User manual DELONGHI BAR 4FS

[. . . ] Please read this instruction booklet carefully before installing the appliance and keep it handy for future consultation. In so doing you will obtain the best result and maximum safety in its use. sAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not immerse the appliance in water. - Do not operate the appliance without first having water in the tank. [. . . ] 5 Put the coffee evenly into the filter according to the amounts shown in the table following (fig. It is important to use medium ground coffee. (Avoid using too finely ground coffee otherwise the filter could become blocked, MOKA coffee is suitable). 6) and line up with the arrow marked on the machine lid (fig. At this point press filterholder upwards while at the same time rotating clockwise all the way. It does not matter if the filter housing bowl's handle is not centrally aligned with the machine. it is important that the bowl be firmy set in its housing. 8 The carafe with the lid must be positioned under the filter holder so that the spout is inside the opening on the carafe's lid (fig. Make sure that the steam knob is turned off. 10 About three minutes are required before the coffee begins to be discharged. Turn off power switch after coffee has been discharged. 11 Before unscrewing the boiler cap or removing the filter holder, residual pressure must be released by slowly turning the steam knob (fig. 10) so that the residual steam can escape. Note: for safety reasons, it is not possible to open the boiler cap when the boiler is hot as the cap turns without unscrewing. If it has to be removed for any reason, it is always necessary to let off steam from the boiler using the steam knob as described immediately above. ⷠTo remove coffee grounds from the filter holder, turn upside down and knock it repeatedly until all grounds have been removed (fig. 11), or rinse the filter holder unit under running water and let drip dry. NOTE To eliminate the "new" smell, the first time you use the coffee machine, carry out a number of coffee cycles without using coffee. MAKING CAPPUCCINO A cappuccino is an espresso coffee with a froth topping made by heating milk. 1 Using the following table as a guide pour the required amount of milk into carafe. The best results will be achieved using fresh milk, not skimmed, which should be at refrigerator temperature. The jug should be large enough to allow the milk to expand to around treble its volume. [. . . ] Repeat the last two steps using cold water in order to remove any residual vinegar. Making good espresso and cappuccino is not difficult however it does require practice. The following tips will help you get the best results from your machine: · Warm the cups before filling with coffee. ⷠUse a dedicated espresso coffee for best results. [. . . ]