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DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker User Manual

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DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker

DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker product imageIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical appliance, some basic safety precautions should be observed. Specifically:

  • Read all instructions carefully.
  • Make sure the voltage of your electrical system corresponds to the voltage shown on the bottom of the machine.
  • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
  • To protect against fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
  • Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and do not leave the appliance unattended while in operation.
  • Disconnect the plug from the power outlet when the machine is not in use and before cleaning.
  • Do not operate the machine with a damaged cord or plug, after faulty operation, or when it has been damaged in any way. Contact De’Longhi Customer Service.
  • The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
  • Do not use the machine outdoors.
  • Make sure the power cord does not hang over the edge of the table or countertop to avoid getting accidentally caught or entangled.
  • Do not place the machine or its electrical parts on or near electric stoves, cooking surfaces, or gas burners.
  • Plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, first turn the machine “off ”, then remove the plug from the wall utlet.
  • Do not use this machine for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage caused by improper, incorrect, or irresponsible use.
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover or the exterior of the unit. Don’t attempt to repair or modify the machine, doing so will void the warranty. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

  • A short power cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Longer, detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
  • If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is provided with 3-wire, grounding type cord, the extension should be a GROUNDING TYPE 3 – WIRE CORD. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter-top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
  • Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take a few minutes to read this Instruction for Use. This will avoid all risks and damage to the appliance.

Troubleshooting and repairs

In the event of problems, first try and resolve them by reading the information given in sections “Troubleshooting”. If this does not resolve the problem or you require further information, contact De’Longhi customer services only. The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate provided with the machine.

DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE

  • A. Beans container and pre-ground coffee lid
  • B. Pre-ground coffee funnel
  • C. Beans container
  • D. Pre-ground coffee funnel seat
  • E. Water tank lid
  • F. Water tank
  • G. Control panel
  • H. Coffee spout
  • I. Infuser
  • L. Tray assemble
  • M. Cup holder
  • N. Cup tray
  • O. Drip tray water level indicator
  • P. Disposal water container
  • Q. Coffee grounds container
  • R. Drip tray
  • S. Carafe (* some models only)
  • T. Ground coffee measure
  • U. “Total Hardness Test” indicator paper
  • V. Descaler
  • Z. Draining tray

BEFORE USE

Checking the appliance

After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact De’Longhi Customer Services.

Installing the appliance

When you install the appliance, you should respect the following safety warnings:

  • The machine gives off heat. After positioning the machine on the worktop, leave a space of at least 1.18 in / 3 cm between the surfaces of the machine and the side and rear walls and at least 5.6 in / 15 cm above the coffee maker.
  • Water penetrating the machine could cause damage. Do not place the appliance near taps or sinks.
  • The appliance could be damaged if the water it contains freezes. Do not install the appliance in a room where the temperature could drop below freezing point.
  • Arrange the cord in such a way that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges or come into contact with hot surfaces (e.g. electric hot plates).
  • Adjust the cord length and store the excess in the cord guide under the machine.

Connecting the appliance

Check that the mains power supply voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly installed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A only. If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional? The first time you use the appliance, rinse with hot water all removable accessories that may come into contact with water. The first time you use the machine, the water circuit is empty and the appliance could be very noisy. The noise becomes less as the circuit fills. Coffee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the grinder. The machine is, however, guaranteed to be new.

FIRST USE

  • Connect the appliance to a mains socket. The BREW button blinks and theicon lights on.
  • Remove the water tank (F), fill to the MAX level (marked on the tank) with fresh water, then put the tank back in the appliance correctly.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 3
  • Place a container holding a minimum of approx 7 floz/200 ml underneath the coffee spout (H).
  • Press the BREW button. The appliance delivers water from the coffee spout.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 4

The coffee machine is now ready for normal use. The first time you use the appliance, you need to make some coffee before it starts to give satisfactory results. Please note: If no water is delivered from the coffee spouts and the button keeps flashing, press the button again.

SETTINGS

Pressing the SETTING button it is possible to set: AM-PM or 24h, hours and minutes, acoustic signal, temperature, water hardness, and auto-on.

Set the time:

  • Press the SETTING button; AM is displayed. Pressbutton to set AM, PM or 24h.
  • To set the time press the SETTING button; the hour blinks; pressbutton to set the desired hour. Press the SETTING button again; the minutes blink; pressbutton until the desired minutes are displayed.

Auto-on:

The appliance will deliver the selected drink at the set time; place a cup or a mug under the coffee spout. Auto-on has to be activated every time, after the preparation in auto-on mode the auto-on function is reset.

  • Press the SETTING button; theauto-on icon blink;
  • Pressbutton; theauto-on icon lights up;
  • Press the SETTING button; the size of beverages and type of coffee icons lights up;
  • Press the SIZE button to select the desired coffee quantity;DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 5
  • three levels of strength (light, gold, and bold) light up;
  • Press the TYPE button to set the desired levels of strength;DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 6
  • Press the SETTING button to confirm;
  • the hour blink;DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 21
  • Pressbutton to set the desired hour and press the SETTING button to confirm;
  • the minutes blink;DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 22
  • Pressbutton to set the desired minutes and press the SETTING button to confirm;
  • theauto-on icon stays on.
    Please note: The settings are saved. To check your settings pressicon.

Water hardness:

  • Press the SETTING button; theicon lights up. Pressbutton to set the water hardness (1, 2, 3, or 4).
    Measuring water hardness:
  • Remove the total hardness test indicator paper from its pack.
  • Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second.
  • Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water. Each square corresponds to one level.

Auto-off:

After 30 minutes the appliance switches off automatically; this setting cannot be changed.

MAKING COFFEE

  • Fill the water tank (F) with fresh water.
  • Press the POWER button. The appliance is ready for use when the main screen appears.
  • Open the cup holder (M) and place a cup or a mug under the coffee spout (H). If using the carafe (S) (some models only), place it directly on the cup tray (N).DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 7
  • Fill the beans container (C) with coffee beans.
    Theicon lights on when the bean container is at the minimum level. To prepare pre-ground coffee, add pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee funnel seat (D) using the measure (T) (see table of suggested quantities).DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 8
  • Press the SIZE button to select the desired coffee quantity; espresso style 3 oz and 6 different quantities of coffee. The selected beverage lights on:DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 9
  • Press the TYPE button to select the type of coffee; three levels of strength (light, gold and bold) and two special (and over ice). The selected beverage lights on:DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 10

Preground coffee:

  • To prepare pre-ground coffee, select.
  • Add pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee funnel seat (D) using the measure (T).
  • Press the BREW button. The appliance delivers the selected beverage.
    The pre-ground coffee can be selected only with 3oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz sizes.
    Coffee cup quantityGround coffee measure (0.25oz / 7g)
    3 oz2
    8 oz2
    12 oz3
    16 oz4

    Do not exceed these suggested quantities

CARAFE (S) (some models only)

Ensure your carafe (S) is clean and empty before brewing. Residual coffee will affect the taste and can cause overflow. Lock the carafe lid and place the carafe under the coffee spout.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 11

Pre-heating

To obtain best results it is recommended to pre-heat the carafe or cup. A pre-heated carafe will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature and keep coffee hotter for a longer time. To pre-heat the carafe fill it with hot water, wait about 30 seconds and empty the carafe.

Cleaning the carafe

After each use and before brewing a new preparation, empty the carafe. Rinse the carafe and the carafe lid under warm running water. We also recommend regularly washing the carafe in warm, soapy water using a soft-bristled brush. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive pads, cloths or cleaners which can scratch the surface.

CLEANING

Important: Before maintenance or cleaning of the appliance, turn off and unplug. Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, or alcohol to clean the coffee machine. Do not use metal objects to remove coffee deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces. Disposal water container (P), coffee grounds container (Q), and carafe (S) can be washed in a dishwasher, the other components of the machine are hand-wash only. The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:

  • Coffee grounds container (Q): When the coffee grounds container (Q) is full theicon lights on. To access the components remove the tray assembly (L). Extract and empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to remove all residues left on the bottom. It is normal to find small amount of ground coffee residues inside the unit or around the infuser. The appliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned the ground container. Even if not full, empty the coffee grounds container after two, or three days.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 12 DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 13
  • Disposal water container (P): empty and clean with a damp cloth and a little mild washing-up liquid.
  • Drip tray (R): the drip tray is fitted with a water level indicator (O) showing the amount of water it contains. Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray (N), the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned, otherwise, the water may overflow the edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on, or the surrounding area. Please note: When cleaning the drip tray, the grounds (Q) and water (P) containers must always be emptied completely, even if they are not actually full.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 14
  • Infuser (I) and Draining tray (Z): The infuser must be cleaned at least once a month. Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the infuser outwards. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 15Do not use detergents to clean the infuser as this could cause damage. Remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing. Extract, empty and rinse the Draining tray (Z), then put the tank back in the appliance correctly.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 16After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
    Please note: The infuser cannot be extracted when the machine is on. Make sure the machine has run the shutdown procedure correctly.
  • Pre-ground coffee funnel (B): Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground coffee funnel is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a brush. It is possible to take out the funnel for a better cleaning.
  • Water tank (F): clean the water tank regularly (about once a month) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing-up liquid.
  • Coffee spout (H): clean the coffee spout regularly with a sponge or cloth. Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick.DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker 17

ICONS MESSAGES

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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DeLonghi CAM51035M TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker-FAQs

What does the red light on my DeLonghi TrueBrew indicate?

A flashing red triangle means the infuser is not properly inserted. Remove the drip tray, insert the infuser correctly, and push the drip tray back in. The machine will restart automatically.

Why does my DeLonghi coffee machine turn off by itself?

The machine automatically shuts off 40 minutes after brewing to conserve energy. This feature cannot be changed or disabled.

Why does caffeine sometimes stop working for me?

Overconsumption of caffeine, genetics, and poor sleep can reduce its effects. Cutting back on caffeine intake may help reset your tolerance.

What are the drawbacks of a drip coffee maker?

Drip coffee makers offer less control over taste and quality compared to manual brewing methods. While they keep coffee hot, they don’t allow for much flavor customization.

What is the ideal brewing temperature for drip coffee?

The recommended temperature for coffee extraction is between 195°F and 205°F, just below the boiling point of water (212°F).

How long does it take for a DeLonghi coffee machine to heat up?

The machine typically takes around 45 seconds to warm up and be ready for brewing.

Should I turn off my coffee machine at night?

Yes, turning off your machine when not in use helps preserve internal gaskets and O-rings, extending the lifespan of the machine.

Why does my DeLonghi Pinguino air conditioner keep shutting off?

Ensure the room temperature is warmer than the unit’s setting, check that the exhaust hose is properly connected with no bends or kinks, and clean the filter to remove dust buildup.

What does “descale” mean on a DeLonghi coffee machine?

Descaling removes mineral buildup (limescale) from the heating element caused by minerals in water. Regular descaling helps maintain performance and extend the machine’s lifespan.

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