EC685 EC695 EC785 - Coffee Maker - 2 cup button - Steam button - Descale light

Oct 23, 2026

Safety warnings and operating instructions for a De’Longhi espresso coffee maker model line EC685/EC695/EC785. The manual details appliance parts, control panel buttons and indicator lights, and included/optional accessories such as filters, tamper, and water softener filter. It guides initial preparation with water filling, self-diagnosis rinse, hot-water purging, and routine cleaning practices. It then explains coffee preparation using ground coffee or pods, including dosing, tamping, correct button use, delivery interruption, and tips for hotter espresso.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

Description

Preparing the appliance

Setting up the appliance

Making coffee

How to make espresso coffee using pods

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| 9 | | --- | --- | 12 12 4 | | 16 | | --- | --- | 18 19 22 Before using the appliance, always read the safety warnings. 1. DESCRIPTION 1.1 Description of appliance-A A1 . Water tank lid A2 . Water tank extraction handle A3 . Water tank A4 . Cup warmer A5 . Coffee spouts A6 . Main switch (ON/OFF) A7 . Cup grille A8 . Water level indicator in drip tray A9 . Drip tray A10. Mug or glass tray (Only in certain models) A11 . Steam dial A12 . Hot water/steam dispenser A13 . Hot water/steam nozzle A14 . Frother dial A15 . Hot water/steam wand 1.2 Description of control panel-B B1 . 1 cup button B2 . “ON”light (white) in the button B3 . 2 cup button B4 . “ON”light (white) in the button B5 . Steam button B6 . “ON”light (white) in the button B7 . “Descale light”(orange) 1.3 Description of accessories-C C1 . Filter holder C2 . 1-cup filter ( symbol under filter C3 . 2-cup filter ( symbol under filter) C4 . Pod filter ( symbol under filter) (Only in certain models) C5 . Scoop/Tamper (Only in certain models) C6 . Tamper (Only in certain models) C7 . Water softener filter (not included, available for purchase at authorised service centres) C8 . Water hardness test C9 . Descaler (Only in certain models) C10. Milk jug (Only in certain models) Please note: to identify your model, see the nameplate located on the bottom of the appliance. 1.4 Optional cleaning accessories recommended by the manufacturer For more information, [visit www.delonghi.com](visit www.delonghi.com). Water softener filter EAN: 8004399327252 2. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE Wash all accessories with warm water and washing-up liquid, then proceed as follows: 1. Extract the water tank (A3) (fig. 1) and fill it with fresh clean water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level (fig. 2) . 2. Reinsert the tank, pressing lightly to open the valves located on the bottom of the tank itself. Important: Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or without the tank. Please note: You should customise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions in section “9. Settings menu” 3. SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE When used for the first time, the internal circuits of the appliance must be rinsed as follows: 1. Plug into the mains socket. Press the main switch (A6) (fig. 3) . 2. The appliance runs a self-diagnosis cycle, indicated by the sequential flashing of the three keys 3. The lights and flash, indicating that the appliance is heating up: when the lights are steadily lit, the appliance is ready to perform a rinse cycle. 4. Attach the filter holder to the appliance; align the filter holder handle with “INSERT”, then rotate to the right until the handle is aligned with “CLOSE”(fig. 9) . 5. Place a container with a capacity of at least 0.5 litres under the coffee spout (A5) and the hot water/steam dispenser (fig. 4) . 6. Press the button . Repeat this procedure 5 times. 7. Turn the steam dial (A11) to position (fig. 5) and dispense hot water: the appliance automatically stops dispensing and the lights and flash. Turn the knob back to position ○ . The purpose of this procedure is to purge any water from the circuit before using steam to prepare a beverage. The appliance is ready for use. Please note: It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank. This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge. 4. MAKING COFFEE 1. Place the ground coffee filter (C2) or (C3) in the filter holder (C1) (fig. 6) . 2. Fill the filter with ground coffee (fig. 7) . Make sure to use finely ground coffee specifically for espresso. 3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press down gently with the tamper (C5) or (C6) (fig. 8). Make sure the coffee is at the right level after tamping. You may need to add more coffee.

FAQs

What should be done before using the espresso machine for the first time?

Rinse the internal circuits by plugging in, running the self-diagnosis cycle, attaching the filter holder, placing a container under the spout/dispenser, and repeating the rinse procedure the instructed number of times, then running hot water to purge the circuit.

How do you prepare ground coffee for espresso?

Place the correct ground coffee filter in the filter holder, add finely ground espresso coffee, distribute evenly and gently press with the tamper, clean excess from the rim, attach the holder, then select the appropriate coffee button to start automatic delivery.

What are key tips to get a hotter espresso?

Warm cups with a little hot water before brewing, preheat using the same cup with the hot water button (without adding coffee), increase coffee temperature in the settings menu, and use the cup warmer during operation.

Oct 23, 2026

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