SMEG ECF01 (03) PDF MANUAL

The appliance must not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge, unless appropriately supervised, or instructed on the safe use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children must be supervised at all times to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be performed by children, unless closely supervised.

Never submerge the appliance in water.

This appliance is intended for household use. Moreover, it cannot be used:

– in kitchen areas provided for employees in shops, offices and other working environments;

– in farms/farm stay facilities

– by guests in hotels, motels and residential environments;

– in bed and breakfasts.

If the power cord is damaged, contact technical support to arrange for this to be replaced in order to avoid any possible hazards.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under the age of 8 years.

Children must never play with the appliance.

The appliance may be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

Disconnect the appliance from the power socket before assembly, disassembly and cleaning.

Surfaces marked with the hot surface symbol will become hot during use. This symbol is only present on some models.

Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely.

Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.

Switch off the appliance immediately after use.

Do not leave the coffee machine unattended during use.

Always disconnect the coffee machine from the power socket if it is left unattended and before assembly/disassembly of components or cleaning.

Unplug the coffee machine before cleaning it and if you notice any fault.

Let the coffee machine cool down before cleaning.

Do not use the coffee machine without the tank fitted or if there is no water in the tank.

Leave at least 3 cm of space between the coffee machine and any walls to the rear or side, and 15 cm clearance above the coffee machine.

Danger of burns! The coffee machine generates heat and produces hot water and steam during its operation.

Danger of burns! Do not touch the cup warmer shelf while the appliance is running.

Do not use the coffee machine with parts or accessories of other manufacturers.

Only use original spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer could lead to fires, electric shocks or personal injury.

Only place the coffee machine on level and dry surfaces.

Avoid getting the coffee machine wet and do not spray liquids onto it. In the event of contact with liquid, immediately switch off the power at the socket or main breaker and dry the appliance thoroughly: Electric shock hazard!

Do not use harsh detergents or sharp objects to clean the coffee machine.

Do not make any modifications to the appliance.

Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket, and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.

Prevent the power cord from coming into contact with sharp edges.

Never position the appliance above or near gas or electric hob burners when they are hot or in use, inside an oven or near other heat sources.

Do not position the appliance near sinks or taps.

Old appliances must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directive 2012/19/EU). They do not belong in household waste. To comply with current legislation, old appliances, on reaching the end of their useful lives, should be taken to a disposal facility where they can be sorted. This allows precious materials from old appliances to be recycled and helps protect the environment.

The appliances are packed in non-polluting and recyclable materials. Take these packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre.

Regarding plastic packaging, there is a danger of suffocation. Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. Do not let children play with the plastic bags.

1. Cup warmer shelf

2. Boiler outlet

3. Filter holder

4. Steel cup holder tray

5. Float

6. Stainless-steel drip tray

7. Hot water/steam nozzle and frothing nozzle for cappuccino

8. Steam knob

9. ON/OFF switch

10. Water tank lid

11. Water tank (1 litre)

12. Measuring/tamping scoop

13. Coffee soft pod filter

14. Ground coffee filter, 1 cup

15. Ground coffee filter, 2 cups

16. Water softener filter (optional)

17. One-cup coffee button (white light)

18. Two-cup coffee button (white light)

19. Steam button (white light)/Descale button (orange light)

20. Non-slip feet

1. Remove any labels and stickers from the coffee machine.

2. Carefully wash and dry the components of the coffee machine.

3. Remove the lid (1) by pulling it upwards, then remove the tank (2).

4. Fill the tank (2) with cool, clean water directly from the tap or using a jug, ensuring you do not exceed the maximum level on the tank.

Do not use the coffee machine without the tank fitted or if there is no water in the tank.

1. Switch on the coffee machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (1): the lights of the three buttons will flash in sequence.

2. The one-cup and two-cup lights flash to indicate that the machine is warming up. The coffee machine is ready for use as soon as the lights stop flashing and are lit steadily.

3. Rinse the internal circuits: Attach the filter holder to the coffee machine, place a container under the coffee dispensing spouts, and press the two-cup button. Repeat this process 5 times. Rinsing is also recommended if the machine has not been used for a long period.

4. Position a container under the hot water/steam nozzle.

5. Turn the steam knob to the hot water position and dispense 100 ml of water.

6. Return the steam knob to the off position.

To obtain the best results, prepare 4-5 coffees or cappuccinos first.

1. Insert the filter for ground coffee into the filter holder, choosing between the one-cup filter or two-cup filter. The corresponding symbol is on the bottom of each filter.

2. Fill the filter with coffee. For one cup, use a level measure (approx. 7 grams). For two cups, use two level measures. To obtain a strong coffee, tamp down firmly. For a lighter coffee, tamp less.

3. Tamp down the ground coffee using the tamping scoop.

4. Remove any excess coffee from around the edge of the filter holder. Attach the filter holder to the machine and turn it to the right until it is locked in position.

5. Position the cup(s) under the filter holder spouts and press the one-cup or two-cup dispense button.

6. Danger of burns: To avoid sprays, do not remove the filter holder while the machine is running. Wait for a few seconds after dispensing has stopped.

1. Insert the coffee soft pod filter in the filter holder.

2. Insert the soft pod in the filter holder, centering it as much as possible.

3. Proceed in the same manner as for ground coffee.

Danger of burns: To avoid sprays, do not remove the filter holder while the machine is running. Wait for a few seconds after dispensing has stopped.

You can stop the supply of coffee at any moment by pressing the dispense button again. To increase the quantity of coffee in the cup, hold down the dispense button.

1. Prepare an espresso coffee in a large cup.

2. Press the steam button; the light will flash.

3. Fill a container with 100 ml of semi-skimmed milk for each cappuccino you wish to prepare.

4. When the steam light stops flashing and is lit steadily, position an empty container underneath the frothing nozzle and open the steam knob to the steam position to discharge any water present, before closing the knob again.

5. Position the container with milk underneath the frothing nozzle, then immerse the nozzle a few millimeters into the milk. Turn the steam knob to the steam position and slowly move the container upwards to obtain creamier foam.

6. Once the volume of milk has doubled, immerse the frothing nozzle all the way and heat the milk up to 60°C. Stop the steam by turning the steam knob to the right.

7. Pour the milk into the cups with the espresso.

For reasons of hygiene, it is advisable to clean the frothing nozzle for cappuccino after use. Discharge any milk residue by turning the steam nozzle to let the steam out. Do not dispense steam for longer than 60 seconds.

1. Turn the machine on and wait until the coffee dispensing indicator lights are no longer blinking.

2. Position a container underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino.

3. Turn the steam knob to the hot water position to let out the hot water.

Do not dispense hot water for longer than 60 seconds.

1. Ensure the machine is ready for use, then press and hold the steam button for 10 seconds until the three buttons start flashing. The machine is now in settings mode.

2. Adjust the machine settings to your requirements.

3. To exit the menu, wait 15 seconds without pressing any buttons.

1. Access the settings menu.

2. Press the one-cup button to select the coffee temperature. The lights for the current setting will turn on.

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence. Press the button corresponding to the required temperature: one-cup for low, two-cup for medium, or steam for high.

4. The one-cup button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

To modify the quantity of coffee dispensed by the machine:

1. Position one or two cups under the filter holder spouts.

2. Press the button for one cup or two cups and hold it down.

3. The machine will start dispensing coffee.

4. Release the button as soon as the required quantity of coffee is reached.

5. The light flashes to indicate that the selected quantity has been stored.

1. Access the settings menu.

2. Press the two-cup button to select the water hardness. The lights for the current setting will turn on.

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.

4. Press the relative button to select the water hardness: one-cup for soft, two-cup for medium, or steam for hard.

5. The two-cup button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

1. Access the settings menu.

2. Press the steam button to select the auto shut-off time. The lights for the current setting will turn on.

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.

4. Press the button corresponding to the time you wish to set: one-cup for 9 minutes, two-cup for 30 minutes, or steam for 3 hours.

5. The steam button flashes to indicate that the selection has been stored.

1. Access the settings menu.

2. Turn the steam knob to the steam position.

3. Press the steam button: the three lights will flash to indicate that the factory defaults have been reset.

4. Return the steam knob to the off position.

The boiler must be cooled down if you wish to prepare a coffee immediately after frothing milk. If this procedure is not performed, the coffee dispensed will taste burnt.

1. Position a container underneath the frothing nozzle for cappuccino and open the steam knob to dispense hot water.

2. Hot water will stop coming out as soon as the boiler has cooled down.

3. Close the steam knob again and prepare the coffee.

General Instructions & Safety:

Unplug the coffee machine before cleaning it.

Do not immerse the coffee machine in water or other liquids.

Let the coffee machine cool down before cleaning.

Do not use steam jets to clean the coffee machine.

Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts with metal surface finishes (e.g. anodised, nickel- or chrome-plated).

Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents or sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning the Body:

To keep the outer surface in good condition, it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let the appliance cool down first. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.

Cleaning the drip tray:

1. The drip tray is equipped with a red float which sticks out of the cup holder tray when the maximum liquid level is exceeded.

2. Remove the cup holder tray and then remove the drip tray to empty it.

3. Clean the drip tray with a cloth and then reposition it together with the cup holder tray.

Cleaning the coffee filters:

Clean the coffee filters regularly under running water. If the holes are blocked, clean them with a pin or a brush.

Cleaning the frothing nozzle for cappuccino:

1. Clean the nozzle immediately after use. Turn the steam knob to let a little steam out and drive out any milk inside the nozzle.

2. Shut off the coffee machine.

3. Hold the tube of the frothing nozzle still with one hand and use the other to rotate the frothing nozzle anticlockwise and pull it off downwards.

4. Remove the rubber connecting nozzle from the frothing nozzle tube by pulling it downwards.

5. Wash the frothing nozzle and rubber connecting nozzle thoroughly with warm water.

6. Check that the hole is not blocked.

7. Insert the rubber connecting nozzle back into the frothing nozzle tube then replace the frothing nozzle by pushing it upwards and rotating it anticlockwise.

Cleaning the boiler outlet:

The boiler outlet must be rinsed every 200 coffees made by dispensing approximately 500 ml of water by pressing the coffee dispense button without adding ground coffee or a soft pod.

Cleaning the water tank:

Clean the water tank once a month using a moist cloth and mild detergent.

The coffee machine needs descaling when the orange light on the steam button lights up.

Descaling Cycle:

1. Fill the water tank with a solution of water and descaler, following the instructions on the package.

2. Press the ON/OFF switch.

3. Remove the filter holder and position a container underneath the frothing nozzle.

4. Wait for the coffee lights to come on steadily.

5. Press the steam button and hold for 10 seconds until the three buttons flash in sequence.

6. Turn the steam knob to the steam position.

7. Press the one-cup button to start descaling.

8. The descaling cycle automatically performs a series of rinse cycles at intervals to remove scale from the inside of the coffee machine, continuing until the tank is empty. During this cycle, close the steam knob every so often to make some of the descaling solution come out from the boiler outlet.

9. The descaling cycle will stop and the orange steam light will flash.

Rinse Cycle:

10. Remove the water tank, empty it and rinse it out.

11. Fill the tank with water to the maximum level mark and insert it into its housing.

12. Position an empty container underneath the frothing nozzle and check that the steam knob is in the steam position.

13. Press the steam button again to start the rinse cycle. During this cycle, close the steam knob every so often to rinse off the boiler outlet.

14. When the tank is empty it means that the rinse cycle is finished, and the orange steam light will turn off.

15. Turn the steam knob to the off position.

Safety Warning: The descaler contains acid which can irritate the skin and eyes. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety warnings on the pack to the letter. Use descaler products recommended by Smeg to avoid damage to the coffee machine.

If the problem has not been resolved or in the case of other types of fault, contact your local technical support centre.