User manual DELONGHI BCO 255

[. . . ] Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed socket with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. The manufacturer may not be considered liable for possible incidents caused by the failure to adequately earth the mains. · If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified electrician. · Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes). SAFETY WARNINGS · This appliance is designed to "make espresso coffee" an "drip coffee" and to"heat drinks". [. . . ] Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing with a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts (fig. You are recommended to heat the cups before making the coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing them to warm on the top plate for at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 10) is on (if off, wait until it comes on), then press the coffee run-off button (fig. IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE FILLING THE WATER TANK Lift the cover and remove the water tank on the left (fig. Replace the tank, pressing lightly to open the valve located on the bottom of the tank. More simply, the tank can also be filled without removing it, pouring the water directly from a jug. NB: Never use the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to top up when the level drops to a couple of centimetres from the bottom (fig. PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee machine must be preheated. 8) at least 15 minutes before preparing the coffee, making sure the filter holder is attached to the appliance (check that the steam knob is closed). To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (see fig. 9), push it upwards and at the same time rotate the handle firmly towards the right. Wait for 15 minutes, then make the coffee as described in the following chapter. Alternatively, you can preheat more rapidly by proceeding as follows: 1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig. 8) and attach the filter holder to the appliance without adding ground coffee. Use the same cup as will be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it. 7. To eliminate the used coffee grounds, hold the filter holder upside down and tap (fig. 8. To turn the coffee machine off, press the espresso coffee ON/OFF button. IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all accessories and the internal circuits must be washed through by making at least five coffees without using ground coffee. cappuccino maker and extract it from the nozzle (fig. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with warm water. Replace the cappuccino maker by inserting it as far as it will go into the steam nozzle. HOT WATER PRODUCTION 1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the espresso coffee ON/OFF button (fig. 2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker; 3. When the temperature OK light comes on, press the coffee run-off button (fig. [. . . ] You are recommended to descale the coffee machine about every 40 coffees. To descale, always use special commercially available descaling products for drip coffee machines. If these products are not available, you can also follow the procedure below. 14 PROBLEM The drip coffee takes longer to percolate The drip or espresso coffee has an acid flavour. POSSIBLE CAUSES The drip coffee machine needs to be descaled Inadequate rinsing after descaling SOLUTION Perform the descaling procedure as described in the paragraph "Descaling the drip coffee unit". Rinse the appliance as described in the chapter "Descaling the drip coffee unit" or "Descaling the espresso unit". The espresso coffee is cold The temperature OK indicator light was not on when the coffee switch was pressed. [. . . ]