User manual DELONGHI BARM 200

[. . . ] · Do not leave coffee grounds in the filter holder attached to the machine; remove immediately after making coffee. · Do not leave water in the machine when the room temperature is 0°C or below. If in doubt, do not use the appliance; contact a qualified technician. · Packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc. ) are a potential source of danger, and must be kept out of reach of children. [. . . ] Features To fit the filter-holder, place it under the boiler nozzle (fig. Then push the filter-holder upwards and at the same time rotate it towards the right as far as it will go. A handy compartment in the lower section of the casing can be used to store the measuring spoon (fig. 11) Remember that the left side of the appliance becomes 7 USING THE COFFEE-MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove the packaging and take out the bag containing the accessories. When the appliance is new, the following accessories must be washed with lukewarm water and detergent then rinsed thoroughly: filter, cup, measuring, filters, water tank, pressing spoon. The internal circuit of the coffeemaker must then be pre-washed as follows: Filling the tank Remove the reservoir by pullling it sideways, at the same time lifting the tubes (fig. Rinse the reservoir and fill with fresh water up to the upper mark (fig. Replace the reservoir in its housing, ensuring that the tubes are immersed in the water (fig. A simpler way of filling the reservoir is to pull it out just enough to be able to pour in water directly from a jug. Remember to clean the reservoir regularly. bar 110 GB 20-11-2000 11:47 Pagina 8 very hot due to the positioning of the boiler. MAKING ESPRESSO COFFEE Some suggestions · Always use cold water and keep the tank clean. · Begin brewing the coffee only when the warning light "OK" coffee ready is lighted. · Before making coffee, warm the coffee cups in advance with hot water. · For best results, it is important the coffee grounds being used are those ground especially for home espresso machines. · The ideal dose of coffee is one level measure (7 grams) for one cup of coffee and two measures (7 + 7 grams) for two cups. Preheating the Coffee Machine In order to have coffee that is the right temperature, it is important to pre heat the machine by turning it on at least half an hour before beginning the coffee making operations and to make sure to leave the coffee filter holder attached. After the half hour, as soon as the "OK" warning light (24) turns on, make the coffee according to the directions given below. Alternatively, in order to pre-heat the machine more quickly, you may also proceed in this way: · Turn the machine on using the "ON/OFF" switch (fig. · Attach the coffee filter holder with the filter but without coffee. 7) light turns on and then turn on the switch for dispensing coffee and fill the coffee up to the brim. Preparing espresso coffee · After having done the pre-heating as described above, insert as necessary either the 1 or 2 cup filter (17) into the filter holder. · Fill the filter with the coffee grounds distributing them uniformly (fig. If the coffee grounds are damp or very finely ground, only a slight pressure will be necessary. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]