User manual DELONGHI BCO 120T QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] · The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc. ) should be kept out of reach of children as they are a safety hazard. · Place the appliance on a work surface far away from water taps, basins and sources of heat. · After positioning the appliance on the work top, leave a space of at least 5 cm between the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear walls and at least 20 cm above the coffee maker. · Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes). [. . . ] As a general rule, use one level measure of ground coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup (for example 10 measures for 10 cups). The quantity of ground coffee used may, however, be varied according to personal taste. · Close the filter holder and place the jug on the warming plate with the lid on. · Choose the desired flavour as indicated in the paragraph "HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR OF DRIP COFFEE". It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is percolating. · If you leave the ON/OFF switch for drip coffee pressed after percolation has finished with the jug on the warming plate, the coffee will be kept at the ideal temperature. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. Fill the small jug for espresso coffee with the quantity of water (fig. 9) corresponding to the number of cups you want to make and using the levels marked on the WATER LEVEL side of the jug itself (see table at the end of the text). Fill the filter with ground coffee, respecting the quantities given in the table at the end of the text and distribute evenly without pressing down (fig. It is important to use top quality medium ground coffee to avoid blocking the filter while coffee is being delivered. To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig. · Press the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cappuccino to turn off the appliance. · Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, with the aid of a spoon. Then, as a final touch, sprinkle a bit of cocoa powder over the frothy milk to have a perfect cappuccino. · In order to make 4 cappuccinos, it is necessary to repeat the previous operations, paying attention to the quantity of ground coffee and water, indicated in the chart at the end of the text. Furthermore, before positioning the Vario System selector to the Cappuccino position, brew enough coffee into the coffee pot to reach the level 4 on the "COFFEE LEVEL" side as indicated in figure 25. IMPORTANT: The milk frother for cappuccinos must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Proceed as follows: · Unscrew the milk frothing bit from the tube by turning in a clockwise direction (fig. · Make sure that the three holes of the milk frother, illustrated in fig. · Clean the steam release tube carefully so as to not get burned. · Screw the milk frothing bit back into place. HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO · If you wish two "cappuccino, prepare the espresso coffee as described in the paragraph "How to prepare espresso coffee" from points 1 through 11; using however, the quantity of water necessary to obtain 2 cappuccinos as indicated in the chart at the end of this text. Note that the quantity of water required for making cappuccinos is greater that the amount necessary for making espresso coffee: the extra water is used for the production of steam for frothing the milk. [. . . ] 29) · Check the Flavor Savor regularly, remove it from the filter holder cone by pulling it upwards (fig. 30). DESCALING Over time, heating up of the water used to make the coffee leads to lime scale building up in the inner circuits of the appliance. You should therefore descale the coffee maker for espresso coffee about every 2-6 months (depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use). Fill the small jug for espresso coffee with water up to level 4 on the WATER LEVEL side; 2. [. . . ]