User manual DELONGHI BCO 261E

[. . . ] GB Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (see page 3) The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual A Selector knob for espresso coffee or steam B Steam light C Espresso coffee on light D "OK" light for espresso coffee or steam E Drip coffee on/off switch F Drip coffee on/off light G Water tank for espresso coffee H Water tank for drip coffee I Drip coffee "Flavour System" selector J Lid for water tanks K Filter holder for drip coffee K1 Flavour Saver K2 Permanent filter (if supplied) L Hot plate for drip coffee M Coffee tamper N Drip tray O Cup tray for espresso coffee P Steam delivery tube P1 Milk frother P2 Steam nozzle Q Espresso boiler outlet R Steam release knob for cappuccino S Coffee measuring spoon T Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee U Filter holder for espresso coffee V Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods (if present) W Jug for drip coffee · Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn off the appliance immediately and do not touch it. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: For correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is free from ground coffee from the previous infusion. 3. Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it lightly with the pressing pad (fig. NOTE: Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come out too fast and cream will be a very light colour. 4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance. 10) to avoid leaks of water. The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading pod producers and enables espresso coffee to be prepared simply and cleanly. 2. Place the small 1 coffee or pod filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 3. Insert a pod, centring it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 19). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly. 4. Attach the filter holder to the appliance. Always rotate as far as it will go (fig. 5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous paragraph. HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO 1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. urn the selector knob to the position (fig. 3. Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig. 11) to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. 4. In the meantime, fill a container with approximately 100 gr. of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be cold from the refrigerator (not warm!). In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature. 5. Remove the milk frother by pulling it forwards and turning it to the left (Fig. 23): during this operation, avoid touching the boiler outlet, as it is hot. [. . . ] Turn the coffee maker on and deliver water until the tank is completely empty. Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water). The warranty is void if the cleaning operations described above are not performed regularly. DESCALING THE ESPRESSO SECTION It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 300 cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought) products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. [. . . ]