Delonghi ECAM65055MS Prima Donna Elite Coffee Machine User Manual
IN THE BOX
- A1. Beans container lid
- A2. Pre-ground coffee funnel lid
- A3. Beans container coffee funnel
- A4. Pre-ground coffee funnel
- A5. Grinding adjustment dial
- A6. Cup warmer shelf
- A7. ON/STANDBY button
- A8. Brewing unit
- A9. Hot water and steam nozzle
- A10. Coffee grounds container
- A11. Cup tray
- A12. Drip tray water level indicator
- A13. Drip tray grille
- A14. Drip tray
- A15. Water tank lid
- A16. Water tank
- A17. Water softener filter housing
- A18. Infuser door
- A19. Infuser
- A20. Power cord
- A21. Main switch (ON/OFF)
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
- C1. “Total Hardness Test” indicator paper
- C2. Pre-ground coffee measuring scoop
- C3. Descaler
- C4. Water softener filter (certain models only)
- C5. Cleaning brush
- C6. Hot water /steam spout
- C7. Spout release button
- D1. Froth adjustment and CLEAN dial
- D2. Milk container lid
- D3. Milk container
- D4. Milk intake tube
- D5. Frothed milk spout (adjustable)
CONTROL PANEL & DISPLAY
- B1. Display
- B2. Selection arrows
- B3. Beverage selection menu
(other than directly selected beverages):- CAPPUCCINO+
- FLAT WHITE
- CAPPUCCINO MIX
- ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
- HOT WATER
- 2X ESPRESSO
- STEAM
- B4. Customizable profiles
(see ”13. Memorizing your personal profile”) - B5. Selected strength
- B6. Menu to customize the beverages settings
- B7. Standard or Custom strength/quantity
- B8. Settings menu
- B9. Selected quantity
Directly selected beverages:
- B10. CAPPUCCINO
- B11. LATTE MACCHIATO
- B12. LATTE
- B13. HOT MILK
- B14. ESPRESSO
- B15. COFFEE
- B16. LONG
- B17. DOPPIO+
GET READY
Download the De Longhi Coffee Link App. Connect via Bluetooth to your machine to access many functions and settings remotely.
Remove all stickers and clean all accessories with warm water and mild detergent and dry them. Follow the instructions on the display of the machine. Priming the machine is only required the first time out of the box.
6: The machine will deliver hot water and will shut off automatically once rinsing is complete.
BREW ESPRESSO
The first time using the machine, brew and dump the first 3-4 espressos. If you haven’t been using the machine for 3-4 days, perform a rinsing cycle ( Settings Menu ––> Rinsing) before brewing.
2: To brew the perfect espresso set your grinder following the “Extraction Guidelines” on page 10.
5: Select one of the recipes on the control panel. More recipes are available on the Beverage selection menu ( ). Preparation will start with default strength and quantity, which can be changed by customizing your recipes.
MILK RECIPIES
To make a Milk recipe, use the provided milk container. Use cold cow milk or your preferred milk alternative. Whole milk or oat milk will give the best results.
- 1: Open the lid and make sure the milk intake tube is correctly inserted in the bottom of the milk container lid.
- 4: Select a milk based recipe.
- 5: Use the selector to choose between flatter or dryer foam. On the screen, the machine will suggest what to select based on your chosen recipe.
- 6: Once finished, twist the selector to “clean” position to perform a rinsing of the milk container lid. If you prepare multiple milk recipes, you should do this only after you finished your last recipe. Store the remaining milk in the container in the fridge.
CUSTOMIZE RECIPES
Temporary Personalization:
Temporarily personalize the volume and stength of recipes.
Advanced Personalization:
Save and access up to 6 different profiles and personalize. Save recipes with the function.
Pre-ground:
To use pre-ground coffee, press the strength selector until the icon shows on the screen and add one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee in the dedicated funnel.
EXTRACTION GUIDELINES
Depending on your choice of beans, you might need to adjust the grinder setting to a finer or more coarse choice.
Perfect espresso
- Flow like warm honey
- Nut-brown Crema
- Well balanced and lingering taste
Under extracted
- Flowing fast like water
- Light and pale Crema
Over extracted
- Flowing in drips or not at all
- Crema very dark and not uniform
CLEANING
Keeping your machine clean will improve quality of the beverage and life span of the machine.
- Empty drip tray daily and empty coffee ground container when lights come up.
- Once a month, clean the inside of the machine. Follow User Manual detailed instructions.
- Remove and clean each part of the milk container lid. Follow User Manual section 11 detailed instructions.
- After using the steam spout to forth milk, remove and clean each part.
DESCALING - Promptly descale when indication light comes on. The frequency of the need to descale of the machine depends on the water
hardness setting. See User Manual for more information and detailed instructions.
INSERT WATER FILTER
To ensure better quality of the water install the provided water filter. Under normal use, filters last about 3 months. If coffee maker is left unused, the filter will last a maximum of 3 weeks*. You can purchase extra fitlers on www.delonghi.com *The type of filter may vary.
- 2: From the Settings Menu, select Water Filter and follow the step by step instructions on the screen.
- 3: Be ready with a large container (17 fl oz min), to collect the water that will be delivered from the water spout during the installation process.
SET WATER HARDNESS
Analyze the hardness of your water to set your machine accordingly.
- 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 this table.
- Set water hardness on the machine from Settings Menu ––> Water Hardness. Follow instructions on the screen.
ACCESSORIES
FAQS
Q: What type of coffee beans can I use with this machine?
A: The DeLonghi Prima Donna Elite can use any type of coffee beans you prefer. You have the flexibility to experiment with different roasts and flavors to find your favorite.
Q: Can I use pre-ground coffee with this machine?
A: Yes, the Prima Donna Elite has a bypass doser that allows you to use pre-ground coffee instead of whole beans. This is useful if you want to brew a different type of coffee without changing the beans in the hopper.
Q: How many drinks can I make with one water reservoir fill?
A: The water reservoir capacity of the Prima Donna Elite is approximately 1.8 liters, which is enough to make several drinks before needing to refill. The exact number of drinks will depend on the size and type of beverages you are making.
Q: Does this machine have a milk frother?
A: Yes, the Prima Donna Elite comes with an integrated milk frother. It allows you to create rich and creamy milk foam for various espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.
Q: Can I customize the strength and size of the coffee?
A: Absolutely! This machine offers customization options for strength, temperature, and size of your coffee. You can adjust these settings according to your preferences using the intuitive control panel or the accompanying mobile app.
Q: How do I clean and maintain the machine?
A: The Prima Donna Elite has automatic cleaning and maintenance functions. It features a built-in rinsing, descaling, and milk cleaning program. Additionally, it has a removable brewing unit, drip tray, and water reservoir, which can be cleaned separately.
Q: Can I program the machine to make coffee at a specific time?
A: Yes, you can program the Prima Donna Elite to start brewing coffee at a specific time using its built-in timer function. This allows you to wake up to a freshly brewed cup of coffee.