User manual DELONGHI COFFEE MAKER ICM4

[. . . ] If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer only. · Never install the machine in an environment that can reach a temperature less than or equal to 0°C (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes). 3 Coffee Maker ICM2/4 UK 28-04-2003 14:35 Pagina 4 Setting the clock (electronic models only) (Fig. 1) Plug the appliance in; when switched on for the first time, the display will show "12:00". To set the time, proceed as follows: - Press the "PROG" button The word "CLOCK" appears on the display. [. . . ] It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is filtering. · If the "ON/OFF" switch is left in the ON position after filtration, the warming plate will keep the coffee at the ideal temperature. Programming start-up (electronic models only) Check that the current time is set correctly. To set the time to start preparing the coffee (fig. 8) · Press the "PROG" button twice: the word "TIMER" appears on the display; · Press the "HOUR" and "MIN" buttons repeatedly until reaching the desired start time; · Press button again. Keep the buttons pressed to scroll the hours and minutes much more quickly. · To return to the current time, press the "PROG" button twice or wait 10 seconds. To operate in AUTO mode, prepare the appliance to make the coffee then press the ON/AUTO/OFF button twice until the AUTO indicator light comes on. fig. 8 Cleaning and maintenance Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool down. When cleaning the coffee maker, do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. Never immerse the coffee maker in water: it is an electrical appliance. 5 Coffee Maker ICM2/4 UK 28-04-2003 14:35 Pagina 6 Descaling 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 appliance should be descaled every 40 cycles. To descale, always use a special descaling product for filter coffee machines available on the market. Proceed as follows: · fill the carafe with four cups of water: empty into the water tank. · dissolve two spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid (available in chemists or drug stores) and pour the solution into the water tank; · place the carafe on the hot plate and the filter holder into place without ground coffee; · press the ON/OFF coffee button (electronic models) or the O/I button (mechanical models), filter the equivalent of two cups then turn the appliance off; · leave the solution to act for an hour; · turn the appliance on again and allow the rest of the solution to filter through; · rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least three times (a full carafe at a time). Coffee Maker 6 ICM2/4 UK 28-04-2003 14:35 Pagina 7 Problem solving PROBLEM The filter coffee takes a long time to filter through. POSSIBLE CAUSES · The filter coffee maker needs to be descaled SOLUTION · Descale as described in the paragraph "DESCALING" Rinse the appliance as described in the chapter "DESCALING" The coffee has an acid flavour · Inadequate rinsing after descaling · 7 Coffee Maker ICM2/4 UK 28-04-2003 14:35 Pagina 8 Safety Warnings · This appliance is designed to make coffee. Take care during use to avoid burns caused by the water or steam jets or improper use of the appliance itself. · When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine's hot surfaces. · After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and undamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek the advice of a qualified service professional. · Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc. ) should not be left within the reach of children as this could be a potential source of danger. · This appliance is to be used for domestic use only. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous. · The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. [. . . ] Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. 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. [. . . ]