User manual DELONGHI BARM 290

[. . . ] bar290 GB 25-10-2000 10:52 Pagina 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: · Read all instructions. · To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. · Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. · Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] 8) and fill it up with 1 even measuring spoon of ground coffee ­ about 7 grams (fig. If you need to prepare 2 cups, use the 2-cup filter (the largest of the three filters provided), fill it with two less-than-even measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6 grams) and attach the 2-cup adaptor. In order to attach the adaptor to the filter holder, insert it into the spout, push the adaptor up and turn it (see fig. Spread the coffee evenly and press by using the tamper (fig. NOTE: pressing the ground coffee is very important in order to obtain a good espresso coffee. If you press too hard, the coffee comes out slowly and the cream is dark in colour. If, on the other hand, the coffee is not pressed enough, it will come out too quickly and the cream will be light in colour. Remove any excess of coffee from the filter rim, put the automatic coffee press on the ground coffee (fig. 12) and attach the filter holder (remembering to rotate it, as far as it will go). Place the pre-warmed cup or cups on the drip tray under the filterholder spout (fig. When the "OK" pilot lamp lights (fig. When the desired quantity of coffee is obtained, turn the delivery switch (fig. 7) off. Wait a few seconds before detaching the filter holder by turning the handle from right to left. ATTENTION: to avoid squirts, never detach the filter holder while the machine is dispensing. To remove the used coffee grounds retain the filter in position using the thumb guard fitted to the handle; turn the filter-holder upside down and knock the coffee grounds out (fig. Switch off the machine by pushing the ON/OFF switch (fig. Carry out the pre-heating of the machine as described in the "PRE-HEATING OF THE MACHINE" section. Insert the pod filter (the smallest of the three filters provided) in the filter holder. Attach the filter holder, remembering to rotate it, as far as it will go. Place the pre-warmed cup on the drip tray under the filter holder spout (fig. 13) and proceed as described in points 5 and 8 of the previous section. ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits allowing at least a half litre of hot water to flow through, as described below in the PRODUCING HOT WATER section. USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE (if fitted) In order to obtain a good espresso coffee, it is necessary that the delivery take place with the boiler at its optimum pressure. [. . . ] If necessary, carefully clean the filter with hot water, scrubbing with an abrasive pad. LIME REMOVAL It is advisable to de-scale the espresso coffee machine every 4 to 8 months (depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use) using white wine vinegar. Fill the water reservoir with water and add 8 large spoonfuls of vinegar. Operate the appliance, as if making coffee, until the tank is empty, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat this procedure 2 - 3 times with fresh water only in order to remove any residual descaling agent. PRODUCING HOT WATER 1. [. . . ]