User manual DELONGHI CORTINA BCO 250

[. . . ] :i::::::t:r:iii::::i:':r:::::';:::::r:i ENGLISH The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage resulting from improper, incor­ rect or careless use of the appliance. Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feel. Do not allow the appliance to be used by chil­ dren or irresponsible persons unless under supervision. Read this instruction booklet carefully b e f o r e i n s t a l l i n g a n d usi ng t h e machine. [. . . ] This bring s the machine back to the opti mum tempera ture for making coffee. €¢ Top quality beans, correctly roasted and ground, will always produce the best coffee. Procedure • • • • • • • • • • • Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (8) and wait until the OK pilot lamp lights. A few drops of water may escape from the boiler nozzle. Insert the Never Fail Crema system in the filter holder as explained above; then insert the 1or 2-cup filter. Place 1 or 2 measures of ground coffee in the filter (fig. 9) spreading it evenly and pressing down lightly with the tamper (fig. Place the pre-warmed cup or cups on the drip tray under the filter holder spouts. When the OK pilot lamp lights, press the delivery switch. When the desired quantity of coffee is obtai­ ned (generally 20 - 30 seconds), turn the deli­ very switch off (fig. Wait a few seconds before detaching the filter holder by turning the handle from right to left. To remove the used coffee grounds, retain the filter in position using the special lever fitted to the handle (fig. If you want to remove the Never Fail Crema system, turn the filter holder face-down and knock the system out. The removal of the Never Fail Crema system must be carried out when the filter is cold. If the machine is not to be used for a long time, turn it off and empty the water tank. A pre-wash should be performed, as descri­ bed above, before using it the next time. Use a deep metal container, preferably of small diameter. Do not fill to more than 1/3rd, otherwise the milk may overflow when it boils. €¢ • Switch the machine on by pressing the "ON/OFF" switch (8). After about 3 minu­ tes, the OK pilot lamps (9 and10) lights to indi­ cate that the machine has reached the correct temperature for the generation of steam (fig. When using the steam function, a few drops of water may escape from the nozzle: this is completely normal. However, care should be taken to avoid scalding. [. . . ] Therefore put in a little more water to begin with. Remove the carafe from the recessed warming plate. Grasp the handle, lift it up, slide the carafe straight out. Open the lid, and fill the carafe with cold water to the desired level (fig. [. . . ]