{
  "id": "ec685-cool-after-steam",
  "version": "2.0.0",
  "title": "Cool the EC685 coffee circuit after steam",
  "deviceFamily": "coffee",
  "intent": "Troubleshooting",
  "summary": "For EC685 without EX:4 only: follow the documented cooling cycle when both coffee lights flash together after steaming.",
  "modelApplicability": [
    "ec685-international"
  ],
  "modelDetails": [
    {
      "id": "ec685-international",
      "family": "coffee",
      "brand": "De’Longhi",
      "series": "Dedica",
      "label": "Dedica EC685 · without EX:4 · International manual",
      "region": "English International manual 57132C8997_01_0626; regional nameplate must match",
      "componentVersion": "Three buttons, steam dial, removable frother and tabbed perforated filter as pictured in this manual",
      "manual": "dedica-manual",
      "help": "Only EC685 without EX:4. Section 7.3 does not assign this cooling procedure to EC685 EX:4. With the machine cool, empty and unplugged, check the underside nameplate for EC685 or EC685 EX:4. Compare the frother and tabbed filter with the linked manual. The support page is on a US domain but its download is English International. Use the manual supplied for your regional appliance; no US voltage or electrical compatibility is inferred.",
      "exclusions": [
        "EC680",
        "Dedica Arte EC885",
        "Maestro EC950",
        "Modified steam wand",
        "Different filter design",
        "Regional instructions that differ from this manual",
        "EC685 EX:4 / EC685 EX4 cooling sequence"
      ],
      "recognitionSource": "dedica-support"
    }
  ],
  "exclusions": [
    "EC680",
    "Dedica Arte EC885",
    "Maestro EC950",
    "Modified steam wand",
    "Different filter design",
    "Regional instructions that differ from this manual",
    "EC685 EX:4 / EC685 EX4 cooling sequence"
  ],
  "prerequisites": [
    "Confirm the nameplate and your regional manual before connecting the appliance. The English International download on a US support page does not establish US electrical compatibility.",
    "For handling or external cleaning: stop delivery, switch off, unplug and wait until the appliance and removable parts are cool. Follow the separate powered steps only after reassembly.",
    "Identify EC685 without EX:4 on the nameplate while the machine is cool and unplugged, before normal milk use. Do not tilt a hot or water-filled machine to read its underside.",
    "This task uses normal controls with the frother fully assembled; allow hot water and steam to discharge into the container without touching or removing parts."
  ],
  "tools": [
    "Heat-resistant collection container"
  ],
  "materials": [
    "Fresh clean water in the tank"
  ],
  "checks": [
    {
      "id": "safety",
      "prompt": "Is the appliance undamaged, with delivery stopped and parts cool and unplugged for any hands-on work?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11; p14 §14",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "manual-match",
          "advice": "Keep hands clear of outlets during the specific powered water or steam steps below."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "service",
          "advice": "Stop for a damaged cord, burning smell, liquid leaking from the appliance body, all lights flashing while the machine does not work, or a holder that remains hot or pressurized. Disconnect when safe and contact De’Longhi Customer Services. Keep the casing, boiler and internal steam circuit closed."
        },
        {
          "id": "unsure",
          "label": "Not sure",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Save a preparation record and compare the matching manual before continuing."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "manual-match",
      "prompt": "Does your EC685 or EC685 EX:4 match English International manual 57132C8997_01_0626, including the three buttons, original frother and tabbed filter?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-support",
      "sourceLocator": "Support center: English (International) Instructions for use; manual pp3,6 §1",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "check-1",
          "advice": "Continue only with the controls and parts pictured in this manual."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Find the manual supplied for your region and component version. This guide cannot confirm a different version."
        },
        {
          "id": "unsure",
          "label": "Not sure",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Save a preparation record and compare the matching manual before continuing."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "check-1",
      "prompt": "Does your confirmed nameplate say EC685 without EX:4, matching the model scope of §7.3?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3 heading; p6 §1 nameplate note",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "check-2",
          "advice": "Continue only for this base EC685 cooling instruction."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "EC685 EX:4 is excluded from this task. Use its matching regional instructions or Customer Services."
        },
        {
          "id": "unsure",
          "label": "Not sure",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Save a preparation record and compare the matching manual before continuing."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "check-2",
      "prompt": "After steam use and exit from steam mode, do both coffee-button lights flash together as in §7.3?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7 exit-steam note and §7.3; p12 §13",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "steps",
          "advice": "Use the cooling cycle with a container beneath the frother."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Identify the current indication in §13; do not run this cycle for unrelated flashing or all lights flashing."
        },
        {
          "id": "unsure",
          "label": "Not sure",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Save a preparation record and compare the matching manual before continuing."
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "branches": [
    {
      "checkId": "safety",
      "optionId": "yes",
      "next": "manual-match"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "safety",
      "optionId": "no",
      "next": "service"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "safety",
      "optionId": "unsure",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "manual-match",
      "optionId": "yes",
      "next": "check-1"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "manual-match",
      "optionId": "no",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "manual-match",
      "optionId": "unsure",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-1",
      "optionId": "yes",
      "next": "check-2"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-1",
      "optionId": "no",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-1",
      "optionId": "unsure",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-2",
      "optionId": "yes",
      "next": "steps"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-2",
      "optionId": "no",
      "next": "prepared"
    },
    {
      "checkId": "check-2",
      "optionId": "unsure",
      "next": "prepared"
    }
  ],
  "steps": [
    {
      "title": "Record the exact version and indication",
      "text": "Use the nameplate identification already made while the appliance was cool. Confirm EC685 without EX:4 and record that both coffee-button lights are flashing after steam use. Leave the hot frother and holder attached.",
      "observation": "The version and trigger both match §7.3 before any control is changed.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3; p6 §1",
      "requiredFields": [
        "base-ec685-confirmed",
        "after-steam-indication"
      ],
      "id": "step-1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Prepare the water and collection path",
      "text": "Check there is water in the tank and put a stable heat-resistant container under the fully assembled frother. Keep hands and face away from the dispenser.",
      "observation": "The container will collect both steam and hot water without holding it under the outlet.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3 first point; p6 §2",
      "requiredFields": [],
      "id": "step-2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Open the steam dial for cooling",
      "text": "Open the dial to the steam/hot-water position. Allow steam and hot water to discharge into the container. The one-cup light flashes during this cooling delivery.",
      "observation": "The expected discharge and one-cup indication are observed; do not remove the frother or holder.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3 second point",
      "requiredFields": [
        "cooling-flow"
      ],
      "id": "step-3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Wait for the documented end state",
      "text": "Wait until discharge stops automatically and the one-cup and two-cup lights flash, as §7.3 describes for completion of cooling. If delivery or indications do not match, close the dial and seek manual or service guidance instead of repeatedly restarting.",
      "observation": "Automatic stop and the two coffee-light indication occur together.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3 third point",
      "requiredFields": [
        "cooling-stopped"
      ],
      "id": "step-4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Close the dial",
      "text": "Turn the steam dial back to ○. Confirm coffee readiness before the next normal coffee. Move the collection container only after discharge has stopped and it can be handled safely.",
      "observation": "The dial is closed and the cooling sequence is complete.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3 third point; p12 §13",
      "requiredFields": [
        "dial-closed"
      ],
      "id": "step-5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Keep milk cleaning separate",
      "text": "Complete the after-milk frother-cleaning task once it is safe to purge, switch off and cool the removable parts. If the coffee lights still will not show readiness, save the remaining indication for support.",
      "observation": "Cooling the circuit and cleaning milk residue are both addressed by their specific instructions.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §§7.2–7.3",
      "requiredFields": [],
      "id": "step-6"
    }
  ],
  "outcomeChecks": [
    {
      "id": "outcome-1",
      "text": "The base EC685 version and after-steam trigger are recorded.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3: only EC685, EC695, EC785; p8 §7 exit-steam note; p12 §13"
    },
    {
      "id": "outcome-2",
      "text": "Cooling reached automatic stop, the dial is closed and the next readiness indication is checked.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3: only EC685, EC695, EC785; p8 §7 exit-steam note; p12 §13"
    }
  ],
  "stopConditions": [
    "Stop for a damaged cord, burning smell, liquid leaking from the appliance body, all lights flashing while the machine does not work, or a holder that remains hot or pressurized. Disconnect when safe and contact De’Longhi Customer Services. Keep the casing, boiler and internal steam circuit closed."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "dedica-manual",
      "title": "De’Longhi EC685 / EC685 EX:4 instructions (57132C8997_01_0626)",
      "url": "https://library.delonghigroup.com/assetbank-delonghi/action/directLinkImage?assetId=296204&download=true",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-13",
      "use": "Sections 2–4, 7–8, 11–14: exact-version archived manual reviewed for setup, cleaning, descaling, rinses and troubleshooting",
      "license": "Manufacturer copyright. Original workflow based on manual facts; PDF not redistributed.",
      "region": "English International",
      "locator": "p8 §7.3: only EC685, EC695, EC785; p8 §7 exit-steam note; p12 §13"
    },
    {
      "id": "dedica-support",
      "title": "Dedica Style EC685.TB EX:4 support center",
      "url": "https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/s/EC685.TB%20EX%3A4",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-13",
      "use": "Official entry to the English International manual, not proof of US electrical specifications",
      "license": "Linked only.",
      "region": "English International",
      "locator": "EC685.TB EX:4 → English (International) → Instructions for use, 57132C8997_01_0626"
    }
  ],
  "assets": [
    {
      "path": "/assets/coffee/cooling-cycle.svg",
      "title": "EC685 cooling sequence after steam",
      "alt": "For the EC685 without EX:4: place a container, open the steam dial, wait for automatic stop and the coffee-light indication, then close the dial.",
      "kind": "Original schematic of user-accessible parts or control sequence; not to scale",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "See the individual task steps for the corresponding manual figures and sections."
    }
  ],
  "relatedIds": [
    "ec685-frother-clean",
    "ec685-no-froth",
    "ec685-after-care"
  ],
  "specs": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-10-13",
  "estimatedDuration": null,
  "group": "ec685-milk",
  "variantNote": "Only EC685 without EX:4. Section 7.3 does not assign this cooling procedure to EC685 EX:4.",
  "extraExclusions": [
    "EC685 EX:4 / EC685 EX4 cooling sequence"
  ],
  "locator": "p8 §7.3: only EC685, EC695, EC785; p8 §7 exit-steam note; p12 §13",
  "recordFields": [
    {
      "id": "base-ec685-confirmed",
      "label": "Nameplate confirmed EC685 without EX:4",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-1"
    },
    {
      "id": "after-steam-indication",
      "label": "Both coffee-button lights flashed together after steam use",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-1"
    },
    {
      "id": "cooling-flow",
      "label": "Cooling discharge and flashing one-cup light observed",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-3"
    },
    {
      "id": "cooling-stopped",
      "label": "Automatic stop with the two coffee lights flashing observed",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-4"
    },
    {
      "id": "dial-closed",
      "label": "Steam dial returned to ○ after cooling",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-5"
    }
  ],
  "consumables": [
    {
      "name": "Fresh clean water",
      "specification": "Fill the tank no higher than MAX.",
      "fit": "EC685 / EC685 EX:4 matching this manual.",
      "exclude": "Do not operate with an empty tank or with the tank removed.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p6 §2"
    }
  ],
  "maintenance": {
    "trigger": "On the base EC685, both coffee lights flash together after steam and the circuit needs cooling.",
    "intervalText": "Perform the §7.3 cooling cycle only for its stated version and indication; no calendar interval is specified.",
    "basis": "manufacturer",
    "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
    "sourceLocator": "p8 §7.3"
  },
  "outcomes": [
    "The base EC685 version and after-steam trigger are recorded.",
    "Cooling reached automatic stop, the dial is closed and the next readiness indication is checked."
  ],
  "fitChecks": [
    {
      "id": "manual",
      "label": "Manual and region",
      "accepted": "international-57132",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "",
          "label": "Choose the version you can confirm"
        },
        {
          "value": "international-57132",
          "label": "EC685 / EX:4: English International 57132C8997_01_0626 matches my appliance"
        },
        {
          "value": "different",
          "label": "My manual revision, region or model differs"
        },
        {
          "value": "unknown",
          "label": "I am not sure"
        }
      ],
      "help": "The US support-domain link serves an English International manual. It does not establish US electrical compatibility."
    },
    {
      "id": "parts",
      "label": "Controls and removable parts",
      "accepted": "original",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "",
          "label": "Choose the version you can confirm"
        },
        {
          "value": "original",
          "label": "Original three buttons, steam dial, removable frother and tabbed filter insert"
        },
        {
          "value": "modified",
          "label": "Modified steam wand or different filter"
        },
        {
          "value": "other",
          "label": "EC680, EC885, EC950 or other controls"
        },
        {
          "value": "unknown",
          "label": "I am not sure"
        }
      ],
      "help": "Compare the removable parts and control illustrations before following a cleaning sequence."
    }
  ]
}