User manual DELONGHI BCO70

[. . . ] COFFEE MACHINE Owner's instructions BCO70 21 20 22 19 23 17 24 16 25 26 15 12 11 10 9 18 1 2 3 4 13 8 7 6 14 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 mm 25 26 27 28 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: · Read all instructions. · To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. · Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. · Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] 9), the coffee machine can be programmed for a strong flavour (STRONG position) or a lighter flavour (LIGHT position). The ACCUFLAVOR 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 boiler cap 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). Replace the plug in 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, 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 boiler outlet 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 is inside of the opening 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. The ON/OFF indicator light for espresso/cappuccino will turn on (fig. After approximately two minutes, the espresso coffee will begin to flow out (fig. ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the filter holder while the machine in brewing coffee. When the coffee no longer flows out from the filter holder, push the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cappuccino to turn off the hot water heater (fig. Before removing the filter holder, it is important to eliminate all of the residual steam from the inside of the boiler to avoid puffs of steam. Allow it to blow out completely by rotating the steam release knob (fig. [. . . ] Lime deposits can compromise the proper functioning of the appliance. The espresso coffee machine must be decalcified every 2 to 6 months (depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use) using white wine vinegar. Proceed as follows: · Fill the coffee pot for espresso coffee with vinegar to level 4; · Pour the vinegar into the hot water tank and replace the plug; · Attach the filter holder; · Place the small coffee pot under the filter holder; · Turn the machine on and position the Vario System selector to the "LIGHT" position; 9 PROBLEMS DURING OPERATION Problem Probable Causes The coffee has been ground too finely Espresso coffee no longer drips out The hole in the spout of the filter holder is plugged The filter is obstructed Resolution Use coffee with a medium grind or the kind made for moka coffee Clean the hole in the filter holder Clean the filter with hot water, scrubbing with an abrasive pad Always use milk cold from the refrigerator Carefully clean the holes of the milk frother. The milk is not cold enough The milk froth does not form properly when making cappuccinos The milk frother bit is dirty The percolation time of the coffee is longer than expected The coffee machine filter needs to be decalcified Proceed with the decalcification operations as described in the paragraph "Descaling" Rinse the appliance as described in the chapter "Descaling" The coffee has an aftertaste vinegary The machine has not been rinsed enough 10 To make The amount of water in the small coffee pot to pour into the hot water heater tank (WATER LEVEL side) The quantity of ground coffee to put into the filter -4 Two coffees -2 -4 Two cappuccinos -2 -4 Four coffees -2 Four cappuccinos -4 -2 11 What Does This Warraty Cover?We warrant each Espresso Coffee Machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship. [. . . ]