De'Longhi Dedica, EC680: How To Descale Your Machine

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • HOW TO: Descaling your De'Longhi Dedica espresso machine
    About the Dedica Espresso Machine
    The De'Longhi Dedica Manual Espresso Machine offers a traditional authentic Italian espresso and cappuccino experience in a sleek, ultra-compact, slim 6” design. Perfect for saving precious counter space. Our Dedica Espresso Maker features a patented manual cappuccino system with advanced manual frother. This advanced steam wand allows you to achieve the richest, thickest, long last foam for a superior milk beverage.
    Are you looking for flexibility and customization? The EC680 is a quality, high-performing machine with a user-friendly control panel. It permits you to tailor coffee beverages with the unique flow stop feature, choosing between 1 or 2 shots of espresso. Learn more: www.delonghi.c...
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    About De’Longhi:
    Founded in Treviso, Italy, De’Longhi has built its global reputation as a cutting-edge leader in innovation, product design, and performance. The De'Longhi brand entered the North American market in 1980 with the first-ever portable radiator, transforming the home heating industry. Building on its success, the brand has continued to make strides in developing new technologies and revolutionizing the industry, becoming the #1 global brand in espresso. Today, De'Longhi is an international leader in household appliances with a presence in over 45 countries and products in three main categories: espresso, specialty cooking, and home comfort. In addition, De’Longhi is the #1 espresso maker brand in the US and Canada*. After more than a century of perfecting its products, De'Longhi remains committed to creating innovations that bring convenience and style into every customer’s home, making the every day better.
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    *Based on NPD reporting of unit sales of Espresso makers in the US & Canada (01.2019 - 06.2022)

Комментарии • 282

  • @seedheaddesignconsultancy
    @seedheaddesignconsultancy 4 года назад +520

    The only thing misleading in this video is it says that when the orange light is blinking it is finished: what it should say is finish the entire reservoir of descaler/water solution until the machine stops. Then remove the reservoir, rinse, fill will clean water, and place the reservoir back on the coffee machine. Press the orange steam light to rinse. Do this until the reservoir is empty and the orange light goes off. The key is ensuring the reservoir is empty at the end of each stage.

    • @grodergroder
      @grodergroder 2 года назад +25

      yea this messes me up every time I forget how to descale mine and have to come watch this video

    • @theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439
      @theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439 2 года назад +14

      It really is not a good demonstration tbf..one om wonders how you even mess that up.
      Also it takes less than 10 seconds to put the machine in program mode and the orange light ALWAYS blinks on my Dedica (it is not static) when it's time to descale.
      I've never seen it just burning static

    • @meowgan7042
      @meowgan7042 Год назад +23

      They should pay you for writing this comment, literally saved me so much time.

    • @chori.182
      @chori.182 Год назад +4

      Also take in mind that it also works when you put more than one liter.. the goal is to wait until it stops pumping, that means the stage is completed

    • @jd497
      @jd497 Год назад +2

      You should actually do the instructions. The video is useless

  • @gonzaloj76
    @gonzaloj76 6 лет назад +37

    I followed the instructions on the manual of my EC685 and I had no problem with the descaling process. It took around 25 MINUTES to finish the process. I really don't know why people can't do this process right.
    Steps:
    0. Remove the filter holder, yes REMOVE IT.
    1. Fill the tank with the descaler solution, obtained by diluting the descaler (100ml) with water (1L). Make sure the water tank is fill up to the MAX level, no more.
    2. Press the ON/OFF button. (to turn ON the machine)
    3. Position a recipient under the hot water spout and boiler outlet. (1L or more)
    4. Wait for the lights (1 & 2 cups) to come on steadily, indicating that the appliance is ready for use.
    5. Press and hold the steam button for 10 seconds until the three buttons flash in sequence.
    6. Turn the steam dial to the "steam/hot water" position.
    7. Press the steam button to start descaling.
    8. The descale programme starts and the descaler liquid comes out of the water spout. During descaling, to clean the boiler outlet, close the steam dial from time to time to deliver small quantities of descaler from the boiler outlet.
    9. The appliance stops operation and the orange light continues to flash, indicating that descaling IS STILL UNDERWAY.
    10. The appliance is now ready for rinsing through with CLEAN WATER. Extract the water tank, empty, rinse under running water, fill with fresh water up to the MAX level and put back in the appliance.
    11. Empty the container used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty under the hot water spout.
    12. Make sure the steam dial is in "steam/hot water" position, then press the steam button to start rinsing. Again, during rinsing, to clean the boiler outlet, close the steam dial from time to time to deliver small quantities of water from the boiler outlet.
    13. When the water tank is empty, THE ORANGE LIGHT GOES OUT AND DESCALING IS COMPLETE.
    14. Make sure the steam dial is in the closed position (O symbol).
    THE END!
    Good luck!

    • @stevedotwood
      @stevedotwood 6 лет назад

      Thanks, helped me a lot!

    • @pvandck
      @pvandck 5 лет назад

      This is a really easy descale process. Some people just don't read or follow instructions.

    • @yoowwnntvglenncoronel9659
      @yoowwnntvglenncoronel9659 5 лет назад +1

      Any technical problem about delonghi coffee machine you can contact me at my email glenncoronel0682@gmail.com

    • @dingowhittingham1412
      @dingowhittingham1412 5 лет назад +7

      Ok, well I am one of those dumbasses obviously
      The problem i am having is that the instructions are not matching what actually happens
      For example, my instructions, like yours says that the descaling is STILL UNDERWAY, and then the very next instruction says it is ready for rinsing...which is it? Is it still descaling or is it ready for rinsing?
      PLUS, mine does not descale (pulsing water coming out the spout) until the tank empties, it stops when the tank is still 3/4 full...and yet, my instruction #8 says the opposite - it says it will continue to rinse and pause UNTIL THE TANK IS EMPTY
      what's more, if instruction #8 is telling me it will continue to descale until the tank is empty, then why is it telling me in instruction #10 to empty the tank?????
      So please excuse my obvious confusion when the instructions contradict what is actually happening.

    • @iaberis
      @iaberis 5 лет назад

      thanks

  • @arimcleod9393
    @arimcleod9393 4 года назад +541

    I think I just descaled my entire kitchen bench.

    • @PolygonAlley
      @PolygonAlley 4 года назад +4

      Me too. Love it.

    • @mon6745
      @mon6745 3 года назад +2

      Lolol... omg 😆😆😆

    • @MrSongwriter2
      @MrSongwriter2 3 года назад +5

      Big plastic tub and tea towel over the top stops this issue

    • @bourdie1979
      @bourdie1979 3 года назад +2

      I put another bowl over it to make an almost sphere and cover it with a towel

    • @halukyalman
      @halukyalman 2 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @marcdxn87
    @marcdxn87 4 года назад +45

    Worked fine for me many times - just running another one now I come back to this video before I run a descale because I've usually forgot the button presses by the times it's due for a clean again. I run white vinegar through, never had any issues machines 2 years in making 5 coffees a day. Still performs like the day I unboxed it

    • @liamthomson219
      @liamthomson219 4 года назад +1

      How much white vinegar do you use in the water tank mix, as descaler?

    • @mastercook62
      @mastercook62 2 года назад

      How much vinegar?

    • @b3nnnz0
      @b3nnnz0 Год назад +3

      Dont use vinegar! It harms the rubber sealing. Better use citric acid.

  • @marymontgomery1046
    @marymontgomery1046 8 лет назад +51

    I also had the orange light flashing problem. So I rang Delonghi and they talked me through the process which I had done wrong after following this video! So, after filling up the tank, hold down the orange flashing light until all three lights flash simultaneously - about 10 seconds. (Put a jug under the steam arm/coffee outlet.) Then immediately turn on the steam knob and LEAVE IT to finish the descaling cycle. They say to turn it off for a few seconds a few times to allow water to go through the boiler to descale. Once you turn it back on again it will carry on descaling through the steam arm. I didnt put any fresh descaling solution again - I will do soonish but I probably wasted it first time round. The idea is to get rid of the pesky flashing orange light which will happen if you leave it to complete the cycle. Then fill up and repeat. It comes out faster this time. Good luck it worked for me. PS - dont use the coffee filter, its not necessary.

    • @dah-weihduan1751
      @dah-weihduan1751 7 лет назад +1

      Mary Montgome

    • @michaelkronenberg3712
      @michaelkronenberg3712 7 лет назад +4

      They have a bug, the button start blinking but descaling process didn't finish yet, wait until water will stop going and then just change the water tank to fresh one, and the process will run again automatically, then change one more and then just press on steam button. This way works for me. Good luck :D

    • @pvandck
      @pvandck 5 лет назад

      That's exactly what it says in the instruction manual. It works.

  • @trick_1721
    @trick_1721 8 лет назад +45

    i had the same issues like some of you below and the solution for ME was, to let the machine descale until it stops by it self and not to stop when the orange light is blinking. hope that will help

  • @dnilbhr
    @dnilbhr 3 года назад +37

    This video has 2 issues:
    1. In the manual it explicitly instructs to remove the filter holder during descaling.
    2. According to the manual the orange light blinking means the operation is in progress, not that it has finished.

    • @jorged9353
      @jorged9353 Год назад +2

      This is the comment I was looking for

    • @jmemusic
      @jmemusic Месяц назад

      I was wondering about the filter holder. Too bad that they did it wrong on the video 🤣

  • @benjaminniesen6383
    @benjaminniesen6383 7 лет назад +13

    Its really easy. Follow the directions on this video until 1:25. Make sure the reservoir is at the max fill line when you start, let it cycle until its empty it will automatically stop and the orange button flashes. Rinse the reservoir, refill it replace. Hit the orange button, cycle through both steam dial settings a few times while it runs. It will automatically stop, rinse refill replace reservoir start it again with the orange button, cycle the steam dial. it will stop on its own and the two buttons on the left will flash white, your done.
    This takes 20-30 minutes and you cant rush it. Once you complete it one time it will make sense be easier the next, these machines are designed to work well without a lot of user interaction, let it do what its programmed to and it will work fine.

    • @Solaxe
      @Solaxe 10 месяцев назад

      you're*

    • @missmollyanne1
      @missmollyanne1 7 месяцев назад +1

      “You’re” a jerk. Geez.

  • @iconoclasticfantastic4204
    @iconoclasticfantastic4204 5 лет назад +10

    I dont sew why some of you still have a problem.After descaling the lights still flash so i simply took a hammer to it and job done.Now its descaling the local rubbish tip.Good job De Longhi make the next one just as satisfying to obilterate!

  • @GarzaB
    @GarzaB 5 лет назад +10

    Finally! After rinsing twice the orange light is off. Please follow this and not the video:
    1. Fill tank with descaling solution and water.
    2. Hold steam button for 10 seconds until lights flash.
    3. Turn steam knob to on.
    4. Press steam button.
    5. Let it run until tank is empty.
    6. Rinse out tank and fill with fresh water
    7. Press steam button
    8. When it is empty, light goes off (I had to do this twice)

  • @michaelkronenberg3712
    @michaelkronenberg3712 7 лет назад +5

    They have a bug, the button start blinking but descaling process didn't finish yet, wait until water will stop going and then just change the water tank to fresh one, and the process will run again automatically, then change one more and then just press on steam button. This way works for me. Good luck :D

  • @jamesm6918
    @jamesm6918 5 лет назад +45

    Uck me dead mate.. What a process. I needed a shower after doing this

    • @mikevale3620
      @mikevale3620 3 года назад

      Way too complicated. I think I'll put up with the flashing orange light.

  • @stacey-janeedwards-carter9722
    @stacey-janeedwards-carter9722 7 лет назад +52

    I rang delonghi this morning here is the process the described
    Turn onAdd descaler to a full tank of waterHold the steam button until they buttons flash in sequenceThen turn on steam dialPress the steam buttonKeep through the steam arm....Do Not turn the dial on and off throughout. The orange light will blink throughout this us normal. The 1st process ends when you run out of water. Then turn the steam dial off Replace the water tank with fresh waterTurn the steam dial back on to flush out the machine. This should then be complete

    • @annetteramseyer9737
      @annetteramseyer9737 6 лет назад +2

      this is the help I needed. I tried the video, did not work. I tried your approach worked right away. Thank you very!!! much for posting.

    • @sarahgreenhill5251
      @sarahgreenhill5251 6 лет назад

      Yep, straight forward, did as you said Stacey and had no issues at all, I'm not sure why so many on here are creating so much drama!

    • @udapud
      @udapud 6 лет назад

      Thanks! This sorted it for me too.

    • @John-yj7io
      @John-yj7io 5 лет назад +17

      I tried your method and it worked perfectly, which is significant because you don't have to spend the entire time standing by the machine to keep turning the valve on and off, just check it periodically until the water runs out, roughly 15-20 minutes. I would add a couple of additional points. You know you're doing it RIGHT when the water shoots out in steady streams at one second intervals and the orange steam continues to blink throughout the process. Second, when the water tank emptied, the machine stopped, so I closed the steam knob, but the orange light continued to blink, which troubled me because I thought it would stop blinking and return to normal at that point. I then refilled the tank with fresh water and opened the knob again. This time the water came out at twice the speed and the tank emptied quickly. After all water ran through, the steam light went out and the machine went back to normal. Finally! I don't blame people for having trouble with this process, especially because the company is giving out false information, and because if you do something out of sequence or miss a step, you can easily be screwed (sorry, no other way to put it).

    • @Incubino
      @Incubino 4 года назад

      Works! Thank you

  • @ahmedsadeeq74
    @ahmedsadeeq74 Год назад +17

    This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.

  • @trey898989
    @trey898989 3 года назад +11

    IF YOUR ORANGE LIGHT DOESNT TURN OFF..... on the last run, when your running clean water through. It will stop... but there will be about an ounce of water left in tank. Hit the orange light button once more and it will finish the rest of the water.

    • @jarivesterinen
      @jarivesterinen 3 года назад

      Well thank you. I’ve had mine for years and never had this problem before. But this week it would not go off till followed your advice. 👍

    • @morteza6931
      @morteza6931 2 года назад

      this comment is a savior

    • @lavelle72
      @lavelle72 Год назад

      Love it

  • @charlesoftherocks1264
    @charlesoftherocks1264 11 дней назад

    User tip: follow the video until 1:25 where the water starts cycling out of the steam wand. Turning the steam knob to 'off' then cycles the water through the coffee filter 'part'. Turn the steam knob to 'on and off' to give both the wand and filter parts a good clean. Do this until the water runs out. Then follow the rinse process.

  • @theUsesOFnot
    @theUsesOFnot 5 лет назад +1

    I have this machine for 30 years now - never descaled nuffin. Still works grate :)

  • @ReymundJugalbotCloudHosting
    @ReymundJugalbotCloudHosting 7 лет назад +26

    I have the same issue with the orange light still blinking on after I descaled. I wasted 2 x 100ml of descaling fluid following this video and the manual instructions but to no avail it still didn't work. the manual and this video is not a very detailed step on how to descale the machine. on the 3rd attempt, I manage to put OFF the orange light and descaled my machine. what the manual and this video failed to emphasize is that after descaling, you need discharge the water in the tank by lowering the steam lever never pressing the steam button and let the water in the tank empty. I contacted via email Delonghi Spain, they told me to bring it in the Servicio Assitencia Tecnico (SAT) to check after my two attempts. This SAT people charges euro 28+ for descaling alone. But seriously, Delonghi you really need to improve this video and the instruction manual on how to descale so people can really follow this descaling process. Otherwise, I can only think that this is a conspiracy between SAT and Delonghi to make SAT profit from this.

    • @bradwilks2
      @bradwilks2 3 года назад

      Thanks so much Reymund. About a year ago I tried the steps in the video and ran descaler at least twice. I called the company at least 5 times and talked to various people and I couldn't get the orange light shut off. I then sent back the machine and they replaced one of the boards in the machine. They sent it back and the first time I tried to descale, the orange light wouldn't shut off. I've just assumed it was broken until I read your comments today. I tried it and in 3 seconds it was fixed.

  • @Bullet_Ak_47
    @Bullet_Ak_47 2 месяца назад

    By the way everyone , i have this coffee machine more than 3 years and i clean it with white vinegar, i think it does better job than those products , buy just a cheap vinegard and fill that water tank with half water half vinegar 😊

  • @ahmadalzain2187
    @ahmadalzain2187 6 лет назад

    Method is very effective, this method worked with me
    thank you very much

  • @jakeyboy142
    @jakeyboy142 7 лет назад +12

    Don't give up. I rinsed through three tankfulls. The last one went through a lot faster than the first 2.
    The flashing light will stop.
    It's probably a warning to prevent you from finishing to earlier and accidentally drinking des calling fluid!
    Mark

  • @rowead
    @rowead 7 лет назад +7

    If the flashing light is still flashing at the end of a descale session, then just press it again to run another descale session. Repeat until it stops flashing.

  • @frightbat208
    @frightbat208 3 года назад

    Thanks. I’ve done this via instructions but find visual/ verbal much easier to take in and remember. 👍🏻

  • @jarivesterinen
    @jarivesterinen 4 года назад +4

    Yay thanks I finally got the orange light off. Cheers

  • @ajavaly
    @ajavaly 7 лет назад +31

    From what you're all saying, Delonghi's own video contains incomplete and erroneous info?

  • @prestonian1066
    @prestonian1066 2 года назад +9

    OK there seems to be a LOT of confusion over something that should be very straight forward.
    To simplify things: STARTING A CYCLE Hold steam button for around 10 secs until the lights go through a sequence,when they do,leave go of the steam button and turn the steam lever to on and press the steam button which will start the cleaning.After 10 seconds turn the steam lever off and leave everything alone to do its job.
    The machine will stop once it either runs out of water or has a mind of its own.At this point remove the water tank,flush and then fill with clean water,replace and hit the steam button again and flushing will commence,turn steam lever on for 10 seconds or so to flush that part of the machine and then turn the steam lever back off and allow the cleaning cycle to come to an end when the water runs out if not sooner. This cycle is far quicker than the 20-30 mins of the cleaning cycle.
    HERE IS THE IMPORTANT BIT: Stop a cycle whenever you like by simply lifting the water tank up,the machine will stop once it detects no water after a few seconds.To continue just re-fit the tank and press the steam button.At any point you can dictate which cycle you want simply by lifting the water tank and starting another cycle. If it's a slow cycle it's on "descale" if it's a fast cycle it's on "flush". If it doesn't appear to be on any cycle and you want it to be then just simply repeat the cycle initiation by holding down the steam button for 10 seconds,turning steam lever on and hitting the steam button again.
    The most important thing is to make sure you flush the system with clean water at least one full tank worth of water.Especially if you use a proprietary descaler. I only ever use distilled white vinegar which is a fraction of the cost and safe. the worst that can happen if you don't flush properly is you get a taste of vinegar. I use 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water,roughly.
    I have had my machine 5yrs and all of the above works for me. It may not be advisable to stop the machine by disengaging the water tank but so far mine hasn't blown up and the coffee tastes as good as it did 5yrs ago.Considering modern equipment is designed to fail in a relatively short period of time I think it's reasonable to assume i've done no harm but do it at your own risk.
    Everyone's taste is different but I don't use the steam wand anymore. In fact for the last few years I have simply put a double shot of espresso into a mug of hot milk and stir.Better than Starbucks(and I use their coffee beans).

    • @prestonian1066
      @prestonian1066 2 года назад +1

      I could have made a video in less time!

    • @MyDarlin1
      @MyDarlin1 2 года назад +1

      perhaps the problem lies in that DeLonghi doesnt have the same sequence on all its machines. I just did as you instructed and one the steam lever was turned off the machine just sat there doing nothing with the steam button blinking orange. My guess is the process is complete as it's been 5 mins and no sounds. completely different than ehat you or the video state. 😥

    • @susantracey4486
      @susantracey4486 7 месяцев назад +1

      That’s the clearest and best explanation I’ve ever seen thanks

  • @FerFer1958
    @FerFer1958 5 лет назад

    very nice video. I will have put the cap right away on that bottle, before adding the water to the container. Really? 179 dislikes? people don't like instructions? :)

  • @Svendus
    @Svendus 8 месяцев назад

    Thank You for this information we have now descaled our Dedica the first time and cleaned it twice but the stream button are still blinking orange color 🤢 do i have to reset the machine after this ❓

  • @Ali_Zee
    @Ali_Zee 8 лет назад +23

    what's mean if the steam light is flashing in orange ? it's happen to me and i think mybe it's time to descale , i did descale but still flashing orang !

    • @raffaeledangelo5036
      @raffaeledangelo5036 4 года назад

      you should descale every time that the orange light start flashing, normally twice in one year

  • @MegaSuziek
    @MegaSuziek 3 года назад +1

    Just a suggestion, but after rescaling it will still flash orange, which correct. You gave to rinse it as per the second half of the video. It will stop only after the rinse. However I'm curious about keeping the coffee thing on while doing all this? In the instructions it says not to attach the coffee container thing....

    • @prestonian1066
      @prestonian1066 2 года назад

      Ignore the instructions and go with the flow....

  • @roughtakes7271
    @roughtakes7271 Месяц назад

    Not sure if anyone has this issue:
    After descaling, the instructions in my booklet tell me to rinse through with a full tank of water as in the video BUT THEN REPEAT THE RINSE CYCLE AGAIN. But after the first rinse the machine is finished with descaling and goes back into normal mode and won't allow me to rinse for the second time. Obviously I can rinse by just pouring hot water through the head and steam wand but this runs the risk of overheating the boiler....perhaps my instructions were out of date when I purchased the machine say 3 years ago and that the descaling cycle only requires one rinse now?

  • @legendsboxingleague
    @legendsboxingleague 4 года назад +2

    after finishing the procedure, the yellow light on the steam button still flashing, how can i fix it?

  • @glentravis3710
    @glentravis3710 5 лет назад +1

    followed this video and it worked for us, thanks

  • @lorenzm3189
    @lorenzm3189 6 лет назад +4

    When i activate descale mode no water is rinsing through. what is shown in the video is not working with my machine.

  • @workgroup6604
    @workgroup6604 6 месяцев назад +1

    Imagine making an instruction video with so many mistakes, really an achievement

  • @citycinema1143
    @citycinema1143 8 лет назад +11

    The manual says to remove the filter holder, but in the video it is in place, which is correct?

    • @sarahgreenhill5251
      @sarahgreenhill5251 6 лет назад +1

      Doesn't matter, it has nothing to do with descaling the machine

    • @chadbest5445
      @chadbest5445 4 года назад

      It depends on if you want the filter holder to be descaled.

    • @MyDarlin1
      @MyDarlin1 2 года назад

      tried with and it wouldn't descale properly. tried without...success

  • @juliusparajos4173
    @juliusparajos4173 11 месяцев назад

    A good advise use towel around the machine so water wont splash everywhere

  • @jwatersfall
    @jwatersfall Год назад +2

    Are you supposed to remove the inner filter, but keep the wand attached like in the video? Or are you supposed to remove the wand completely?

    • @Hiroshouse
      @Hiroshouse 3 месяца назад

      I’ve never noticed that the wand is still attached! I’ve had it months and run about 4 descaling now and every time I’ve done without- maybe I’ve done it wrong!

  • @jamich1
    @jamich1 7 лет назад +3

    just turn the descaling on let it run till all water in the tank is gone and it will stop its self. then pres orange button and turn of the steam knob off. do not fill more water in the tank as the descaling will carry on and on. its simple.
    to those who say this coffee machine is useless you guys just look in the mirror and see the useless one there. this coffee machine is brilliant and makes perfect coffee you just need to know how to use it. so learn and stop complaining like little kids.

    • @sarahgreenhill5251
      @sarahgreenhill5251 6 лет назад +1

      Wow, personally I am always more inclined to ignore the opinions of the abusive one... Sorry but if you want to get your point across, try to be articulate and mature about it. Jamich is right btw, I had no issues with the descaling process. Also, it is actually a very good machine for the price, it isn't a top notch espresso machine, but for that price, it is great value. Yes it is pressurised, that is due to the fact that most people buying this machine don't know enough about coffee to use fresh beans, a decent grinder, and don't know how to tamp properly. You can always modify the filter to make it non pressurised if you need to anyway.

    • @rosieleat6868
      @rosieleat6868 5 лет назад

      I love this coffee machine. My daughter bought it for me so that I would stop buying so much out at coffee shops lol. and it worked! This machine makes way better espresso/cappuccinos that you can buy imo! :)

    • @GeorgiyaYoveva
      @GeorgiyaYoveva 3 года назад

      Help! My machine isn’t spouting any liquid off during descaling. Something is seriously wrong ☹️

    • @jamich1
      @jamich1 3 года назад

      @@GeorgiyaYoveva try whole process again , make sure water tank is seated properly. if it is still not working then just try to use the coffee machine normally if water comes out.

  • @helenachen2517
    @helenachen2517 7 лет назад +6

    really difficult.... I already went through three tank water, the ORANGE flashing light is still there.SOS
    not so much trouble and work to descale a coffee machine?????!!!!!

    • @leanyanko
      @leanyanko 4 года назад

      SAME what should I do???!!!

  • @emmashepherd2118
    @emmashepherd2118 3 года назад

    Orange light was flashing at beginning which is why I descale it. It hasn't stopped even though I descaled? On the video it isn't flashing at the beginning?

  • @Em-7Add11
    @Em-7Add11 6 лет назад +6

    One MAJOR thing this video forgets to tell you is to also cleanse the boiling part (where the coffee exits). Not just the pump wand. I cannot stress this enough as the descaler (which smells like really bad Sambucca) is still sitting in the system.
    I can't actually believe this video doesn't tell you that. Also it doesn't tell you to remove the handle and wand attatchments.

    • @Em-7Add11
      @Em-7Add11 6 лет назад +2

      This lack of information let's someone drink descaler. DeLonghi please address this.

    • @settyr
      @settyr 6 лет назад +5

      Erm...It says it quite clearly.....Remember to toggle the tap on and off. That's how it also cleans the boiling part.

    • @Solaxe
      @Solaxe 10 месяцев назад

      it does tell you lol. "remember to switch it on and off periodically" you seem to have listening comprehension problems

  • @potatius6421
    @potatius6421 Месяц назад

    switch the dial every 10s ??

  • @torenatkinson1986
    @torenatkinson1986 8 месяцев назад

    I don't use the steamer. No milk of any kind goes into this machine. Do I need to know this process? Will I ever need to descale the machine? Will the steam button ever turn to orange if we don't use the steamer?

  • @tushuarora9622
    @tushuarora9622 4 месяца назад

    Hi what if I accidentally switch off the machine in between ? As it just now released the steam and not as in the beginning of the process .

  • @pavlosker4470
    @pavlosker4470 6 лет назад

    Hello. Have you missed water from the base? the container does not lose water anyway.

  • @afonsomendes92
    @afonsomendes92 15 дней назад

    I'm triggered. Isn't the agent an acid? If so, you first pour the water and then the acid

  • @lginsburg6298
    @lginsburg6298 2 года назад +4

    This video is problematic and makes a huge mess as it fails to tell you to remove the filter holder! And it shows descaling with the filter holder in place which you are not supposed to do

  • @AndreaKollo
    @AndreaKollo 2 года назад

    Well I've run water through the tank 3 times after running the descaler through the wand and the extractor w/o the basket in - the orange blinking light will not turn off. In fact, it was flashing which led me to descale in the first place. Its annoying, but more importantly, I really don't want to do harm to my Dedica. Any ideas or solutions?

  • @Krahltan
    @Krahltan Месяц назад

    For some reason they didn't think about the descaling process when creating this machine. I put a container beneath the machine which was too big to balance so I had too wedge something underneath to balance it. Then the water squirts so fast it sprays everywhere. Given that the descaler solution says don't get it into your eyes this seems unintended. On top of that this video is a bit misleading when it says it's finished when the steam light starts blinking. I thought the descaling process would be simple and quick. Not requiring a towel to cover the machine to stop it spraying.
    Things I do for coffee

  • @_Chris_D_3004
    @_Chris_D_3004 2 месяца назад

    My steam light still flashes orange after descaling

  • @ch4dix
    @ch4dix 6 лет назад +1

    Just a newbie question. Is the buildup inside inevitable even though you use bottled water?

    • @pvandck
      @pvandck 5 лет назад +4

      Even more so. Never use bottled/mineral water in a coffee machine if you can avoid it. It's the mineral deposits that require the machine to be descaled. Just use ordinary tap water. The machine requires descaling according to how hard or soft the water is. Mineral water is hard water, requiring the machine to be descaled often.
      If you read the instruction manual it does tell you how to change the settings if you know the softness/hardness value of your water.

  • @pvandck
    @pvandck 5 лет назад +1

    To everyone who says the orange light still stays on after descaling, here's what it says in the manual. It applies to the EC615 as well.
    • If the water tank has not been flled to the MAX level, at the
    end of descaling, the appliance requests a further rinse to
    guarantee that the descaler solution has been completely
    eliminated from the machine's internal circuits.
    So ALWAYS fill the reservoir to the MAX level for each cycle.

  • @avif8340
    @avif8340 8 лет назад +3

    Why is the machine still flashing ORANGE AFTER PROPERLY descaling the machine ? Is less then a MONTH OLD !! This is the first time i had a problem with an espresso machine and i want an answer please .

    • @pracanna
      @pracanna 8 лет назад +1

      +Avi F Same issue with mine. I tried the solution offered on the Delonghi dedica EC680 website but still no use. Its still ORANGE.
      help.delonghi.com/system/templates/selfservice/Delonghi_UK/#portal/1005/article/2750/I-descaled-my-machine-but-the-descale-light-has-not-gone-out-Why-has-this-happened?fromQuery=descale light

    • @pracanna
      @pracanna 8 лет назад

      +Avi F Kindly let me know if the below solution works for you. Thanks

    • @Chibunna
      @Chibunna 8 лет назад

      +Prasanna Rao Did you manage to resolve this issue ? About to descale my dedica

    • @mannythecat
      @mannythecat 8 лет назад

      Howard stern

    • @sarahgreenhill5251
      @sarahgreenhill5251 6 лет назад +3

      1. Fill tank with descaling solution and water.
      2. Hold steam button for 10 seconds until lights flash.
      3. Turn steam knob to on.
      4. Press steam button.
      5. Let it run until tank is empty.
      6. Rinse out tank and fill with fresh water
      7. Press steam button
      8. When it is empty, light goes off
      Worked for me with no issues, others have stated the same.
      Pretty straight forward process, ignore the video.
      If it is less than a month old, you may want to change the settings, it won't need descaling that soon, it is simply prompting you because of the way you have it set up.

  • @Lowpropo
    @Lowpropo 3 месяца назад

    My espresso shots taste really bad when there is descaler inside the water tank
    it even taste worse with two descaler packs inside the tank
    my espresso shots smell like vinegar and taste really bad
    help please

  • @leanyanko
    @leanyanko 4 года назад

    What it never "blinks in a consequence" as said here?

  • @ZRO_-uz8ok
    @ZRO_-uz8ok 5 лет назад +8

    This is a tutorial how NOT to descale your espresso DeLonghi machine.

  • @kidlal
    @kidlal 7 лет назад

    My coffee machines steam light just started flashing orange yesterday.
    Not sure why, the machines still works fine but the steam light keeps flashing orange.
    I haven't done any descaling since I bought the machine about 8 months ago.
    anyone have this problem?

  • @ildikohruza7011
    @ildikohruza7011 6 лет назад

    don't say how much water. I have the same problem. After descaling the orange light is still blinking

  • @seifmakald696
    @seifmakald696 7 месяцев назад

    How do I remove the water tank though?

    • @richardhaselwood9478
      @richardhaselwood9478 6 месяцев назад

      Lift it straight up. Brace the machine. The tank will pop off with some force

  • @XXIVA12
    @XXIVA12 8 лет назад +15

    It doesn't work...
    Light is still on !

    • @sparkz8908
      @sparkz8908 7 лет назад

      XXIVA12 same my lights stays on did you fix this ?

    • @XXIVA12
      @XXIVA12 7 лет назад +3

      Yes, finally. Oncle the descaling completed, I simply pushed the steam button... it worked.

    • @michaelkronenberg3712
      @michaelkronenberg3712 7 лет назад +4

      They have a bug, the button start blinking but descaling process didn't finish yet, wait until water will stop going and then just change the water tank to fresh one, and the process will run again automatically, then change one more and then just press on steam button. This way works for me. Good luck :D

    • @Darieee
      @Darieee 6 лет назад

      Michael Kronenberg I don’t see where the bug is ? The only complaint might be that the color remains orange and flashes rather than white flashing (which even makes more sense)

    • @ullacronin1367
      @ullacronin1367 5 лет назад

      XXIVA12 s

  • @jd497
    @jd497 Год назад

    AHHHHHHH. SO FRUSTRATING. I do t have one molecule of carbonate in my water supply. I do not ever need to descale.
    HIW DO I SHUT OFF THE BLINKING LIGHT WITHOUT TAKING HOURS OF TIME RUNNING WATER THROUGH THE SYSTEM.

  • @Opgaming-xd6wn
    @Opgaming-xd6wn 11 месяцев назад

    Asa

  • @patisseriegheysen2034
    @patisseriegheysen2034 Год назад

    these comments are more helpful than the video haha