User manual DELONGHI BCO 261B EX:C

[. . . ] ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company. Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined below. Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use. [. . . ] Turn the selector knob so that the indented line on the selector points to the boiler "ON" function (fig. Attach the empty filter-holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig. 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 in which the coffee is to be served so that it can be pre-heated. Wait until the OK light comes on (fig 11) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function position (fig 12). Allow the water to run until the OK light switches off and then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler "on" function (fig 9). Empty the cup, wait for the "OK" light to switch on again and repeat the same operation again. (It is normal for a small, harmless puff of steam to be released when the filter-holder is removed). 3. 4. 5. 7. Attention: for correct use, before filling the filter with ground coffee always make sure there is no residual coffee in the filter from the previous infusion. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly using the coffee tamper (fig. Pressing the ground coffee is very important to obtain a good espresso. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filterholder and attach it to the machine: turning it fully home to the right (fig. It is recommended to warm the cups before making the coffee by running them under hot water or by following the rinse method in `using for the first time'. . 9) is on (if it is off, wait for it to switch on) and turn the selector knob (fig. Once the to the espresso function desired amount of coffee has been obtained, stop the flow of water by turning the selector to the boiler "ON" function (fig. Turn the filter holder from right to left to release the filter-holder. To prevent sprays, do not release the filter-holder while the machine is dispensing coffee. 8. 11), turn the selector knob to the position and allow water to run out until the steam function light switches off: then prepare the coffee. recommended and the milk must not be frothed more than 3 times consecutively. Attention: the cappuccino maker must always be washed after use to ensure hygiene. Discharge a small amount of steam for a few seconds (see points 2, 5 and 6 of the previous paragraph) by turning the steam knob (fig. Switch the machine off by positioning the selector to the "O" off position. [. . . ] Dissolve two spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid (available from chemists or drug stores) in the carafe and pour the solution into the water tank. Place the carafe on the hot plate and the filter holder without ground coffee. Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes, then repeat steps 4 and 5 once again. 6 Turn the appliance on again and allow the rest of the solution to filter. [. . . ]