User manual DELONGHI DC121

[. . . ] · The power cable must not be replaced by the user as this requires the use of special tools. If the power cable is damaged or needs replacing, contact an authorized Service Centre. · Remove the plug from the mains socket and turn off the main switch when the appliance is not in use. Do not leave the appliance switched on unnecessarily. [. . . ] · Do not immerse the appliance in water. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terminology is used repeatedly on the following pages. A B C Cover Filter holder for drip coffee Carafe for drip coffee D E F G H I L N O P O/I button "PROG" button "AUTO" indicator light "ON" indicator light "HOUR" button "ON/AURO/OFF" button Display Control panel mechanical models Control panel electronic models M "MIN" button Power cable Water tank Measure 4 GB 17-05-2002 14:43 Pagina 5 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 correctly-earthed 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. 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 cover and place the carafe with the cover in place, on the hot plate. 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. 5 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 exact time, proceed as follows: - Press the "PROG" button The word "CLOCK" appears on the display. - Press the "HOUR" button repeatedly until setting the current hour. - Press the "MIN" button repeatedly until setting the current minutes. Keeping the buttons pressed scrolls the hours and minutes much more quickly. - To return to the current time, press the "PROG" button twice or wait 10 seconds. The time can be set whenever desired. HOW TO PREPARE THE DRIP COFFEE · Lift the cap (Fig. · Fill the tank (the carafe gives an indication of the levels) with fresh clean water up to the mark corresponding to the number of cups of coffee to be prepared (fig. [. . . ] · Fill the tank (the carafe gives an indication of the levels) with fresh clean water up to the mark corresponding to the number of cups of coffee to be prepared (fig. · Position the #4 paper filter in the filter holder (fig. · 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 for each cup (for example, 10 spoons to make 10 cups). [. . . ]