User manual DELONGHI BAR 40

[. . . ] To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. ⷠThe manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. ⷠThe appliance is not intended for use by young 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 21 Filter holder for ground coffee 1-cup filter 2-cup filter Filter holder for pods (if fitted) Steam release knob Coffee tamper Removable drip tray - black area inside for positioning cups Power supply cable `OK' light Boiler on function Selector knob Espresso function "O" OFF position Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) Coffee measuring spoon Boiler outlet Milk frother Steam nozzle Delivery tube Water tank Lid for water tank Children or infirm persons without supervision. ⷠYoung children should be supervised to ensure that They do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] 3 Remove any excess coffee from the filter holder rim and attach the filter holder to the machine. To do this push the filter holder upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance (fig 5). 4 Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. 5 Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig 6) then turn the selector knob to the espresso function (fig 7) until the desired quantity of coffee is obtained (approx 11/2 - 2 fl oz or 1/2 "demi-tasse" cup. To avoid any splashing, do not detach FILLING THE WATER TANK: To remove the water tank simply pull upwards (fig 2) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 3). The tank may also be filled without removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug. Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on the machine. Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to fill the tank when the water level goes below the MIN level. PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated. ⷠTurn the selector knob so that the indented line on the selector knob points to the boiler on function . Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 5). Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated. ⷠWait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 6) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function position (fig 7). Allow water to flow until the orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on function (fig 4) · Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time. ⷠFor optimum preheating, the selector knob can be left To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with the special lever that is built into the handle and let the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter holder (Fig. 8 To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig 13) Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos (see "How to prepare espresso coffee). Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on, to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. [. . . ] Turn the selector knob to the position and repeat operations 7 and 8 one more time. Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of calcium build-up are not covered by the guarantee if the descaling process described above is not carried out regularly. Espresso coffee drips from the edges of the filter holder, instead of from its holes. ⷠCarry out the preheating as indica ted in the "Preheating the coffee unit" section. [. . . ]