How to use and maintain the De'Longhi drip coffee/espresso combination machine:
Setting up:
- Insert charcoal filter if using
- Fill drip and espresso water tanks
- Set clock and auto on time if desired
Drip coffee:
1. Fill drip water tank
2. Insert filter and ground coffee
3. Set flavor selector
4. Press ON/OFF button or AUTO button for programmed start
5. Coffee brews into carafe on keep warm plate
Espresso:
1. Fill espresso water tank
2. Preheat unit for 30 min with filter holder attached
3. Add ground coffee to filter, tamp down
4. Attach filter holder, place cup under spout
5. Turn selector to espresso position, brew until desired amount
6. Remove filter holder, dispose of grounds
Cappuccino:
1. Make espresso first
2. Steam milk using steam wand
3. Pour steamed milk into espresso
Cleaning:
- Clean filter holders and drip trays regularly
- Descale both drip and espresso units periodically following instructions
- Clean espresso brew head every 300 cups
Troubleshooting:
- Refer to troubleshooting guide for solutions to common problems like slow brewing, acidic taste, no coffee dispensing, leaks, etc.
Other key points:
- Use cold, filtered water
- Adjust grind size if espresso extraction is too fast/slow
- Clean cappuccino frother thoroughly after each use
- Never immerse main unit in water