User manual DELONGHI BAR 41

[. . . ] When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: · To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. ⷠNever allow the appliance to be used by children or unfit persons. ⷠUnplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before fitting or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. [. . . ] ⷠPreheating the machine will ensure your coffee is dispensed at the correct temperature · Espresso is a strong dark coffee with a distinctive caramel coloured froth, known as the "crema". Espresso coffee is best served in small "demi-tasse" cups, with a half cup being the ideal serving (approx 11/2 - 2 fl oz). After carrying out the preheating of the machine as Described in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup of espresso coffee, insert the 1cup filter (the smaller of the two provided) into the filter holder (Fig. 8) and fill it with one level measuring spoon of ground coffee ­ about 7 grams. If you wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two less-than-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6 grams). Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. Remove any excess coffee from the filter holder rim and attach the filter holder to the machine. To do this push the filter holder 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 (fig 5). 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. 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 the filter holder while the machine is dispensing coffee. 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) HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted): · 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, as well as guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder gaskets is more effective. 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: Way into the steam nozzle, aligning the `C' arrow with the `B' notch, as shown in figure 21, and then turning it in an anti-clockwise direction. IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzle immediately after use. 17), allow a little steam to come out for a few seconds. Hold the upper part tight with one hand and use your other hand to unscrew the cappuccino maker, rotating it in a clockwise direction, and remove it from the nozzle (fig. [. . . ] ⷠThe ground coffee is too tightly pres sed. ⷠThe quantity of ground coffee is too much. Only use coffee specifically ground · Only use coffee specifically ground for espresso coffee machines. The coffee cream is dark (the coffee comes out slowly from the spout). [. . . ]