Written by Charlotte

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13 October 2025

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14:42

How can you make your De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM22.320.(S)B and ECAM22.360.S ready for use?

Make your De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM22.320.(S)B and ECAM22.360.S ready for use, so you can get started with making coffee right away. In this article, we'll explain how to make the coffee machine ready for use step by step. That way, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in no time.

Get started with your De'Longhi Magnifica S

We'll explain step by step how to make your De'Longhi Magnifica ready for use. These are the steps we'll discuss:

  • Step 1. Connect the machine to the power supply, and turn the coffee machine on.
  • Step 2. Fill the water tank and rinse the machine.
  • Step 3. Turn the machine on again.

You need:

  • 100ml container
  • Water hardness test strip
Fill the water tank

Step 1: connect the coffee machine

  1. Put the connector into the socket and press the main switch on the back of the machine.
  2. Remove the protective film from the drip tray.
  3. Choose the language you want and press 'ok' for a few seconds.
  4. Remove the water tank from the machine and fill it up to the 'max' line.
  5. Place the water tank back
  6. Put a container of at least 100ml under the steam wand.
Rinse the steam wand

Step 2: rinse the machine

  1. Turn the steam dial to 'i'. You'll now see 'hot water' on the display. Press 'ok' to confirm.
  2. The coffee machine now dispenses water via the steam wand.
  3. After the water stopped, the machine turns off automatically.
  4. Turn the steam dial back to 'o'.
Set the water hardness

Step 3: set the water hardness

  1. Take the test strip to test the water hardness.
  2. Submerge the test strip in a glass of fresh tap water for 1 second.
  3. After 1 minute, you'll see 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares.
  4. Set the right water hardness via the display. Press the 'menu' button.
  5. Navigate to 'water hardness' with the right arrow. Press 'ok' to confirm.
  6. Set the water hardness that matches the number of red blocks on the test strip.
  7. Press 'ok'.
  8. Press the 'menu' button to leave the menu.
  9. Your De'Longhi Magnifica S is now ready for use.

How do you clean your De'Longhi coffee machine?

Keep your De'Longhi coffee machine in great shape by performing the following tasks regularly. This way, you can get the most from your coffee machine, and your prevent blockages and defects. Clean these 4 parts:

  • Clean milk system: daily*
  • Clean brew group: weekly*
  • Replace water filter: every 2 months*
  • Descale: every 4 months
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Article by Charlotte

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