User manual DELONGHI EC 190CD

[. . . ] EC190/200 GB 16-12-2002 11:22 Pagina 11 GB Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Filter holder for ground coffee Filter for coffee with frother Filter for pods (if fitted) Filter holder for pods (if fitted) Steam release knob Coffee tamper Black area inside for positioning cups Power supply cable OK' light (coffee/water or steam) `OK' light Selector knob Espresso function "O" OFF position Steam position Coffee measuring spoon Boiler outlet Delivery tube Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) Water tank Lid for water tank · The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Your children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five coffees without using the ground coffee HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted): · Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder gaskets is more effective. · Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into EC190/200 GB 16-12-2002 11:22 Pagina 13 the filter (fig 15). Always follow the instructions on the package of the wafers for the correct positioning of the wafer in the filter. Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess. 3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 6). IMPORTANT: Should the coffee holder for pods be used after one for ground coffee, it's necessary to clear the ground coffee remained in the espresso boiler outlet. This cleaning operation is necessary in order to avoid water leackeges from the coffe holder for pods whele coffee is being preposed. 4. Proceed as in points 4, 5 and 6 in the previous section on how to prepare espresso. 5. To remove the pod, press the button on the filter holder and simply lift the pod out 6. To turn the coffee machine off, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the Off position "O" (fig. 14). 6. When the volume of the milk has doubled, fully immerse the milk frother and continue heating the milk (Fig. Once the desired temperature has been reached (the ideal temperature is 60°C), stop the delivery of steam by turning the steam knob in a clockwise direction and at the same time positioning the selector knob at "O" (fig. 7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee. Add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little powdered chocolate on top of the froth. Note:to prepare the coffee after having frothed the milk, first let the boiler cool down, otherwise the coffee will be burnt. To cool the boiler down, place a container underneath the outlet, turn the selector knob to the "espresso" position and allow the water to flow out until the `OK' light goes off. Return the selector knob to the position and then prepare the coffee as described in the previous paragraph. IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzle immediately after use. Proceed as follows: 1 By turning the steam knob (fig. 18), allow a little steam to come out for a few seconds. 2 Unscrew the milk frother by turning it clockwise (Fig. 20), and then clean it thoroughly in lukewarm water. 3 Check that the three holes in the milk frother, as shown in Fig. [. . . ] · The holes in the filter holder spouts are blocked. SOLUTION · Prepare the coffee again, pressing it more lightly and/or changing the powder · Clean the holes in the spouts. · Clean as indicated in the "Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet" section. · Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at the bottom. Espresso coffee drips from the edges of the filter holder, instead of from its holes. ·Attach the filter holder on correctly and turn it all the way. · Have the espresso boiler gasket replaced at an Service Centre · Clean the holes in the spouts. [. . . ]