Contents

1 Instructions 4

EN
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 This user manual 4
1.3 Intended use 4
1.4 General safety instructions 4
1.5 Manufacturer liability 7
1.6 Identification plate 7
1.7 Disposal 7
2 Description 8
2.1 Product description 8
3 Use 9
3.1 Before first use 9
3.2 First use 10
3.3 How to prepare espresso coffee 11
3.4 How to prepare a cappuccino 13
3.5 How to dispense hot water 14
3.6 Accessing the settings menu and changing the settings 14
3.7 How to cool down the boiler 17
4 Cleaning and care 18
4.1 Instructions 18
4.2 Cleaning the body of the coffee machine 18
4.3 Cleaning the coffee machine components 18
4.4 Descaling 20
4.5 What to do if... 21

We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic
and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed useful for improvement of its products without prior
notice. The illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual are therefore not binding and are merely indicative.

3
 Instructions
1 Instructions 1.2 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
1.1 Introduction appliance and must therefore be kept in its
Key information for the user: entirety and in an accessible place for the
whole working life of the appliance.
Instructions
General information on this user 1.3 Intended use
manual, on safety and final The appliance can be used to prepare
disposal. espresso and cappuccino coffee using
Description ground coffee or coffee soft pods. Every
other use is considered improper. Do not
Appliance description use the appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
Use
1.4 General safety instructions
Information on using your
appliance. • The appliance must not be
used by persons (including
Cleaning and care children) with reduced
Information for proper cleaning and physical, sensory or mental
maintenance of the appliance. capabilities or with a lack of
experience and knowledge,
Safety instructions unless appropriately
supervised, or instructed on the
safe use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their
Information safety.
• Children must be supervised at
all times to ensure they do not
Advice play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance must not be
performed by children, unless
closely supervised.

4
 Instructions
• Never submerge the appliance • Keep the appliance and its

EN
in water. cord out of reach of children
• This appliance is intended for under the age of 8 years.
household use. Moreover, it • Children must never play with
cannot be used: the appliance.
• in kitchen areas provided for • The appliance may be used by
employees in shops, offices people with reduced physical,
and other working sensory or mental capabilities
environments; or lack of experience and
• in farms/farm stay facilities knowledge if they have been
• by guests in hotels, motels given supervision or instruction
and residential environments; concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if
• in bed and breakfasts. they understand the hazards
• If the power cord is damaged, involved.
contact technical support to • Disconnect the appliance from
arrange for this to be replaced the power socket before
in order to avoid any possible assembly, disassembly and
hazards. cleaning.
Only for European markets:
• This appliance may be used by Hot surfaces
children from the age of 8
provided they are supervised • Surfaces marked with this
or instructed on the safe use of symbol will become hot during
the appliance and they use. This symbol is only present
understand the associated only on some models.
risks.
• Cleaning and maintenance
may be performed by children
from the age of 8 as long as
they are appropriately
supervised.

5
 Instructions
For this appliance
• Follow all safety instructions in order to • Only use original spare parts. The use of
use the appliance safely. spare parts not approved by the
manufacturer could lead to fires, electric
• Read this user manual carefully before
shocks or personal injury.
using the appliance.
• Only place the coffee machine on level
• Switch off the appliance immediately
and dry surfaces.
after use.
• Avoid getting the coffee machine wet
• Do not leave the coffee machine
and do not spray liquids onto it. In the
unattended during use.
event of contact with liquid, immediately
• Always disconnect the coffee machine switch off the power at the socket or
from the power socket if it is left main breaker and dry the appliance
unattended and before assembly/ thoroughly: Electric shock hazard!
disassembly of components or cleaning.
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp
• Unplug the coffee machine before objects to clean the coffee machine.
cleaning it and if you notice any fault.
• Do not make any modifications to the
• Let the coffee machine cool down appliance.
before cleaning.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames with
• Do not use the coffee machine without water: turn off the appliance and remove
the tank fitted or if there is no water in the the plug from the socket, and smother the
tank. flames with a fire blanket or other
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between appropriate cover.
the coffee machine and any walls to the • Prevent the power cord from coming into
rear or side, and 15 cm clearance contact with sharp edges.
above the coffee machine.
• Never position the appliance above or
• Danger of burns! The coffee machine near gas or electric hob burners when
generates heat and produces hot water they are hot or in use, inside an oven or
and steam during its operation. near other heat sources.
• Danger of burns! Do not touch the cup • Do not position the appliance near sinks
warmer shelf while the appliance is or taps.
running.
• Do not use the coffee machine with parts
or accessories of other manufacturers.

6
 Instructions
1.5 Manufacturer liability • Old appliances do not belong in

EN
The manufacturer shall not be liable for household waste! To comply with
injuries or property damage caused by: current legislation, old appliances, on
reaching the end of their useful lives,
• Use of the appliance other than that
should be taken to a disposal facility
specified
where they can be sorted. This allows
• Failure to read the user manual precious materials from old appliances
• Tampering with any part of the to be recycled and helps protect the
appliance environment. For further information,
• Use of non-original spare parts contact the relevant local authorities or
your nearest waste recycling centre.
• Failure to observe the safety instructions
Our appliances are packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
1.6 Identification plate • Take these packing materials to the
The identification plate bears the technical appropriate recycling centre.
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification Plastic packaging
plate for any reason. Danger of suffocation
1.7 Disposal • Do not leave the packaging or any part
This appliance must be disposed of of it unattended.
separately from other waste • Do not let children play with the plastic
(Directive 2012/19/EU). The bags.
appliance does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the environment, in
accordance with current European
directives.
Electrical voltage
Danger of electrocution

• Disconnect the mains supply.

• Unplug the appliance.

7
 Description
2 Description
2.1 Product description

1
10

17 18 19 11
2
4
3 5 16

15
9
7

14 6 20
16

13
12

Model ECF01 - Coffee Machine

1 Cup warmer shelf 11 Water tank (1 litre)
2 Boiler outlet 12 Measuring/tamping scoop
3 Filter holder 13 Coffee soft pod filter
4 Steel cup holder tray 14 Ground coffee filter, 1 cup
5 Float 15 Ground coffee filter, 2 cups
6 Stainless-steel drip tray 16 Water softener filter (optional)
7 Hot water/steam nozzle and frothing 17 One-cup coffee button (white light)
nozzle for cappuccino 18 Two-cup coffee button (white light)
8 Steam knob 19 Steam button (white light)/Descale
9 ON/OFF switch button (orange light)
10 Water tank lid 20 Non-slip feet

8
 Use
3 Use 4. Fill the tank (2) with cool, clean water

EN
directly from the tap or using a jug,
ensuring you do not exceed the
Danger of electrocution maximum level on the tank.

• Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket.

• Do not remove the earth pin.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to observe these warnings can
lead to fire, electrocution or even death. 2

3.1 Before first use

1. Remove any labels and stickers from the
coffee machine.
2. Carefully wash and dry the components
of the coffee machine (see ”4 Cleaning
and care”).
3. Remove the lid (1) by pulling it upwards,
then remove the tank (2).

1 Danger of malfunction

• Do not use the coffee machine without

the tank fitted or if there is no water in the
tank.

The components intended to come

into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.

9
 Use
3.2 First use
1. Switch on the coffee machine by
On first use, rinse the internal
pressing the ON/OFF switch (1): the
circuits:
lights of the three buttons (2), (3) and (4)
will flash in sequence. • Attach the filter holder to the
coffee machine.
• Place a container under the
coffee dispensing spouts and
press .
• Repeat this process 5 times.
2 3 4
Rinsing of the internal circuits is also
recommended when the coffee
machine has not been used for a
long period of time.
3. Position a container under the hot water/
steam nozzle (4).
4. Turn the steam knob (5) to the
position and dispense 100 ml of water.

1
2. The lights (2) and (3) flash to indicate
that the machine is warming up to the set
temperature. The coffee machine is
ready for use as soon as the lights stop
flashing and are lit steadily.

10
 Use
5. Return the steam knob (5) to the 3.3 How to prepare espresso coffee

EN
position. Ground coffee:
1. Insert the filter for ground coffee (1) in the
5 filter holder (2), choosing between the
one-cup filter and two-cup filter .

2
2. Tamp down the ground coffee using the
tamping scoop (3).

Prepare 4-5 coffees or 4-5

cappuccinos to obtain best results.

Filters 3
The coffee machine is provided with three
filters: one for one cup, one for two cups
and one for soft pods.
The corresponding symbol is indicated on
the bottom of each filter.

11
 Use
3. Remove any excess coffee from around 4. Position the cup(s) under the filter holder
the edge of the filter holder. Attach the spouts and press the or
filter holder by lining up the handle
dispense button.
with and turning it to the right up to
the position.

Danger of burns

• To avoid sprays, do not remove the filter

holder while the machine is running: wait
• For one cup, fill the filter with a for a few seconds after dispensing has
level measure of coffee (approx. stopped.
7 grams).
• For two cups, fill the filter with two After the machine has not been
level measures. used for a while (more than 30
minutes) it is normal for the first
• To obtain a strong coffee, tamp cups of coffee not to be at the right
down the coffee firmly. temperature.
• To obtain a lighter coffee, tamp The recommendations for
down the coffee less. obtaining a hot coffee immediately
are shown in section ”4.5 What to
do if...”

12
 Use
Coffee soft pods: 4. When the light stops flashing and is

EN
1. Insert the coffee soft pod filter in the lit steadily, position an empty container
filter holder. underneath the frothing nozzle for
2. Insert the soft pod in the filter holder, cappuccino (1) and then open the steam
centring it as mush as possible. knob (2) to the position to discharge
3. Proceed in the same manner as for any water present, before closing the
ground coffee. knob again.
5. Position the container with milk
Danger of burns underneath the frothing nozzle for
cappuccino (1) then immerse the frothing
nozzle a few millimetres into the milk.
• To avoid sprays, do not remove the filter
holder while the machine is running: wait Turn the knob (2) to the position and
for a few seconds after dispensing has slowly move the container upwards to
stopped. obtain creamier foam.

• You can stop the supply of coffee 2

at any moment by pressing the
dispense button again.
• To increase the quantity of coffee
in the cup, hold down the
dispense button.
1
3.4 How to prepare a cappuccino
1. Prepare an espresso coffee in a large
cup.
2. Press the button: the light will flash.
3. Fill a container with 100 ml of semi-
skimmed milk for each cappuccino you
wish to prepare.

13
 Use
6. Once the volume of milk has doubled, 3.5 How to dispense hot water
immerse the frothing nozzle for 1. Turn the machine on using the ON/OFF
cappuccino all the way and heat the milk switch and wait until the coffee
up to 60°C. Stop the steam by turning dispensing indicator lights are no longer
the steam knob to the right. blinking.
7. Pour the milk into the cups with the 2. Position a container underneath the
espresso. frothing nozzle for cappuccino.
3. Turn the steam knob to the position
to let out the hot water.
• Do not dispense steam for longer
than 60 seconds.

3.6 Accessing the settings menu and

changing the settings
1. Ensure that the machine is ready for use,
then press and hold the button for
10 seconds until the three buttons start
flashing: the machine is now in settings
mode.
• To prepare more than one 2. Adjust the machine settings to your
cappuccino, first prepare all the requirements.
necessary cups of espresso, then
steam the milk for all the 3. To exit the menu, just wait 15 seconds
cappuccinos together. without pressing any buttons.
• For reasons of hygiene, it is
advisable to clean the frothing
nozzle for cappuccino after use.
• Discharge any milk residue by
turning the steam nozzle to let the
steam out.
• Do not dispense steam for longer
than 60 seconds.

14
 Use
Setting the coffee temperature 4. Release the button as soon as the

EN
1. Access the settings menu. required quantity of coffee is reached.
5. The light flashes to indicate that the
2. Press the button to select the coffee
selected quantity has been stored.
temperature. The lights for the current
setting will turn on: Setting the water hardness
1. Access the settings menu.
Lights Temperature setting
2. Press the button to select the water
hardness. The lights for the current setting
Low will turn on:

Lights Water setting

Medium

Soft
High

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence. Medium

4. Press the button corresponding to the
required temperature: low , Hard
medium or high .
3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.
5. The button flashes to indicate that
the selection has been stored.
Setting the quantity of coffee
To modify the quantity of coffee dispensed
by the machine:
1. Position one or two cups under the filter
holder spouts.
2. Press the button for one cup or two
cups and hold it down.
3. The machine will start dispensing coffee.

15
 Use
4. Press the relative button to select the Setting the automatic shut-off time
water hardness: In order to save energy, the coffee machine
will turn itself off when it has not been used
soft medium hard for a certain period of time.
To turn the appliance back on, press any
10°dH - button on the control panel.
<10°dH > 20°dH
20°dH
To set this time:
1. Access the settings menu.
<18°fH 18°fH - 36°fH > 36°fH 2. Press to select the auto shut-off time.
The lights for the current setting will turn
< 180 mg/l 180-300 mg/l 360 mg/l on:
CaCo3 CaCo3 CaCo3
Lights Time setting
5. The button flashes to indicate that
the selection has been stored. 9 minutes

30 minutes

3 hours

3. The lights will start flashing in sequence.

4. Press the button corresponding to the
time you wish to set: 9 minutes , 30
minutes or 3 hours .

5. The button flashes to indicate that

the selection has been stored.

16
 Cleaning and care
Restoring factory default values 3.7 How to cool down the boiler

EN
To return the machine to its factory settings: The boiler must be cooled down if you wish
1. Access the settings menu. to prepare a coffee immediately after
frothing milk.
2. Turn the steam knob to the position. If this procedure is not performed, the
coffee dispensed will taste burnt.
3. Press the button: the three lights will
1. Position a container underneath the
flash to indicate that the factory defaults frothing nozzle for cappuccino and
have been reset. open the steam knob to dispense hot
4. Return the steam knob to the water.
position.

2. Hot water will stop coming out as soon

as the boiler has cooled down.
3. Close the steam knob again and
prepare the coffee.

17
 Cleaning and care
4 Cleaning and care 4.3 Cleaning the coffee machine
components
4.1 Instructions
Cleaning the drip tray
Improper use The drip tray is equipped with a red float (1)
Danger of electrocution which sticks out of the cup holder tray when
the maximum liquid level is exceeded.
• Unplug the coffee machine before
cleaning it. 1
• Do not immerse the coffee machine in
water or other liquids.
• Let the coffee machine cool down
before cleaning.

Improper use 1. Remove the cup holder tray (2) and then
remove the drip tray (3) to empty it.
Risk of damage to surfaces
2
• Do not use steam jets to clean the coffee
machine.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
with metal surface finishes (e.g.
anodised, nickel- or chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder products, stain 3
removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.

4.2 Cleaning the body of the coffee 2. Clean the drip tray with a cloth and then
machine reposition it together with the cup holder
tray.
To keep the outer surface of the coffee
machine in good condition, it should be Cleaning the coffee filters
cleaned regularly after use. Let the
appliance cool down first. Clean with a Clean the coffee filters regularly under
soft, damp cloth. running water. If the holes are blocked,
clean them with a pin or a brush.

18
 Cleaning and care
Cleaning the frothing nozzle for 5. Wash the frothing nozzle and rubber

EN
cappuccino connecting nozzle thoroughly with warm
Clean the frothing nozzle for cappuccino water.
immediately after use. 6. Check that the hole (4) is not blocked.
1. Turn the steam knob to let a little steam
out and drive out any milk inside the
nozzle.
2. Shut off the coffee machine by pressing
the ON/OFF switch.
3. Hold the tube of the frothing nozzle (1)
still with one hand and use the other to 4
rotate the frothing nozzle (2)
anticlockwise and pull it off downwards. 7. Insert the rubber connecting nozzle (3)
back into the frothing nozzle tube (1)
then replace the frothing nozzle (2) by
pushing it upwards and rotating it
anticlockwise.
1 8. Refit the frothing nozzle in its housing by
2 following the cleaning instructions in
reverse.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
The boiler outlet must be rinsed every 200
coffees made by dispensing approximately
500 ml of water by pressing the coffee
4. Remove the rubber connecting nozzle (3)
dispense button without adding ground
from the frothing nozzle tube by pulling it coffee or a soft pod.
downwards.
Cleaning the water tank
Clean the water tank once a month using a
moist cloth and mild detergent.

19
 Cleaning and care
4.4 Descaling 11. Fill the tank with water to the maximum
The coffee machine needs descaling when level mark and insert it into its housing.
the orange light on the button lights up. 12. Position an empty container underneath
the frothing nozzle and check that the
1. Fill the water tank with a solution of water
and descaler, following the instructions steam knob is in the position.
on the package. 13. Press the steam button again to start the
2. Press the ON/OFF switch. rinse cycle.
3. Remove the filter holder and position a 14. When the tank is empty it means that
container underneath the frothing nozzle. the rinse cycle is finished, and the orange
4. Wait for the or lights to come light will turn off.
on steadily.
15. Turn the steam knob to the position.
5. Press the button and hold for 10
seconds until the three buttons flash in
sequence. Danger of injury
6. Turn the steam knob to the position.
• The descaler contains acid which can
7. Press to start descaling. irritate the skin and eyes.
8. The descaling cycle automatically • Follow the manufacturer's instructions
performs a series of rinse cycles at and safety warnings on the pack to the
intervals to remove scale from the inside letter; they will also tell you what to do in
of the coffee machine, continuing until the event of contact with skin or eyes.
the tank is empty. • Use descaler products recommended
9. The descaling cycle will stop and the by Smeg to avoid damage to the coffee
machine.
orange light will flash.
10. Remove the water tank, empty it and Descaling and rinsing the boiler outlet
rinse it out. During the descaling cycle, close the steam
knob every so often to make some of the
descaling solution come out from the boiler
outlet.
During the rinse cycle, close the steam knob
every so often to rinse off the boiler outlet.

20
 Cleaning and care
4.5 What to do if...

EN
Problem Possible causes Solution

No water in tank. Fill the tank.

Clean the filter with a brush

The filter holes are blocked.
or pin.
Coffee does not come out
Insert the tank correctly in its
The tank is not inserted correctly. housing.

Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle.

Insert the filter holder and

The filter holder is not inserted turn it so it is fully closed.
correctly, or is dirty.
Clean the filter holder.
The coffee drips out of the
filter holder and not the The boiler outlet seal is worn. Have it replaced at an
spouts Authorised Service Centre.

The spout holes are blocked. Clean the spout holes.

The filter holder will not Use the supplied measuring

attach to the coffee The filter has been overfilled. scoop and use the correct
machine. filter.

The coffee machine does Unplug the coffee machine

not work and all lights Possible fault. and contact an Authorised
flash. Service Centre.

21
 Cleaning and care

Problem Possible causes Solution

The ground coffee has not been

Tamp the coffee harder.
tamped sufficiently.

The “crema” of the coffee There is insufficient ground coffee. Use a larger quantity.
is light in colour and
comes out of the spout
very fast Use only ground coffee for
The coffee grind is too coarse.
espresso machines.

Change type of ground

Poor quality ground coffee.
coffee.

The ground coffee has been Tamp the coffee with less
tamped too hard. force.

There is too much ground coffee. Decrease the quantity used.

The “crema” of the coffee

is dark in colour and The boiler outlet or filter is Clean the outlet and the
comes out of the spout blocked. filter.
slowly
Use only ground coffee for
The coffee grind is too fine. espresso machines.

Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle.

22
 Cleaning and care

EN
Problem Possible causes Solution

Steam knob open. Close the steam knob.

Boiler temperature too high. Cool down the boiler.

Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle.

The and lights
flash for a few seconds
No water in tank. Fill the tank.

Clean the boiler outlet and

Boiler outlet or filter blocked. the filter.

The tank is not inserted correctly. Insert the tank correctly in its
housing.

Increase the temperature of

the coffee from the
programming menu
following the instructions in
section ”Setting the coffee
Coffee is not hot Machine not used for a long temperature”.
time.
Dispense hot water into the
cup in which the coffee will
be prepared in order to
heat the cup.

If the problem has not been

resolved or in the case of other
types of fault, contact your local
technical support centre.

23