User manual DELONGHI COFFEE MAKER DC300BS

[. . . ] To install, proceed as follows: · Remove the chlorine filter from the plastic bag and rinse in tap water. · Lift the coffee lid, remove the filter holder from its housing by pulling upwards (fig. · Open the holder by pressing in the area marked "PUSH" and place the filter carefully in the holder as indicated in fig. · Close the holder and replace in its housing by pressing downwards as far as it will go. [. . . ] · While the coffee is filtering, press the "cappuccino" switch so that the steam boiler can heat up (fig. · Pour cold milk into the milk container. Two or three cappuccinos can be made when the tank is filled to the MAX line (fig. Never exceed the MAX level as milk may continue to drip out of the tube after the cappuccino has been made. 8) comes on before dispensing the milk as this indicates that the ideal milk frothing temperature has been reached. · Rotate the steam knob anticlockwise for at least one turn (fig. 10 5 Coffee Maker DC300 UK 13-12-2002 10:41 Pagina 6 fig. 12 · Fill the cup with the quantity of frothed milk required. Tip:To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 of coffee to 2/3 of frothed milk. · To stop the milk running out, rotate the steam knob clockwise. IMPORTANT: to ensure successful milk frothing, always wait until the OK indicator (fig. · After preparing the last cappuccino, before turning the appliance off, lift the intake tube in the container above the level of any milk left as shown in fig. Allow the steam to discharge for a few seconds, then close the knob with the tube extracted. For hygiene reasons, this operation should always be performed to avoid stale milk remaining in the circuits of the appliance. · Finally, to avoid the milk solidifying, the milk container should be washed immediately as described below in the "Cleaning the milk frother" paragraph. Preparing Italian coffee To obtain a cappuccino with a more intense flavour, prepare the coffee as follows: · Fill the carafe with cold water up to the level shown on the carafe (Italian coffee side) for the required number of cups (from 1-4). If the carafe does not have "Italian coffee" on the side, fill the carafe according to the table on page 8. IMPORTANT: never exceed the maximum quantity of water indicated in the table otherwise coffee could leak out during operation. · Place two measures (7+7 grams) of coffee in the filter for every cup of cappuccino required. You can use either filter or moka coffee (the latter makes an excellent Italian cappuccino). · Close the coffee lid and press the coffee ON/OFF switch (fig. · When you hear the gurgle at the end of filtration, place the cup (not plastic as it could be deformed by the heat) at the centre of the hot plate. Take care to avoid burns: the hot plate is extremely hot. Coffee delivery will stop automatically when the coffee dispenser is released. · Prepare the cappuccino as described in the chapter "Preparing the milk for cappuccino". Coffee Maker 6 fig. [. . . ] The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. [. . . ]