User manual DELONGHI EC 400F EX:C

[. . . ] 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. · Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. · The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Young children should be supervised to ensure that DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (see figure on page 3). 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 Lid for water tank Water tank Steam release knob Coffee tamper Power supply cable Boiler on function `OK' light Espresso function Selector knob Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) "O" OFF position Coffee measuring spoon Removable drip tray - black area inside for positioning cups Boiler outlet Delivery tube Steam nozzle Milk frother Filter holder for ground coffee Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods (if present) they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] 15) and wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig. 6) to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. 3. In the meantime, fill a container with approximately 100 gr. of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be cold from the refrigerator (not warm!). In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4. Position the container with the milk in it under the milk frother (fig 16). 5. Immerse the cappuccino maker nozzle about 2 cm deep into the milk and turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig. 17) (by turning the knob to a greater or lesser extent, it is possible to vary the quantity of steam that comes out from the cappuccino maker). At this point, the milk will begin to increase in volume and to appear frothy. 6. 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 more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos. IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzle immediately after use. Proceed as follows: 1. By turning the steam knob (fig. 17), allow a little steam to come out for a few seconds. 2. Hold the upper part tight with one hand and use your other hand to unscrew the cappuccino maker, rotating it in a clockwise direction, and remove it from the nozzle (fig. 3. Remove the steam nozzle by sliding it off the delivery tube. 4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with warm water. 5. Make sure the two holes indicated with an arrow in fig. [. . . ] · The holes in the filter holder spouts are blocked. The espresso coffee is cold · The espresso OK indicator light was not on when the coffee switch was pressed. · No preheating performed · Wait until the espresso OK indicator light comes on. · Preheat as described in the paragraph "Preheating the espresso coffee unit". · Press the tank down lightly to open the valve on the bottom. · The cups were not preheated The pump is excessively noisy · The water tank is empty. [. . . ]