User manual DELONGHI BCO 65B S

[. . . ] · Never allow the appliance to be used by children or unfit persons. · In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn the appliance off immediately and do not touch it. For repairs, please contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer. The lack of respect for this point may compromise the safe use of the appliance. [. . . ] · If the "ON/OFF" switch for drip coffee is pressed after the percolation, and the carafe is INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE PREPARATION This coffee maker is designed to make filter coffee, espresso coffee and cappuccino. Filter (drip) coffee is a "long" relatively mild coffee, which can be enjoyed throughout the day. Espresso is a strong dark coffee with a distinctive caramel coloured froth, known as the "crema". Espresso coffee is best served in small "demi-tasse" cups. Cappuccino is a creamy, smooth coffee which can be enjoyed at any time. The perfect cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 frothed milk. USING THE FIRST TIME Before making coffee for the first time it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine as follows: · For the filter coffee - make at least two carafes of coffee, without using the ground coffee in the filter (follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to prepare filter coffee"). · For the espresso coffee - make at least four cups of espresso coffee without using ground coffee in the filter (follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to prepare espresso coffee). 6 BCO65 GB 3-07-2002 13:41 Pagina 7 on the warming plate, the coffee will be mantained at an ideal drinking temperature. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it in a anticlockwise direction. Using the water level indicators printed on the small carafe (fig. 9) according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are required (see the chart page 9). Pour the water into the steam boiler (fig. Replace the boiler cap 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, using the measures indicated in the chart page 9 and pack it evenly in the filter (fig. It is important to use high quality ground coffee with a medium grind in order to avoid the blocking 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 spout with the handle towards the left (fig 14). Push upwards, and at the same time, turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the filter holder is not centrally aligned with the machine. It is important that the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. Place the small carafe under the filter holder, the carafe lid will slot under the filter holder. Position the "Vario System" selector knob according to the type of espresso coffee desired: "LIGHT" for a weaker coffee and "STRONG" for a stronger tasting brew (fig. [. . . ] · Regularly clean the filter holder, the removable drip tray, the boiler outlet, and the carafes. Do not wash the filter holder in the dish washer. · Never immerse the machine in water: it is an electrical appliance. · From time to time check that the holes in the filter for espresso coffee are not obstructed. [. . . ]