Steam light flashing orange? Do this now! Delonghi Dedica EC685.

Descaling my Delonghi Dedica EC 685 coffee machine.
If the steam light is flashing orange, the appliance needs descaling.
Lime from the water can clog up the heater, and make repairs unsustainable.
I used the Delonghi Eco Decalk mini descaling fluid, that contains lactic acid.
Danger, read the instructions before using.
The fluid can splash and cause serious eye damage and skin irritation.
Keep children out of way. Keep the descaling fluid out of reach of children.
The correct procedure can be fund in the instructions or at Delonghi help center, "support dedica Steam-light-flashing".
You will need, descaling fluid, one bowl and one waterglass. Danger, the water is hot.
Calculate 45 minutes for the descaling and rinsing procedure.
IMPORTANT: The descaling is a 2 part process that consist of cleaning and rinsing.
To start the CLEANING:
1. Press the orange steam button for about 5-10 seconds until the three buttons lights double flash white in sequence
2. Put the steam knob downwards.
3. Press the steam button shortly again, and the steam wand will begin squinting water.
4. To start the RINSING after the descaling have stopped, fill with water and press the steam button once.
5. After rinsing have stopped, put the steam knob upwards, and the button lights will go back to normal.

Timestamps:
00:00 Blinking orange steam light on the Delonghi Dedica
00:10 Opening the Ecodecalk descaling liquid
01:00 Adding descaling liquid and water
01:50 Starting descaling on the Delonghi Dedica
03:30 Rinsing the water tank
04:00 Rinsing the Dedica with fresh water
05:40 Finishing the descaling
06:30 Making fresh espresso

***Gear I use***
Delonghi Dedica EC685.BK
Camera: Canon Power Shot SX40HS.
Tripod: Vanguard VT-158
Edited on iMovie.

[noureddineelaroussi]

I just bought one for 20 dollars that needed descaling, the owner was a girl who thought it was broken LOL, I just descaled it and I'm enjoying a nice hot cappuccino!

[lorenzociciulla]

You are the best and simple video. The other are a lot complicated. 🎉

[rafaelhenck]

Thanks. After seeing the useless DeLonghi tutorial that prefers putting an annoying background music rather than instructions (written or voiced over) your video was the one guiding me through the process

[stevewarlow]

Hi I’ve got the same machine I must be doing the cycle wrong as it’s still flashing orange on mine

[fatpanda]

To anybody who owns this machine. Remove plastic from inside of stock handle, saw it off or get aftermarket one. Plastic in stock one drastically changes taste.

[krizdow]

Mine is creating steam istead of dropping water, what am I doing wrong ?

[mr.relampagonegro]

I have followed the instructions on descaling and rinsing . The orange light does not stop flashing. Any ideas on what to do now? Solved. I followed your instructions and respected the importance of the complete rinse cycle and bye bye orange light. Your video is the first of many I have watched that helped me. Thank you.

[yolunia]

Hi I did descaling completely wrong I filled the water tank with solution then I was basically turning dial and pressing button to make coffee then putting it back to steam position. I did it like this the whole tank then realised I was doing it wrong. Eventually I did descaling correctly however Im still not sure If my coffee would not have some of the solution 😭 can anyone please tell me is it safe to make a coffee? 😅