User manual DELONGHI BCO 65

[. . . ] · In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn off the appliance immediately and do not further handle it. For eventual repairs, please contact a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer and request the use of original replacement parts only. The lack of respect for this point may compromise the safe use of the appliance. · The power supply cable of this appliance must never be replaced by the user, because its replacement requires the use of special tools. [. . . ] In any case, the quantity of ground coffee to use can vary according to the strength desired and personal taste. Use high quality ground coffee, with a medium grind and the kind packaged especially for drip coffee makers. · Close the filter holder and place the pot, with its lid inserted, onto the hot plate. HOW TO SELECT THE AROMA OF THE FILTER COFFEE With the Flavour System , it is possible to select the aroma of the filter coffee depending on personal taste. By turning the aroma regulation knob of the coffee filter (fig. 9), the coffee machine can be programmed for a strong flavour (STRONG position) or a lighter flavour (LIGHT position). The Flavour System feature changes the flavour of the coffee, more or less strong, while the true taste of the coffee remains unchanged. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. Unscrew the plug of the hot water heater tank by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction. Using the level indications stamped on the WATER LEVEL side, fill the small pot with the amount of water suggested (fig. 10) according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are desired (see the chart at the end of this text). Pour the water into the hot water heater tank (fig. 11). 7 BCO65 GB 6-06-2002 9:14 Pagina 8 4. Replace the plug in the hot water heater tank by turning firmly in a clockwise direction. Insert the filter for espresso coffee into the filter holder (fig. Fill the filter with the ground coffee, respecting the dosages indicated in the chart at the end of this text and distribute it uniformly in the filter (fig. It is important to use the highest quality coffee and having a medium grind in order to avoid the obstruction of the filter during the brewing. Remove any excess coffee from around the edges of the filter (fig. To attach the filter holder to the appliance, position it under the hot water drip spout with the handle towards the left, see fig. Push upwards, and at the same time, turn the handle towards the right. Place the coffee pot for espresso coffee under the filter holder so that the spout where the coffee exits the filter is inside of the opening found on the lid of the coffee pot (fig. Position the "Vario System" selector according the type of espresso coffee desired: "LIGHT" for a lighter coffee and "STRONG" for a stronger tasting brew (fig. Make sure that the steam release knob is closed. Push the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cappuccino. [. . . ] Furthermore, before positioning the Vario System selector to the Cappuccino position, brew enough coffee into the coffee pot to reach the level 4 on the "COFFEE LEVEL" side as indicated in figure 24. IMPORTANT: The milk frother for cappuccinos must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. · When the all of the solution has gone through the machine, turn off the appliance and let it cool down. · Repeat these operations at least two times using clean water instead of vinegar in order to remove every trace of vinegar left in the circuits. [. . . ]