User manual DELONGHI BAR 40

[. . . ] A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. [. . . ] 4 Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. 5 Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig 6) then turn the selector knob to the espresso function (fig 7) until the desired quantity of coffee is obtained (approx 11/2 - 2 fl oz or 1/2 "demi-tasse" cup. 6 To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left. To avoid any splashing, do not detach FILLING THE WATER TANK: To remove the water tank simply pull upwards (fig 2) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 3). Do not exceed the MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled without removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug. Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on the machine. Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to fill the tank when the water level goes below the MIN level. PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated. ⷠTurn the selector knob so that the indented line on the selector knob points to the boiler on function . Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 5). Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated. ⷠWait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 6) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function position (fig 7). Allow water to flow until the orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on function (fig 4) · Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time. ⷠFor optimum preheating, the selector knob can be left To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with the special lever that is built into the handle and let the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter holder (Fig. 8 To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig 13) Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos (see "How to prepare espresso coffee). Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on, to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. In the meantime, fill a container with approximately 3 fl. Oz of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. [. . . ] Turn the selector knob to the position and wait until the `OK' light comes on. Turn the selector knob to the position and allow half of the solution in the tank to flow out. Then stop the flow by turning the selector to the "O" position. Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes, then start up the flow again until the tank is completely empty; 7. [. . . ]