User manual DELONGHI BCO 85

[. . . ] · 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. [. . . ] · Open the container by pressing on the opposite areas, marked with the writing "PUSH" and place the filter into its housing carefully as illustrated in fig. · Close the container and reinsert it into the housing by pressing down gently. · After 80 cycles, or in any case after six months of use, the anti-chlorine filter must be replaced. The filter, being made of a vegetable material, can be eliminated with the normal household waste products. HOW TO PREPARE DRIP COFFEE · Raise the lid and remove the water tank (fig. · Fill the tank with cold, clean water, up to the level indicated on the tank corresponding to the number of cups of coffee that are desired (fig. 4). 7 BCO85 GB 1-08-2002 11:23 Pagina 8 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. 10), 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 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. 11) 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. 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. [. . . ] A soft damp cloth should be used to clean the surfaces. · Regularly clean the filter holder, the drip collection pan, the hot water drip spout, and the coffee pots. Do not wash the filter holder in the dish washer. · Never immerse the machine in water: it is an electrical appliance. [. . . ]