{
  "id": "ec685-spout-rinse",
  "version": "2.0.0",
  "title": "Rinse the coffee spouts after 200 coffees",
  "deviceFamily": "coffee",
  "intent": "Maintenance",
  "summary": "Use water-only coffee delivery to rinse the spouts with about 0.5 litre, then record the coffee count and observed flow.",
  "modelApplicability": [
    "ec685-international"
  ],
  "modelDetails": [
    {
      "id": "ec685-international",
      "family": "coffee",
      "brand": "De’Longhi",
      "series": "Dedica",
      "label": "Dedica EC685 / EC685 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": "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"
      ],
      "recognitionSource": "dedica-support"
    }
  ],
  "exclusions": [
    "EC680",
    "Dedica Arte EC885",
    "Maestro EC950",
    "Modified steam wand",
    "Different filter design",
    "Regional instructions that differ from this manual"
  ],
  "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."
  ],
  "tools": [
    "Heat-resistant measuring container holding at least 0.5 litre"
  ],
  "materials": [
    "Fresh clean water"
  ],
  "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": "Is normal water delivery available, without a fault, body leak or incomplete descale?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; pp13–14 §14",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "check-2",
          "advice": "This is the routine coffee-spout rinse."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Use the no-coffee check or finish descaling before attempting a routine rinse."
        },
        {
          "id": "unsure",
          "label": "Not sure",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Save a preparation record and compare the matching manual before continuing."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "check-2",
      "prompt": "Are the original filter and holder clean, with no ground coffee or pod inside?",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; p7 §4.2",
      "options": [
        {
          "id": "yes",
          "label": "Yes",
          "next": "steps",
          "advice": "Use the normal coffee button to deliver rinse water."
        },
        {
          "id": "no",
          "label": "No",
          "next": "prepared",
          "advice": "Clean and empty the filter first; this rinse uses water only."
        },
        {
          "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 rinse trigger",
      "text": "Record whether 200 coffees have been made since the previous spout rinse, or whether you are establishing a new maintenance baseline because the count is unknown.",
      "observation": "The manufacturer’s trigger is 200 coffees; an earlier baseline rinse is your own maintenance choice.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3",
      "requiredFields": [
        "rinse-trigger"
      ],
      "id": "step-1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Prepare water and the empty holder",
      "text": "On the cool unplugged appliance, check the clean filter and insert. Leave out ground coffee and pods, attach the holder normally, fill the tank with fresh water up to MAX and seat it gently.",
      "observation": "The holder is empty and the tank contains enough water for the rinse.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p7 §4.2; p6 §2; p10 §11.3",
      "requiredFields": [],
      "id": "step-2"
    },
    {
      "title": "Place the measuring container",
      "text": "Put the container under the holder spouts before powering on. Wait for the steady coffee-ready lights.",
      "observation": "The container captures hot water without requiring hands under the spouts.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p7 §§4–4.2",
      "requiredFields": [],
      "id": "step-3"
    },
    {
      "title": "Deliver about half a litre",
      "text": "Use the normal coffee button without ground coffee, repeating delivery as needed to collect about 0.5 litre in total. Watch the measure and tank level; stop for absent flow or leakage. Keep the holder attached during delivery.",
      "observation": "About 0.5 litre has passed through the coffee outlet; the machine has not been run dry.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; p6 §2; p7 §4",
      "requiredFields": [
        "rinse-volume-confirmed"
      ],
      "id": "step-4"
    },
    {
      "title": "Stop and dispose of hot rinse water safely",
      "text": "Wait for delivery to stop before moving the collection container. Allow hot water to cool enough to handle safely and empty it. Refill the tank as needed, staying below MAX.",
      "observation": "The outlet area and tray are in their normal positions; no active discharge is handled.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p7 §4; p6 §2; p10 §11.1",
      "requiredFields": [],
      "id": "step-5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Save the baseline and flow result",
      "text": "Record the date and whether the water flow was normal. Start a new coffee count for the next 200-coffee interval. Refer continued poor or absent flow to the matching troubleshooting task.",
      "observation": "The next interval is based on coffees made rather than an invented weekly schedule.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; p13 §14",
      "requiredFields": [
        "rinsed-on",
        "rinse-flow"
      ],
      "id": "step-6"
    }
  ],
  "outcomeChecks": [
    {
      "id": "outcome-1",
      "text": "About 0.5 litre has passed through the coffee outlet without grounds or a pod.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; p7 §4.2; p6 §2"
    },
    {
      "id": "outcome-2",
      "text": "The rinse date, new counting baseline and actual flow observation are saved.",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3; p7 §4.2; p6 §2"
    }
  ],
  "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": "p10 §11.3; p7 §4.2; p6 §2"
    },
    {
      "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/brew-path-check.svg",
      "title": "Coffee outlet rinse and observation",
      "alt": "An empty coffee filter and holder deliver water into a measuring container. Record water delivered and stop for body leaks or absent flow.",
      "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-slow-coffee",
    "ec685-no-coffee",
    "ec685-coffee-filters"
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "name": "Coffee-spout rinse interval",
      "value": 200,
      "unit": "coffees",
      "condition": "Count coffees from the last spout rinse.",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual"
    },
    {
      "name": "Water-only rinse volume",
      "value": 0.5,
      "unit": "litres",
      "condition": "Approximately, through the coffee spouts with no ground coffee.",
      "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3",
      "sourceId": "dedica-manual"
    }
  ],
  "updatedAt": "2026-10-13",
  "estimatedDuration": null,
  "group": "ec685-water",
  "locator": "p10 §11.3; p7 §4.2; p6 §2",
  "recordFields": [
    {
      "id": "rinse-trigger",
      "label": "Why this rinse is being done",
      "type": "select",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-1",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "200-coffees",
          "label": "200 coffees since the previous rinse"
        },
        {
          "value": "baseline",
          "label": "Count unknown; establishing a baseline"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "rinse-volume-confirmed",
      "label": "About 0.5 litre delivered through the coffee outlet without coffee",
      "type": "checkbox",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-4"
    },
    {
      "id": "rinsed-on",
      "label": "Spout rinse date",
      "type": "date",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-6"
    },
    {
      "id": "rinse-flow",
      "label": "Water-flow observation",
      "type": "select",
      "required": true,
      "dependsOnStep": "step-6",
      "options": [
        {
          "value": "normal",
          "label": "Normal water delivery"
        },
        {
          "value": "poor",
          "label": "Poor flow; further help needed",
          "resultGate": "service"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "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": "After every 200 coffees.",
    "intervalText": "Rinse the coffee spouts with about 0.5 litre of water after every 200 coffees. Track coffee count from the recorded rinse.",
    "basis": "manufacturer",
    "sourceId": "dedica-manual",
    "sourceLocator": "p10 §11.3"
  },
  "outcomes": [
    "About 0.5 litre has passed through the coffee outlet without grounds or a pod.",
    "The rinse date, new counting baseline and actual flow observation are saved."
  ],
  "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."
    }
  ]
}