User manual DELONGHI EC 650

[. . . ] GB OK 2-01-2003 14:05 Pagina 12 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 Shelf for cups 2 Release lever 3 Coffee measure holder 4 Milk tank 5 Sliding lock 6 Froth regulator 7 Emulsion chamber lid 8 Milk tank lid 9 Water tank 10 Cup stand 11 Drip tray 12 Espresso boiler outlet 13 Pressing pad 14 Coffee measuring spoon 15 Filter holder for pods (if fitted) 16 Filter for pods (if fitted) 17 Filter holder for coffee 18 Filter for coffee with frother 19 ON/OFF switch 20 Espresso delivery switch 21 Steam switch 22 ON/OFF pilot light 23 Coffee-ready pilot light 24 Steam-ready pilot light 25 Cleaning brush therefore, dangerous. · The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. [. . . ] Follow the instructions on the pod's box to pur correctly the pod oon 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 5). Note: to ensure effective closure and avoid leaks of water from the rim of the filter holder, you are recommended to grease the bottom of the lateral tabs from time to time with butter or oil (as shown in fig. 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 (fig. 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 5, 6 and 7 of the previous paragraph (how to prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground coffee). 5. To remove the pod, press the button on the filter holder and simply lift the pod out 6. . To turn off the coffee maker, press the ESPRESSO switch (fig. 4). 3. Before starting to run off the milk, always wait until the "IFD" indicator light comes on to indicate that the ideal milk frothing temperature has been reached. 4. Place the cup of coffee under the milk outlet (fig. 18), Set the froth regulator to the position and press the "IFD PUMP" switch (fig. NOTE: If you want hot milk (not frothy) move the froth regulator to the right-hand position (fig. 20); if you want emulsified milk, move the froth regulator to the left . 5. When you have the required amount of milk, press the IFD switch again Tip: To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 of coffee to 2/3 of frothed milk. · The cappuccino is now ready: add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little chocolate powder on the froth. · After preparing the last cappuccino, before turning the appliance off, lift the intake tube in the container above the level of any milk left as shown in fig. Allow the steam to discharge for a few seconds, then press again the IFD PUMP SWITCHwith the tube extracted. For hygiene reasons, this operation should always be performed to avoid stale milk remaining in the circuits of the appliance. Important: always clean the milk frother after use, as described in the chapter "Cleaning the milk frother". HEATING LIQUIDS This appliance can also heat liquids other than milk, with excellent results. 1. Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. 4) 2. Pour the liquid to be heated (punch, water etc. ) into the milk tank. 3. Move the froth control to the position on the right (Fig. 20) and place a cup under the milk tank pipe (Fig. [. . . ] · The tank is badly inserted and the valve at the bottom is not open. SOLUTION · Fill the water tank. · 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. · The filter holder is badly inserted. · The gasket of the espresso boiler has lost elasticity. [. . . ]