User manual DELONGHI BARM 390

[. . . ] testo bar 39 GB 9-06-2000 10:25 Pagina 5 ENGLISH Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and using the machine. In this way, you will obtain the best possible results and maximum operating safety. SAFETY WARNINGS Read the following instructions carefully!· Before use, check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage shown on the serial number plate. Connect the appliance only to properly-earthed power outlet (minimum 10A). [. . . ] To ensure perfect pre-washing, repeat the above procedure at least five or six times. Features To fit the filter-holder, place it under the boiler noz zle (fig. Then push the f ilt er -holde r upwards and at the same time rotate it towards the right as far as it will go. A handy compartment in the lower section of the casing can be used to store the measuring spoon (fig. If the machine is left switched on for a while, the cups on the shelf will be warmed. Serving Illycaffè : a single serving (7 grams) of 100 % "arabic" coffee, pressurized to preserve the flavours. Specially ground, measured out, tamped down and packed between two layers of special filter paper `serving illycaffè' brand coffee pods may also be used for easier and faster coffee making. These not only give the correct measure of coffee, they also make cleaning easier. Other types of pod may not give such good results. USING THE COFFEE-MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove the packaging and take out the bag containing the accessories. When the appliance is new, the following accessories must be washed with lukewarm water and detergent then rinsed thoroughly: filter holder, measuring, filters, water tank, 2 cup adaptor, pressing spoon. The internal circuit of the coffeemaker must then be pre-washed as follows: 6 testo bar 39 GB 9-06-2000 10:25 Pagina 7 MAKING ESPRESSO COFFEE Helpful hints · Always use fresh water and keep the tank clean. · Before dispensing the coffee, always wait for the OK light to come on: this indicates that the water in the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for coffee-making. · In order to obtain a perfect cup of coffee, avoid the use of plastic or paper cups. · Before making coffee, warm the cups, filter holder and filters. The accessories can be heated with hot tap water or in the following way: · Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (11) (fig. · Insert the 1- or 2-cup filter, or the `serving illycaffè' pods filter (as required) in the filter holder and, without adding coffee, attach the filter holder to the machine as explained above. Place a coffee cup beneath the filter holder. · Wait for the OK light to come on (fig. · Press the delivery switch again, then remove and drain the filter-holder, the filter and the cups. It is important that you use coffee ground especially for home espresso machines. Arabica coffee is recommended as it has a low level of caffeine; it is also sweet, has low acidity and is easy to digest. The ideal amount of coffee is 1 measure for one cup, and about 2 measures for two cups. The optimum dispensing time is about 20 seconds. [. . . ] 19) lights to indicate that the machine has reached the correct temperature for the selected function (in this case, the generation of steam). · Immerse the steam nozzle in the liquid to be heated and tu rn the s team o u tlet le ver downwards (fig. Adjust the position of the lever to regulate the quantity of steam delivered by the nozzle. · When the liquid is hot, completely close the steam lever and press the steam switch again (the steam pilot lamp will switch off). [. . . ]