User manual DELONGHI COFFEE MAKER ICM18B

[. . . ] Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size. After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. [. . . ] · Do not immerse the appliance in water. INSTALLATION · Place the appliance on a working surface away from water taps and sinks. · Check that the mains supply corresponds to the voltage on the appliance rating plate. Connect the appliance to a correctlyearthed power socket (minimum rating 10A) only. The manufacturer declines all liability for any accidents due to the incorrect earthing of the appliance. · Never install the machine in environments where the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes). · If the power cable is longer than the distance required to reach the power socket, the extra length may be stored inside the machine by pushing the cable inside the corresponding opening. Coffee Maker EC190/200 CHLORINE FILTER (if fitted) The filter eliminates the taste of chlorine from the water. To install the filter, proceed as follows : · Remove the chlorine filter from the plastic bag and rinse it in tap water. · Lift the coffee lid, remove the filter holder from its housing by lifting it upwards (Fig. 1 · Open the filter holder by pressing the parts marked "PUSH", and carefully position the filter as shown in Fig. · Close the filter holder and replace it in its housing, pushing it fully down. · The chlorine filter must be replaced every 80 cycles, and always after six months of operation. HOW TO PREPARE THE DRIP COFFEE ig. 2 · Lift the cap and remove the water tank (Fig. · Fill the tank with fresh, clean water up to the level corresponding to the number of cups of coffee required (Fig. · Place the tank back in the coffee maker, pressing it lightly. The tank may also be filled without being removed, using the jug marked with the level indicators (Fig. · Open the filter holder door by turning it to the left (Fig. 3 · In versions with a permanent filter, place the filter in the filter holder (Fig. In other versions, use the #4 paper filter. ig. 10 · Place the ground coffee in the filter, using the measuring spoon supplied, and level evenly (Fig. As a general rule, use a level measuring spoon of ground coffee (around 7 grams) for each cup (for example, 12 spoons to make 12 cups). The quantity of ground coffee used may, however, be varied according to personal taste. Use good quality, medium ground coffee, packaged for drip coffee makers. · Close the filter holder door and place the jug, with the lid on, on the warming plate, make sure it is placed in the centre. · Choose the desired flavour as indicated in the paragraph "How to choose the flavour". · Press the "ON/OFF" switch (Fig. 9). The ON pilot light above the switch indicates that the coffee maker is in operation. [. . . ] 14 If the water in your local area is hard, lime scale will form over time. These deposits may affect the correct operation of the appliance. The coffee maker must be descaled every 40 cycles. The descaling process may be performed using special commercially-available scale removers for drip coffee makers. Alternatively, white wine vinegar can be used as follows: 1. Pour 2 cups of white wine vinegar and 3 cups of water into the tank. [. . . ]