, 3 or 4) to select the level based on your water hardness test results.