User manual DELONGHI IC8000

[. . . ] During use, avoid touching the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the knobs or handles. Read this instruction book carefuly before installing and using the appliance and keep it for future reference. this is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE (See drawing on page 3) These terms are referred to in the following pages. "ON/OFF cappuccino" switch (steam boiler) N. [. . . ] With the boiler filled to this level, you can make from 15-20 cups of cappuccino. Note: for safety reasons, when the boiler is hot the cap cannot be removed as it rotates without unscrewing. If you have to remove the cap for whatever reason, wait until the boiler cools down or completely vent the steam by keeping the steam knob open (fig. Important: the boiler should ideally be filled when cold using the measure provided. If the boiler must be filled when hot (for example, when the water runs out while you are making cappuccino), you are recommended to add one measure only and NOT TO FILL THE BOILER UP TO THE MAX 170 g ­ 6 oz mark (fig. 7) otherwise the next time you use the appliance the milk will not be perfect frothed. Filling the boiler with water subsequently · When you fill the boiler subsequently, follow the instructions given in the previous paragraph. Fill ONLY when the water in the boiler is complete exhausted. Preparing the coffee for making cappuccino · Firstly press the "cappuccino" switch (fig. 9) to heat the steam boiler while you are preparing the coffee. · Make sure the milk container is attached securely to the appliance. The frothed milk will run out of the milk tube. If you use small cups, fit the splash hood onto the milk tube (fig. · Fill the cup with the quantity of frothed milk required. Tip: To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 of coffee to 2/3 of frothed milk. · To stop the milk running out, rotate the steam knob clockwise. IMPORTANT: to ensure successful milk frothing, always wait until the OK indicator (fig. 11) comes on before making another cappuccino. · 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. 13 and rotate the steam knob anticlockwise. Allow the steam to discharge for a few seconds, then close the knob with the tube extracted. For hygiene reasons, this operation should always be performed to avoid stale milk remaining in the circuits of the appliance. [. . . ] If you do not clean the tube after use, milk frothing may not be successful, the milk may not be sucked up or milk may drip from the milk tube. 13 Other cleaning · Also clean the carafe, filter holder and permanent filter regularly. · When cleaning plastic parts of the appliance, do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. · Remove the drip tray, empty and wash regularly. · NEVER emerge the appliance in water. DESCALING Over time, calcium in the water may build up and cause blockages, reducing the efficiency of the coffee machine and increasing the time required to make the coffee. [. . . ]