User manual DELONGHI COFFEE MACHINE BCO85BS

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 The coffee machine 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 caramelcoloured 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 BCO85 GB 3-07-2002 13:45 Pagina 7 on the warming plate, the coffee will be mantained at an ideal drinking temperature. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE 1. 8) fill with water according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are required (see the chart page 10). Fill the filter with the ground coffee, using the measures indicated in the chart page 10 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 blocking the filter during the brewing. To attach the filter holder to the appliance, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 13). 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. It is important that the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. Place the small carafe under the filter holder, the filter will slot inside the carafe lid (14). Position the "Vario System" selector knob according to the type of espresso coffee desired: "LIGHT" for a weaker coffee and "STRONG" for a stronger tasting brew (fig. Make sure that the steam release knob on the side of the machine is closed. After approximately two minutes, the espresso coffee will begin to flow out (fig. ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, do not detach the filter holder while the machine is brewing coffee. 13. When the coffee no longer flows out from the filter holder, push the espresso/cappuccino ON/OFF switch to turn off the steam boiler (fig. [. . . ] · Place the small carafe under the filter holder; · Turn the machine on and position the Vario System selector to the "LIGHT" position. · After a few minutes, the hot vinegar will begin to flow, through the filter holder, into the carafe. · When all of the solution has gone through the machine, turn off the appliance and let it cool down. · Repeat these operations at least two times using clean water instead of vinegar to remove every trace of vinegar left in the circuits. [. . . ]