User manual DELONGHI BCO 85B S

[. . . ] BCO85 GB 3-07-2002 13:45 Pagina 5 ENGLISH Thank you for choosing this De'Longhi coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before installing and using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. SAFETY WARNINGS · This machine has been built to "make coffee" and to "reheat beverages"; please be careful to avoid burns from the sprays of hot water or steam and avoid any improper use. · When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine's hot surfaces. [. . . ] 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 BCO85 GB 3-07-2002 13:45 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 an anticlockwise direction. Using the water level indicators printed on the small carafe (fig. 8) fill with water according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are required (see the chart page 10). 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 10 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 blocking 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 boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 13). 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 filter will slot inside the carafe lid (14). 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. Make sure that the steam release knob on the side of the machine is closed. (eg to close turn in a clockwise direction until tightened) 11. Push the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cappuccino. [. . . ] To keep the milk from spraying it is necessary to attach the anti-spray nozzle (fig. This is also useful when the cups used for the cappuccino are quite small. · Fill the cup with the desired quantity of frothed milk. To ensure that the milk froths properly, always wait for the "OK" warning light to come on before frothing milk for each cappuccino. [. . . ]