User manual DELONGHI BCO 264 EX:C

[. . . ] Please read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and operating the appliance. This is the only way to ensure the best results and maximum safety for the user. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terminology will be used on subsequent pages. A Espresso coffee or steam selector knob B Steam indicator light C Espresso coffee on indicator light D Espresso coffee or steam OK indicator light E Drip coffee on/off button F Drip coffee on/off indicator light G Display H AUTO indicator light I Delayed start-up button J Minute set button K Hour set button L 1-5 cups button M 1-5 cups indicator light N Espresso coffee water tank O Drip coffee water tank O1 Chlorine filter holder (if fitted) O2 Chlorine filter (if fitted) P Drip coffee "Flavour System" selector Q Water tank cover R Drip coffee filter holder R1 Permanent filter (if fitted) S Flavour Saver T Drip coffee warming plate U Pressing pad V Drip tray W Cup tray for espresso coffee X Steam delivery tube Y Cappuccino maker Z Nozzle Z1 Espresso boiler outlet Z2 Steam knob for cappuccino coffee Z3 Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee Z4 Filter holder for espresso coffee Z5 Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods (if present) Z6 Coffee measure Z7 Jug for drip coffee · After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact qualified personnel only. [. . . ] To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig. 15), push it upwards and at the same time rotate the handle towards the right. Wait for half an hour, then make the coffee as described in the following chapter. Alternatively, preheating can be achieved more rapidly proceeding as follows: 1. Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 14) 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. 17), run the water off until the OK indicator light goes out, then interrupt delivery by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. Wait until the OK indicator light comes on again then repeat the same operation. (It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off when removing the filter holder). HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR OF THE DRIP COFFEE With the Flavour System, the flavour of the drip coffee can be chosen according to personal taste. 12), the coffee machine can be set for coffee with a strong (STRONG position) or light (LIGHT position) aftertaste. The Flavour System changes the strength of the aftertaste of the coffee, while the actual taste remains the same. 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. 1. After preheating the appliance as described above, place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. For appliances with two filters, use the smallest for one coffee and the largest for two coffees. 2. To make a single coffee only, place one level measure of ground coffee, about 7 grams, in the filter (fig. To prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled measures of ground coffee (about 6+6 g) in the filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground coffee from overflowing. IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter from residues of ground coffee from the previous infusion. IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter from residues of ground coffee from the previous infusion. 15 3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the pressing pad (fig. NB: Correct pressing of the ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. 27) indicating that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production. [. . . ] · Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as DESCALING THE ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT You are recommended to descale the coffee machine about every 300 coffees. You should use a commercially available product specifically for descaling espresso coffee machines. If you cannot obtain such a product, you can also follow the procedure below. 2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid (obtainable from chemist's or drug stores); 3. Rotate the selector knob to the position and wait until the OK indicator light comes on. [. . . ]