Coffee system Instruction Manual and Guarantee Model: DCM2
CONTENTS High pressure espresso machines, such as your new Dualit coffee system, require constant care and maintenance to prolong their life. Please remember to: • Rinse through and wipe the steam wand after every use • Descale your machine on a regular basis Your coffee system................................................... 2 Product videos Recipe ideas How to guides Scan QR code YOUR COFFEE SYSTEM Safety precautions...................................................... 4 Before first use.........
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning or maintaining. • Do not immerse in water or other liquids. • Do not leave the appliance in a room with a temperature below 0°C, as any water remaining in the appliance could freeze and cause damage. • WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. • Before refilling the water reservoir, unplug the appliance from the mains. Ensure that the voltage of the appliance corresponds to that of the mains supply.
kNOW YOUR COFFEE SYSTEM 9. CUP HOLDING PLATE WITH RAIL 10. 1.5 LITRE REMOvABLE WATER TANk 11. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR 1. POWER INDICATOR LIGHT 12. STEAM/WATER SELECTOR 2. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 13. STEAM WAND 3. COFFEE/OFF/STEAM 14. FROTH NOzzLE 4. 15. ESE POD FILTER CONTROL kNOB BREWHEAD, SHOWER HEAD AND GASkET 16. 1 CUP FILTER 5. FILTER HOLDER 6. 17. 2 CUP FILTER 18. 7g MEASURING SPOON WITH REMOvABLE DRIP TRAY AND NON-SLIP MAT INTEGRATED TAMPER MAINTENANCE kIT 7. TRAY FULL INDICATOR 8.
PRIMING - BEFORE EACH COFFEE USING ESE COFFEE PODS The brewhead (4), filter holder (5) and cup must be the correct operating temperature before the first use. Thereafter subsequent cups must be pre-warmed before EACH coffee. ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pods are individually wrapped and pre-tamped ensuring the perfect espresso every time. Look for the ESE logo on compatible coffee pods. 1 FILL WATER TANk Fill the water tank (10) with water; do not go above the ‘MAx’ mark.
USING GROUND COFFEE THE ESPRESSO SHOT Ground coffee only has a three-day shelf-life, so grind only what you need. Use a medium grind suitable for espresso machines too fine might block you filter. The basis of all the coffee drinks is the espresso shot. 1 THE COFFEE 2 THE FILTER 3 fILTER PAPER 1 ATTACH HOLDER 2 CUPS OR MUG 3 TURN ON LOCK COFFEE Freshly grind your beans using setting 3-5 on the Dualit coffee grinder or use a pre-ground coffee suitable for espresso machines.
FROTHING MILk DISPENSING HOT WATER IMPORTANT NOTICE: After each use, wipe the steam wand and flush the inside of the wand by dispensing water and some steam through the wand. CAUTION: WATER WILL BE HOT AND BE DISPENSED AT HIGH PRESSURE. SUBMERGE THE WAND TO REDUCE SPLASHING. 1 SELECT STEAM Set the steam/water selector (12) to the steam setting. The temperature indicator (11) will go out when the correct temperature has been reached. 4 START STEAM Turn the control knob (3) to the steam position.
CLEANING - AFTER EACH USE CLEANING - MONTHLY BEFORE CLEANING, MAkE SURE THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF, UNPLUGGED AND ALLOWED TO COOL. Do not wash any of the plastic accessories in a dishwasher. BEFORE CLEANING, ENSURE THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF, UNPLUGGED AND ALLOWED TO COOL. USE ESE PODS TO REDUCE FREqUENCY OF CLEANING. 1 THE FILTERS Turn the filter holder (5) upside down over a bin and knock out the grounds. Be careful not to throw away the cup filter.
CLEANING - MONTHLY (continued) DESCALE REGULARLY IMPORTANT NOTICE: PRODUCT FAILURE DUE TO THE BUILD UP OF LIMESCALE IS NOT COvERED BY GUARANTEE - DESCALE REgULARLY. 7 fLUSh ThE STEAM wAND 8 REPLACEMENT 9 fILTER PAPER 1 THE DESCALER 2 FILL TANk 3 DESCALE STEAM wAND LER CA DES TER WA DESCALER SUITABLE FOR COFFEE MACHINE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Turn on your machine. Flush the steam wand by dispensing water or steam to remove any milk residue from inside the steam wand.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IMPORTANT: fAILURE TO DESCALE AND CLEAN YOUR MAChINE wILL INVALIDATE YOUR gUARANTEE. Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) No steam flowing from steam wand 1. Water tank is not correctly seated in position 1. Locate water tank (see page 8, fig 1) 2. Steam wand is blocked 2.1. Clean steam wand (see page 15, fig 5-7) 2.2. Descale (see page 17) 2.3. The wand assembly is removable for cleaning and is replaceable if required. Contact Dualit on 01293 652 500 or visit www.dualit.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Coffee leaking from the brewhead 1. Dried coffee on the gasket 1. Clean gasket (see page 15, fig 3) 2. ESE pod not seated correctly 2. Tuck in ESE pod tab (see page 9, fig 2-5) 3. Blocked showerhead 3. Clean showerhead (see page 15, fig 1-3) 4. Damaged gasket 4. To obtain a new gasket contact the Dualit customer helpline on +44 (0)1293 652 500 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday). Alternatively, email Dualit at info@dualit.com or visit www.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) My coffee is not hot enough 1. Thermobloc has not reached the correct temperature 1. Pre-heat the thermobloc (see page 8, fig 1-3) 2. Filter holder is not pre-heated 2. Prime machine (see page 8) 3. Cup or mug is not pre-warmed 3. Warm cup (see page 8) After frothing milk, my milk is not foamy 1. Milk is not cold or fresh enough 1. It is easier to make froth using cold semi-skimmed milk in a stainless steel jug 2.
RECIPES GUARANTEE Once the espresso is extracted (the basis of most coffee drinks) add water or milk to the coffee to create different types of drinks. This appliance is of excellent quality and construction. However, if any defects in materials or workmanship do appear during the relevant guarantee period, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the defective parts, free of charge, subject to the terms and conditions of our Guarantee shown below. WITH WATER...
Dualit Limited County Oak Way Crawley West Sussex RH11 7ST Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 652 500 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1293 652 555 Email: info @ dualit.com Web: www.dualit.
