User manual DELONGHI COFFEE MACHINE BCO65BS

[. . . ] To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before installing and using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. SAFETY WARNINGS · This machine has been built to "make coffee" and to "reheat beverages"; please be careful to avoid burns from the sprays of hot water or steam and avoid any improper use. · When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine's hot surfaces. · After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and undamaged. [. . . ] As a general rule, use one level measuring spoonful of coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup of coffee (for example, use 10 measures to make 10 cups of coffee). In any case, the quantity of ground coffee to use can vary according to the strength desired and personal taste. Use high quality ground coffee, with a medium grind produced for filter coffee makers. · Close the filter holder and place the large carafe complete with lid onto the warming plate. · Select the filter coffee strength by turning the "Flavour system" knob (fig 8). The coffee can be programmed for a strong aftertaste (STRONG position), or a weaker flavour (LIGHT position). The "Flavour system" feature changes the aftertaste of the coffee, while the true taste of the coffee remains unchanged. The ON/OFF indicator light for drip coffee above the switch itself indicates that the filter machine is functioning properly. · The brewed coffee will begin to drip out after a few seconds. It is completely normal that during the percolation of the coffee, some steam may escape from the machine. · If the "ON/OFF" switch for drip coffee is pressed after the percolation, and the carafe is INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE PREPARATION This coffee maker is designed to make filter coffee, espresso coffee and cappuccino. Filter (drip) coffee is a "long" relatively mild coffee, which can be enjoyed throughout the day. Espresso is a strong dark coffee with a distinctive caramel coloured froth, known as the "crema". Cappuccino is a creamy, smooth coffee which can be enjoyed at any time. The perfect cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 frothed milk. USING THE FIRST TIME Before making coffee for the first time it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine as follows: · For the filter coffee - make at least two carafes of coffee, without using the ground coffee in the filter (follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to prepare filter coffee"). · For the espresso coffee - make at least four cups of espresso coffee without using ground coffee in the filter (follow the instructions in the paragraph "How to prepare espresso coffee). 6 BCO65 GB 3-07-2002 13:41 Pagina 7 on the warming plate, the coffee will be mantained at an ideal drinking temperature. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. 9) according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are required (see the chart page 9). Fill the filter with the ground coffee, using the measures indicated in the chart page 9 and pack it evenly in the filter (fig. It is important to use high quality ground coffee with a medium grind in order to avoid the blocking of the filter during the brewing. To attach the filter holder to the appliance, position it under the hot water spout with the handle towards the left (fig 14). Push upwards, and at the same time, turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the filter holder is not centrally aligned with the machine. [. . . ] · Repeat these operations at least two times using clean water instead of vinegar to remove every trace of vinegar left in the circuits. Descaling can be done by using special lime scale solvents made for filter coffee machines. TIP When making a number of cappuccinos, to obtain a higher temperature you should prepare one cup at a time and then fill it immediately with the frothed milk rather than prepare all the cups of coffee at once then fill them with the frothed milk. IMPORTANT: The steam nozzle must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Proceed as follows: · Unscrew the steam nozzle from the tube by turning in a clockwise direction (fig. [. . . ]