User manual DELONGHI ICM 8

[. . . ] · Children must be supervised at all times to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · In the event of failures or malfunction, switch off the appliance and do not tamper with it in any way. For repairs, contact an authorized Service Centre only and request original spare parts. Failure to observe the above points may affect the safety of the appliance. [. . . ] · Close the filter holder and replace it in its housing, pushing it fully down. · The chlorine filter must be replaced every 80 cycles, and always after six months of operation. · 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 (around 7 grams) for each cup (for example, 12 spoons to make 12 cups). The 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 filter holder door and place the jug, with the lid on, on the warming plate, make sure it is placed in the centre. · Choose the desired flavour as indicated in the paragraph "How to choose the flavour". · Press the "ON/OFF" switch (Fig. The ON pilot light above the switch indicates that the coffee maker is in operation. · In the models with the 6/12 cup switch " " for drip coffee, if more than six cups are required, press the 6/12 cup switch " " (Fig. 10), and the corresponding pilot light will come on. If, on the other hand, less than six cups are required, do not press the switch. In this way, the hot water will flow more slowly through the ground coffee, with better results. · The coffee will start to come out after a few seconds. It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is percolating. · If the "ON/OFF" switch is left in the ON position after percolation, the warming plate will keep the coffee at the ideal temperature. In models fitted with a rotating base, the coffee maker can be turned to the right or the left for easier access to the water tank. (Fig. 14). HOW TO PREPARE THE DRIP COFFEE · Lift the cap and remove the water tank (Fig. · Fill the tank with fresh, clean water up to the level corresponding to the number of cups of coffee required (Fig. · Place the tank back in the coffee maker, pressing it lightly. [. . . ] Place the jug on the warming plate, do not put any ground coffee in the filter holder; 4. Press the drip coffee ON/OFF switch, percolate the equivalent of one cup and then switch off the appliance; 5. Leave the vinegar to act for one hour; 6. Switch the coffee maker back on and percolate the rest of the solution; 7. [. . . ]