User manual DELONGHI EC 410 B

[. . . ] GB Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Lid for water tank Water tank Steam release knob Coffee tamper Power supply cable Boiler on function `OK' light Espresso function Selector knob Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) "O" OFF position Coffee measuring spoon Removable drip tray - black area inside for positioning cups Boiler outlet Delivery tube Steam nozzle Milk frother Filter holder for pods (if fitted) Filter for pods (if fitted) Filter holder for coffee Filter for coffee with frother · The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. · Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. [. . . ] 8. To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig 13) ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five coffees without using the ground coffee. 13 HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted) 1. Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature. 2. Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into the filter (fig 14). Always follow the instructions on the package of the wafers for the correct positioning of the wafer in the filter. Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO 1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 17) and wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig. 6) to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. 3. In the meantime, fill a container with approximately 100 gr. of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be cold from the refrigerator (not warm!). In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4. Position the container with the milk in it under the milk frother (fig 18). 5. Immerse the cappuccino maker nozzle about 2 cm deep into the milk and turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig. 17) (by turning the knob to a greater or lesser extent, it is possible to vary the quantity of steam that comes out from the cappuccino maker). At this point, the milk will begin to increase in volume and to appear frothy. 6. Once the desired temperature has been reached (the ideal temperature is 60°C), stop the delivery of steam by turning the steam knob in a clockwise direction and at the same time positioning the selector knob at "O" (fig. 7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee. Add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little powdered chocolate on top of the froth. Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos. IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzle immediately after use. Proceed as follows: 1. By turning the steam knob (fig. [. . . ] · The gasket of the espresso boiler has lost elasticity. · The holes in the filter holder are blocked. SOLUTION · Fill the water tank. · Clean as indicated in the "Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet" section. · Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at the bottom. Espresso coffee drips from the edges of the filter holder, instead of from its holes. · Attach the filter holder correctly by rotating firmly as far as it will go. [. . . ]