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

HOW TO: Descaling your De'Longhi Dedica espresso machine

[@seedheaddesignconsultancy]

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]

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

[@theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439]

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]

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

[@chori.182]

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]

You should actually do the instructions. The video is useless

[@arimcleod9393]

I think I just descaled my entire kitchen bench.

[@PolygonAlley]

Me too. Love it.

[@mon6745]

Lolol... omg 😆😆😆

[@MrSongwriter2]

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

[@bourdie1979]

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

[@halukyalman]

😂😂😂

[@dnilbhr]

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]

This is the comment I was looking for

[@marcdxn87]

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]

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

[@mastercook62]

How much vinegar?

[@b3nnnz0]

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

[@trick_1721]

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

[@mimiroselorraway274]

Trick_17 agree with this one!

[@jamesm6918]

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

[@mikevale3620]

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

[@frightbat208]

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

[@ahmadalzain2187]

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

[@marymontgomery1046]

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]

Mary Montgome

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

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]

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

[@benjaminniesen6383]

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]

you're*

[@missmollyanne1]

“You’re” a jerk. Geez.

[@jarivesterinen]

Yay thanks I finally got the orange light off. Cheers

[@glentravis3710]

followed this video and it worked for us, thanks

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

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

[@iconoclasticfantastic4204]

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!

[@ahmedsadeeq74]

This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-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.

[@gonzaloj76]

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]

Thanks, helped me a lot!

[@pvandck]

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

[@yoowwnntvglenncoronel9659]

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[@dingowhittingham1412]

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]

thanks

[@stacey-janeedwards-carter9722]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks! This sorted it for me too.

[@John-yj7io]

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]

Works! Thank you

[@trey898989]

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]

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]

this comment is a savior

[@lavelle72]

Love it

[@Svendus]

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 ❓

[@MegaSuziek]

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]

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

[@rowead]

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.

[@pavlosker4470]

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

[@FerFer1958]

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? :)

[@ReymundJugalbotCloudHosting]

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]

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.

[@DocSmith]

Are there any variations in the official instructions if one is descaling an Illy machine?

[@ajavaly]

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

[@alexcamilleri3997]

Yes this video is total bullshit.

[@MegaTantrum42]

Worked for me perfectly

[@nickthomas6206]

this instruction video is the worst

[@brooke5299]

Do you do this when you first buy it/ before making coffee.. or just when the orange light comes on. Thanks!

[@prestonian1066]

Don't need to descale when you first get it but it's advisable to run a bit of hot water through the system by doing a trial cuppa or two without any coffee and flick the steam wand on for a second.

[@jwatersfall]

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]

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!

[@AndreaKollo]

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?

[@citycinema1143]

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

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

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

[@chadbest5445]

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

[@MyDarlin1]

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

[@lorenzm3189]

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

[@Ali_Zee]

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]

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

[@emmashepherd2118]

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?

[@apleathergoods]

В инструкции указано, что держатель для фильтра нужно снять, а тут на фото он прицеплен.

[@ch4dix]

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

[@pvandck]

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.

[@jakeyboy142]

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

[@helenachen2517]

really difficult.... I already went through three tank water, the ORANGE flashing light is still there.SOS

[@theUsesOFnot]

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

[@legendsboxingleague]

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

[@GarzaB]

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)

[@rosieleat6868]

thank feck!

[@thesavior_0075]

Bro you saved me

[@hosamo100]

You just typed what we saw in the video !!

[@seedheaddesignconsultancy]

thanks,

[@AmieeLupton]

How do you manage to get a 2nd tank of the rinse cycle?? Once my tank emptied the lights went back on as normal but I want to rinse again

[@Kalmach]

I think you did not suppose to remove the water tank, but instead have a jar with water and fill in the water tank before it becomes empty.

[@zero061333]

same here

[@micazim]

work again and thanks

[@helenachen2517]

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]

SAME what should I do???!!!

[@mathanki81]

Just went through the same frustrating process. 3 tank fills and orange light still flashing. Feeling hopeful after reading all the comments, maybe the flashing light will stop eventually. I was thinking maybe it didn't de- scale enough and I have to repeat the process with more liquid!

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

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 No need for a second scaling solution, just run through the process, it's pretty straight forward, just not explained well!

[@naifalzahrani9978]

Do I have to put this when I buy it or I after a while I mean after using it like 4 months

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

Nope, only after like 6 months or so

[@arielrose9638]

Can I use something like vinegar to descale?

[@juliusparajos4173]

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

[@marlaa32]

My machine isn’t brewing properly. It turns on, heats up and sounds like it’s going to start the brew and then doesn’t. There isn’t any orange light on...but are those the signs for needing to descale, or for another problem??

[@LetStartWithThis]

Needs more water?😊

[@leanyanko]

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

[@carloshomempereira5772]

Boa noite Comprei uma De Longhi, modelo EC220CD. O manual seria totalmente útil se fosse vídeo ao invés de por escrito

[@tushuarora9622]

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 .

[@torenatkinson1986]

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?

[@FerFer1958]

it took me 2 fails attempts to get the orange light to stop showing up. My impression is that the machine is counting a number of pumps (doing that noise) and it won't stop until it reaches the preset number. So, you fill the descaler liquid with the water, call the menu, turn the dial to the steam/hot water position, and press the steam button. After this, just keep filling water and pressing the orange light. The machine will use the 1st batch with the descaler, then the next clean water (rinse your container before filling it in), and probably an additional 1/2 to 1 container more. The orange light will eventually will shut down by itself. I didn't do the 'turning of the dial every certain time' on my 3rd try. Maybe it will work even when doing this. The think is to keep emptying the hot water and keep adding water to the container and pressing the orange button.

[@AlexTrr]

When it finish the first tank of water , and the container is empty will the machine stop automatically?? I got my machine with the orange light blanking afrer one year of use!

[@kidlal]

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?

[@MichaelAlexis13]

how long is this suppose to take, its been 20 min and the espresso part is just dripping slowly tank half full

[@mannythecat]

Howard stern

[@carrielane9954]

MichaelAlexis13 I never write on these videos, but if someone had answered your post, it would have made my life easier. For you to go through the cycle, it takes a while - 30 min or so. Once it's done, you put fresh water in again, press the steam button again and it flushes through more quickly. I did it all wrong thinking it should take 5 min or less.

[@forrestchurchill]

Carrie Lane best answer so far, everything is so vague... damn light just keeps flashing, I don't know if it's descaling or just dripping water... looks nothing like video

[@forrestchurchill]

Worst of all is it says when orange button starts to blink rescaling is finished the orange button never stops blinking from start to finish

[@Em-7Add11]

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]

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

[@settyr]

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

[@Solaxe]

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

[@livelifefree666]

I cannot get the rinse cycle to start. What am I doing wrong?

[@avif8340]

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]

+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]

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

[@Chibunna]

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

[@mannythecat]

Howard stern

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

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.

[@gsian187]

can this be used with bialetti stove top espresso makers? if so, how would you go about the cleaning process?

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

Lol wtf?

[@ocg7515]

Its 3 machines I have now had that keep leaking under the machine Pretty much done with delonghi

[@prestonian1066]

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]

I could have made a video in less time!

[@MyDarlin1]

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]

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

[@workgroup6604]

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

[@DerfelDog]

I went through the process, but the orange light on my machine still flashes whenever I make coffee

[@clarehutchy37]

What if the buttons don’t go off in sequence ?

[@howardho1537]

may i know how frequent should we descale the machine?

[@awilly1991]

howard ho when the steam light flashes orange...

[@katarzynapaulinamylim10]

Merci

[@jonasspinoy197]

Nice

[@YearRoundExplorers]

How about a 'clean' button. ;)

[@Lowpropo]

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

[@coffeebreakhero3743]

delonghi people. i need help with frothing. I've figured everything out except making the foam not full of air. i know all the basic tricks yet the foam is still very airish. help :)

[@UnionDelayed]

+Coffee Break Hero Removing the metal collar on the steam wand makes it a lot easier to make properly foamed milk. I find the collar puts too much air into the milk. Hope that helps.

[@coffeebreakhero3743]

+UnionDelayed gonna try this. if it works. know that i'll love you eternally. edit: Well, there is definitely less air and foam. and the foam that is, is better. not enough, though. Better little good then full of air bubbles stuff.

[@seifmakald696]

How do I remove the water tank though?

[@richardhaselwood9478]

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

[@mariamoreno5500]

Is that’s normal that the coffee maker makes noises while descaling?

[@ildikohruza7011]

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

[@darkglass5463]

My orange light stays flashing during the descaling process

[@Ash1955]

My flashing light always goes out after the first rinse, which means it's finished. Yet this video says do it twice. My machine will not rinse for a second time. And yes the reservoir is empty.

[@bonbonS1969]

so what is descaling???

[@halukyalman]

European version of the video asks users to remove the portafilter. And this one doesn’t. 🧐

[@ooseevip]

Can I use white or cider vinegar as a solution?

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

If you want to void your warranty...

[@lginsburg6298]

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

[@daviddd4009]

problem is not that orange light stays on, it’s that the cycle doesn’t want to start in the first place. When in settings menu (each light flashing) I turn on the steam knob and press the steam button but nothing happens, the cycle doesn’t start- anyone any idea how to fix this?

[@mollymccollom]

Same problem here!!

[@jamich1]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@jamich1]

@@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.

[@XXIVA12]

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

[@sparkz8908]

XXIVA12 same my lights stays on did you fix this ?

[@XXIVA12]

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

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

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]

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]

XXIVA12 s

[@awilly1991]

You’re not meant to have the handle attached according to my instruction booklet.

[@ZRO_-uz8ok]

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

[@carloshomempereira5772]

Boa noite Poderia ser em português

[@pvandck]

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.

[@sparkz8908]

after 4 times of doing this my tank of water ran out and the orange flash has stopped

[@ferenccsordas8292]

why on earth you didnt put a descale button on it? It would so easy.and the video is a joke...

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

Actually very straight forward, but yes, the video is a joke... 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

[@Partzomanu]

Bad descaling process ... i had it with it, will bin the device and get a more decent one.

[@derekwhelan9056]

amber light is still flashing!!

[@patisseriegheysen2034]

these comments are more helpful than the video haha

[@jd497]

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.

[@jorged9353]

How can the official instructions for such a simple process be so misleading???

[@youaretall123]

One dose? How about telling us the mls...?

[@davermont]

100 ml

[@privateportall]

Accidentally did it... but it was nothing like this video. Ridiculous

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

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

[@Opgaming-xd6wn]

Asa

[@apple-on5pq]

no water coming out just steam

[@fabianszymanski2660]

No doubt Italian engineers were fed with pineapple pizza back in their childhood. What I've got is acid all over my kitchen, not good

[@helenachen2517]

still does not work!!!!! after 7tanks water... I give up

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

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

[@michaelkronenberg3712]

Helena while process started do not forget switch modes from steam to coffee, ONLY when water stop going you can change your water tank, for me descaling process takes 14-16 minutes or less and then water stop going and you need to change the water tank. I have the same problem before, because they provide wrong instruction, they told that descaling process is finished when the steam button is blinking, but the real story is when water stop going :) good luck

[@sarahgreenhill5251]

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 Ignore the video Helena, you should use one tank, with the descaling solution, and one with fresh water.

[@helenachn]

Thank you dear Michael, I did not notice here's answer to help this nightmare. after last time the 7 tanks, I put the machine back to the shop. it said: I did not do COMPLETELY desaling. however after a week I got my machine back in good condition again. after that, It was time to do descaling again, only that time did work as this video. Now I need to clean it up again..........all my Sunday morning, nothing works again as this video says so. will try again with your steps. nice machine but really a nightmare when it need to clean up.

[@helenachn]

you are right..... " Ignore the video Helena". It was really the first correct step to descale this machine!!!! after studying your and Michael's texts. Finally the orange light was gone. Really perfect size and nice quiet espresso for every morning. But the descaling cleaning process is really a nightmare.

[@MGralike]

LIGHT DESCALE IS STILL ON Probably the stupidest thing ever. After descaling and descaling, the light kept flashing, and then I figured... >> They forgot to mention in the manual that you have to END the descaling routine with PUSHING THE STEAM button !!! Duh :p

[@pvandck]

No you don't. The descale function finishes by itself when the reservoir empties for the second time (at the end of the flushing/rinsing cycle). The left and middle buttons will be flashing. Just close the steam knob, refill the reservoir and make coffee.

[@rikdonne9210]

GEEN NEDERLANDS VOORRADIG?????