De'Longhi Eletta Explore

MakerDe'Longhi
BoilerNot listed
Brew boilerNot listed
Steam boilerNot listed
Water tank1.8 L (our conversion)
Plumb-inNot listed
Voltage (US)120V
Maker's water filterWater filter applicable; programmable hardness

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The maker's water guidance

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From De'Longhi's guidance for this model.

  • Water type

    “Potable fresh water is recommended. • Do not use sparkling (carbonated) or distilled water”

    ECAM45X8Y Coffee Maker instructions for use (US/Canada, EN-FR), De'Longhi asset 361431, PDF dated Nov 2025, PDF p. 6, 1.3 What water to use. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Hardness setting

    “The machine can also be programmed according to the actual hardness of the local water supply, so that the descaling procedure will be required less frequently.”

    ECAM45X8Y Coffee Maker instructions for use (US/Canada, EN-FR), De'Longhi asset 361431, PDF dated Nov 2025, PDF p. 25, 18. Setting water hardness. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water filter

    “Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter (D3). If this is not the case with your model, you are recommended to purchase one from De'Longhi Customer Services.”

    ECAM45X8Y Coffee Maker instructions for use (US/Canada, EN-FR), De'Longhi asset 361431, PDF dated Nov 2025, PDF p. 25, Water softener filter. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

From De'Longhi's guidance for De'Longhi machines (general FAQ).

  • Hardness setting

    “Setting the water hardness correctly on your machine is highly recommended before you use it for the first time and determines how regularly you will need to descale your coffee appliance.”

    How to check the water hardness before making a coffee? (De'Longhi US FAQ), page text. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 22, 2026.

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