User manual DELONGHI ELECTRIC MOKA COFFEE MAKER EMK6

[. . . ] This is the only way to ensure the best results and maximum safety for the user. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terminology will be used repeatedly on the following pages. Tube · This appliance must only be used for household purposes. All other uses are considered improper and as a result dangerous. · The manufacturer declines all liability for any damage deriving from improper, erroneous and unreasonable use of the appliance. [. . . ] · After having removed the packaging, check that the appliance is in tact. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a professionally qualified person. · The parts of the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc. ) not must be left within the reach of children, as they are potential sources of danger. INSTALLATION · Place the appliance on a bench away from water taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage of the mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the appliance's rating plate. Only connect the appliance to a power outlet with a minimum rating of 6A that is properly earthed. The manufacturer declines all liability for any accidents caused if the system is not correctly earthed. · If the power outlet does not match the plug on the appliance, have the outlet replaced with a suitable type by qualified personnel. 7 HOW TO PREPARE THE COFFEE 1) Check that the coffee maker is cold, and then unscrew it by holding the boiler with one hand and turning the pitcher anticlockwise with the other (Fig. 2) Remove the funnel filter and, to prepare a full pot of coffee, fill the boiler with fresh water until reaching the safety valve (visible inside the boiler), without exceeding it (Fig. On the other hand, to prepare half a pot of coffee maker, fill the boiler with water to the circular mark under the safety valve (Fig. Salty or hard water will weaken the flavour. IMPORTANT: do not use the coffee maker without water in the boiler or alternatively using hot water for faster operation. 3) Insert the funnel filter in the boiler (Fig. When preparing half a pot, also place the adapter disk (L) into the funnel filter (Fig. 4) Fill the funnel filter with ground coffee, without pressing it (Fig. Fill it a little at a time to prevent spilling the ground coffee. 5) Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and remove any excess coffee from the edge of the filter. IMPORTANT: Use good quality, mediumground coffee, for Moka coffee makers. 6) Tighten the coffee maker securely, without exaggerating, holding the boiler with one hand and turning the pitcher clockwise with the other, without pushing on the handle. IMPORTANT: to avoid dangerous splashes of boiling water, never use the coffee maker unless the disk filter (D) is correctly in position. 7) Rest the coffee maker on the base (Fig. [. . . ] · Clean the inside of the tube periodically. · Regularly check the funnel and the gasket: replace if there are signs of wear or deterioration. Gaskets can be purchased from authorised technical service centres. Alternatively, use gaskets the same size as those supplied. [. . . ]