Espresso Coffee Maker

Model: ECM90 | Batch: PR4955

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Carefully read all instructions before use and save for future reference.
 1. SAFETY WARNINGS

Danger! Failure to observe the warnings may result in life-threatening injury

by electric shock.

This is an electrical appliance and may cause electrical shocks.

You should therefore follow these safety warnings:
1. Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.
2. Never touch the plug with damp hands.
3. Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times,
enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.
4. Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the cord as
you could damage it.
5. To disconnect the appliance completely you must unplug it
from the mains socket.
6. If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair it. Turn
it off, unplug it from the mains socket and contact our
Customer Service.
7. Before cleaning the appliance, turn it off, unplug it from the
mains socket and allow it to cool.
8. The appliance is not to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
9. Children must not play with the appliance.

Important: Failure to observe the warning could result in injury

or damage to the appliance.
Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from children.
Danger of burns! Failure to observe the warning could result in
scalds or burns.
This appliance produces hot water and steam may form while it is in opera-
tion. Avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.
1.1 Designated use and restrictions

This appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee or hot water and to
heat milk using steam.

To fill the tank, use only drinking water as described in the Instructions for
Use.

Never use the hot water/steam wand with beverages other than milk.

Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The

manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the
appliance.

1.2 Instructions for Use

Read the Instructions for Use carefully before using the appliance. Failure
to follow the Instructions for Use may result in injuries or damage to the
appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure to respect
the Instructions for Use.

Please note:
Keep this manual for future reference. If the appliance is passed to other
persons, they must also be provided with this manual.

1.3 Checking the appliance

After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and
undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance
if it is visibly damaged.
 2. DISPOSING OF THE APPLIANCE

The appliance must not be disposed of with household waste, but

taken to an authorised waste separation and recycling centre.

3. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Model No. ECM90

Rated Voltage 220-240V~
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Total Power 1150-1360W
Pressure 20 Bar
Water Tank Capacity 0.9L
Size 293mm * 125mm * 295mm
Weight 3.2kg

None of the components or accessories are dishwasher-safe.

 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Removable water tank 10. Steam wand

2. Holding plate/cup warmer 11. Anti-scald tube
3. Measuring spoon/tamper 12. Steam/Water knob
4. 1-cup filter 13. On/off button
5. 2-cup filter 14. 1-cup button
6. Filter holder/ portafilter 15. 2-cup button
7. Drip tray cover 16. Steam button
8. Drip tray 17. Hot water button
9. Steam nozzle
 5. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Important! When you install the appliance, you should respect the
following safety warnings:
• Water penetrating the coffee maker could cause damage. Do not
place the appliance near taps or sinks.
• The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains freezes. Do
not install the appliance in a room where the temperature could drop
below freezing point.
• Arrange the cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp
edges or contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).
• The appliance gives off heat. After positioning the appliance on the
worktop, leave a space of at least 3 cm between the appliance’s
surfaces and the side and rear walls and at least 15cm above the
machine.
• Clean all the removable parts with tap water.

5.1 Connecting the Appliance

Danger!
Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that indicated
on the rating plate on the appliance. Connect the appliance to an earthed
and correctly installed socket.
 6. FILLING THE WATER TANK

Please note:
Before first use, wash the water tank and all accessories with warm
water.
1. Remove the tank by pulling it back.
2. Fill the tank with fresh, clean water, taking care not to exceed the
MAX level. Put the tank back in the appliance.

Important:
Never operate the appliance without water in the tank or without the tank
attached.
Please fill it with drinking water or filtered water. Hard water will cause to
shorten the service life of the machine. Do not add any chemical cleaners
to the tank.

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.
 7. FIRST USE

Before first use, rinse the internal circuit as follows:

1. Fill the water tank according to chapter 6 and attach the filter holder
to the machine.
2. Plug in. All lights flash 3 times and all lights off for standby mode.
3. Press the ON/OFF button, the 1-CUP and 2-CUP lights flash to
indicate the appliance is heating up.
4. Press the STEAM button and turn on the steam knob to release the
residual air. Keep this operation last for 30 seconds until the steam
comes out.

Important: The residual air inside may cause the machine to not work
properly!

5. Turn off the STEAM button and press the ON/OFF button to turn off
the machine.
6. Attach the filter holder to the appliance.
7. Press the ON/OFF button, place a container with a minimum
capacity of 500 ml under the boiler outlet and press the 2-CUP
button when the lights are steady. Repeat this operation 5 times.
8.1 How to make a hotter coffee

• Warm the cups before making coffee by rinsing them with a little hot
water.
• Attach the filter holder to the appliance with the filter in place but
without adding ground coffee. Using the same cup as will later be used
to make the coffee, press the 1-CUP button. Discard the water after a
few seconds, when the hot water had a chance to heat the cup.
• Rest the cups you will be using on the cup warmer which becomes hot
during operation.

8.2 How to prepare espresso coffee using pre-ground coffee

• Place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder.

• For single-shot coffee, use the filter with the 1-CUP symbol on the
bottom. To make a double-shot coffee or two coffees, use the filter with
the 2-CUP symbol on the bottom.
• Place pre-ground coffee in the filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to
prevent the pre-ground coffee from overflowing.

To remove/insert the filter, align the circular marking inside the filter to the
notch on the handle-side of the portafilter.

Important: For correct operation, before filling with pre-ground coffee,

make sure there are no coffee residues left in the filter from the last time
you made coffee.
• Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the
tamper.
• Correct pressing of the pre-ground coffee is essential to obtain a
good espresso. If you press too firmly, the coffee will be delivered too
slowly and will be over-extracted. If you press too lightly, the coffee
will be delivered too quickly and will become sour.
• Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach
the filter holder to the appliance. To attach correctly, align the filter
holder handle with the UNLOCK symbol, attach the filter holder
and rotate the handle towards the right until aligned with the LOCK
symbol.
• Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts.
• Make sure the lights corresponding to the coffee buttons are on, then
press the 1-CUP or 2-CUP coffee button. The appliance proceeds to
make the coffee and delivery is stopped automatically.
• To remove the filter holder, turn the handle from right (LOCK) to left
(UNLOCK).

Danger of burns!
To avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is
delivering coffee. Always wait for a few seconds after delivery.
8.3 Programming the quantities of coffee in the cup

The appliance is set to automatically deliver standard quantities of coffee.

To change these quantities, proceed as follows:
1. Prepare the espresso coffee as described in section 8.2
2. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts.
3. Press and hold the button you want to programme 1-CUP or 2-CUP.
The coffee maker starts delivering coffee.
4. Once the required quantity of coffee has been delivered into the cup,
release the button. Delivery stops and the beep sound indicates that the
quantity has been saved correctly.
5. When the two coffee lights turn on steadily, the appliance is ready for
use.

Please note: For 1-CUP, the shortest delivery time is 12 seconds, and the
longest delivery time is 22 seconds. For 2-CUP, the shortest delivery time is
20 seconds, and the longest delivery time is 51 seconds.

8.4 Resetting the quantity of coffee

If you want to reset the programmed quantity of coffee, please proceed as
follows:
1. Connect the machine to the power supply but do not press the ON/
OFF button.
2. Press 1-CUP and 2-CUP simultaneously (do not release) for 3 seconds,
then the machine will beep and all lights will flash 3 times indicating
that the quantity of coffee has been reset.
 9. HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO

1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous sections,

using sufficiently large cups.
2. Press the STEAM button.
3. In the meantime, fill the milk jug with about 100 grams of milk for
each cappuccino to be prepared. Put an empty container under the
steam wand and turn the steam knob to release some steam. Turn
back to the OFF position and remove the empty container.
4. Place the jug containing the milk under the wand.
5. Immerse the wand in the milk. Never immerse the black ring. Turn
the knob to the STEAM position. To obtain a creamier froth, immerse
the wand in the milk and rotate the container with slow upward
movements.
6. When the required temperature (the ideal is 60°C) and froth density
is reached, turn the steam dial to the OFF position.
7. 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 make coffee again immediately after frothing milk, the boiler must
first be cooled or the coffee will be burnt, so we suggest pressing the
1-CUP or 2-CUP button and releasing high-temperature water before
making another cup of coffee.
• Be careful about the splashing hot water and steam released from the
steam wand.
• When the steam button is lit up, you can not choose the 1-CUP or
2-CUP function - press the steam button again to cancel the steam
mode.
• Do not steam for more than 60 seconds.
 10. HOW TO MAKE HOT WATER

1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Put a cup under the steam wand.
3. Press the ‘HOT WATER’ button and open the steam knob to dispense
water.
4. You can stop the water by pressing the ‘HOT WATER’ button again.

Please note:

Water will be hot. If using a metal jug, the jug will get hot. Risk of
scalding and burns.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the appliance and unplug when the
appliance is not in use.
 11. CLEANING

Important!
• 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 appliance is not used for more than one week, before using it
again, we strongly recommend you perform a rinse cycle as described
in section ”7. First Use”.
Danger!
• While cleaning, never immerse the coffee maker in water or any other
liquid. It is an electrical appliance.

11.1 Descale
Important: To ensure the pure taste of coffee, please descale the coffee
machine every 2-3 months of use.
1. Ensure that the descaling product is suitable for coffee machines.
2. Fill the water tank with the descaling solution.
3. Place a large container on the drip tray. Operate as if making coffee
and steaming until the tank is empty.
4. Rinse the water tank and fill it with fresh water.
5. Operate as if making coffee and flush water through the machine. This
will remove any traces of the descaling solution.
6. Store the cleaned coffee machine unplugged with no coffee in the filter
and with the water tank empty.

11.2 Cleaning the drip tray

Important! Please pay attention to the amount of water in the drip tray. The
drip tray must be emptied and cleaned otherwise the water may overflow
and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the surrounding area.
We suggest cleaning it after each use. When cleaning the drip tray, please
proceed as follows:
• Remove the drip tray and cup tray.
• Separate the cup tray and drip tray, clean them with a soft damp cloth,
 then reassemble them.
• Dry it and put it back in the machine.

11.3 Cleaning the coffee filters

Clean the coffee filters regularly:
• Rinse the filters under running water;
• Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

11.4 Other cleaning operations

• Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the coffee maker.
Use a soft damp cloth only.
• Clean the filter holder cup.

11.7 Cleaning the water tank

Clean the water tank regularly (about once a month) with a damp cloth
and a little mild washing-up liquid.

11.8 Cleaning the steam wand.

Important:
For hygiene reasons, the steam wand should always be cleaned after use.
Turn the steam dial to deliver a little steam for a few seconds. This causes
the steam wand to discharge any milk left inside.
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance off.
2. Ensure that the steam wand is cool before cleaning. Pull the Froth
Nozzle off the Steam Wand and wash under running water to remove
any milk residue.

Danger!
While cleaning, never immerse the coffee maker in water.
It is an electrical appliance.
 12. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

No espresso coffee Residual air inside Open the steam knob after heating
is delivered up as described in section ‘7.FIRST
USE’
No water in the tank Fill the tank
The holes in the filter holder Clean the filter holder spout holes
are blocked

The filter is blocked Clean as described in section “11.3

Cleaning the coffee filters”
The tank has been inserted Press the tank down lightly to open
incorrectly and the valves on the valves on the bottom
the bottom are not open
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section
“11.1 Descale”
The espresso coffee The filter holder has been Attach the filter holder correctly and
drips from the edges inserted incorrectly or is dirty rotate firmly as far as it will go
of the filter holder The holes in the filter holder Clean the filter holder spout holes
rather than the holes spouts are blocked
The filter is blocked Clean as described in section “11.3
Cleaning the coffee filters”
The filter holder Too much coffee has been Use the measure supplied and
cannot be attached placed in the filter make sure you are using the correct
to the appliance filter for the type of preparation

The appliance will No water in the tank Fill the tank with water
not make any coffee
The tank has been inserted Press the tank down lightly to open
and the function
incorrectly and the valves on the valves on the bottom
button lights flash
the bottom are not open
for a few seconds.
The filter is blocked Clean as described in section “11.3
Cleaning the coffee filters”
 Cleaning the coffee filters”
The filter holder Too much coffee has been Use the measure supplied and
cannot be attached placed in the filter make sure you are using the correct
to the appliance filter for the type of preparation

The appliance will No water in the tank Fill the tank with water
not make any coffee
The tank has been inserted Press the tank down lightly to open
and the function
incorrectly and the valves on the valves on the bottom
button lights flash
the bottom are not open
for a few seconds.
The filter is blocked Clean as described in section “11.3
Cleaning the coffee filters”
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section
“11.1Descale”

The coffee is too The pre-ground coffee is not Press the pre-ground coffee more
light (delivered from pressed down firmly enough firmly
the spout too fast) There is not enough pre- Increase the quantity of pre-ground
ground coffee coffee
The pre-ground coffee is too Use only pre-ground coffee for
coarse espresso coffee makers
The wrong type of pre-ground Change the type of pre-ground
coffee is being used coffee

The coffee is too The pre-ground coffee is Press the coffee down less firmly
dark (delivered from pressed down too firmly
the spout too slowly) There is not enough pre- Reduce the quantity of pre-ground
ground coffee coffee

The filter is blocked Clean as described in section “11.3

Cleaning the coffee filters”
The pre-ground coffee is too Use only pre-ground coffee for
fine espresso coffee makers
The pre-ground coffee is too Use pre-ground coffee for espresso
fine or damp coffee makers only and make sure
it is not too damp
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section
“11.1 Descale”
No milk froth is Milk not cold enough Always use milk at refrigerator
 Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section
“11.1 Descale”
No milk froth is Milk not cold enough Always use milk at refrigerator
formed when making temperature (5°C)
cappuccino Cappuccino maker dirty Clean as described in section “11.6
Cleaning the steam wand after
using”
Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in section
“11.1 Descale”

The appliance does Disconnect the appliance

not function and all immediately and contact
function button Customer Service
lights flash

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