User manual DELONGHI DCF 212 T

[. . . ] · Do not allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. · Should the appliance break or not function correctly, turn it off and do not tamper with it. If it requires repair, contact an authorised service centre only and ask for original spare parts to be used. [. . . ] Use good quality medium grind coffee for drip coffee machines. Chart 1: Recommended Quantities N° N° MEASURING CUPS SPOONS* 12 10 8 6 4 12 10 8 6 4 SETTING THE CLOCK Plug the appliance in; when the coffee machine is connected to the outlet for the first time, "AM 0:00" appears on the display. To set the time, press the SET CLOCK button (fig. 1) and keep it pressed until the correct hour is displayed: then release the button. The time can be set at any moment. *1 level measuring spoon = a tablespoon (5 gr. ). Use more or less coffee to suit your taste. The quantities given in the tables are indicative only and must be adjusted according to personal taste and the quality of the coffee. To avoid coffee overflow, never exceed the maximum quantity of 15 measuring spoons. The quality of coffee you use can affect the taste of your coffee. We suggest trying different brands of coffee to find the one most suitable to your taste. 10 · Close the frontal door and place the closed glass carafe on the non stick warming plate (fig. · You can enhance the flavor of your coffee by pressing the AROMA button. This feature activates a unique brewing process, slowly releasing water into the filter basket; saturating coffee grounds a little at a time extracting the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. To activate, press the AROMA button; the light above the button will illuminate. Press the button again to turn the selection off. It is recommended to use the aroma button if not brewing a whole carafe of coffee. The red light indicates that the coffee maker is in operation and the display shows "BREW". · The coffee will begin to emerge after a few seconds. It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is brewing. · If you leave the appliance switched on after brewing is finished, the non-stick warming plate will keep the coffee at the ideal temperature. The unit automatically shuts off after two hours. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any cleaning operations, switch the appliance off, unplug it from the power outlet, and let it cool down. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the appliance. Never immerse the coffee maker in water: it is an electrical appliance. DESCALING If the water in your area is hard, lime scale deposits may build up over time. [. . . ] Improper use of the product invalidates the guarantee. This De'Longhi product is designed and produced for domestic use only. Its use on commercial premises is not recommended and will invalidate the Guarantee. With the exception of authorised De'Longhi centres, no person or company is authorised to repair our products. [. . . ]