User manual DELONGHI DC 300

[. . . ] Use the knobs or handles. Read this instruction book carefuly before installing and using the appliance and keep it for future reference. this is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE (See drawing on page 3) These terms are referred to in the following pages. Coffee dispenser control for making "Italian Coffee" (for cappuccino) U. Filter holder INSTALLATION · Place the appliance on a work surface far away from water taps and basins. [. . . ] If the boiler must be filled when hot (for example, when the water runs out while you are making cappuccino), you are recommended to add one measure only and NOT TO FILL THE BOILER UP TO THE MAX 170 g ­ 6 oz mark (fig. 7) otherwise the next time you use the appliance the milk will not be perfect frothed. Filling the boiler with water subsequently · When you fill the boiler subsequently, follow the instructions given in the previous paragraph. Preparing the coffee for making cappuccino · Firstly press the "cappuccino" switch (fig. · Make sure the milk container is attached securely to the appliance. · Fill the milk tank with semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature. With the milk tank filled up to the MAX line, you can make 2 to 3 cappuccino PREPARING THE COFFEE · Fill the carafe with cold water to the level of the graduations corresponding to the number of cups of coffee to be prepared (fig. IMPORTANT: never exceed the 10 cups line to avoid water leaking from the slits in the back of the appliance. Do not use hot water or the appliance will indicate the end of coffee percolation too soon. (The amount of coffee obtained will be slightly less than the amount of water poured into the tank because some of the water remains in the coffee powder and some is lost in steam). The perforations in the lid serve to preserve the coffee's aroma, which is why the lid should be raised on the handle side in order for it to be opened. (fig. 3) · Put the coffee in the filter by using the measuring cup supplied and level it off uniformly (fig. However, the amount of coffee to be used can vary according to personal taste. Use good quality medium ground coffee specially for coffee percolators. The red "ON" light on the left of the switch shows that the machine is working. The coffee will begin to emerge after a few seconds and will finish 12 coffees. 10) otherwise the milk may continue to drip from the tube after you have finished making the cappuccino. · Before starting to run off the milk, always wait until the "OK" indicator light (fig. 11) comes on to indicate that the ideal milk frothing temperature has been reached. oz. ) into a sufficiently large cup and place it under the milk tube (fig. · Rotate the steam knob anticlockwise for at least one turn (fig. Tip: To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 of coffee to 2/3 of frothed milk. [. . . ] Remove the rubber mixer, wash and clean with hot water, particularly the four holes indicated in figure 16 (use a needle). In particular, make sure the rubber mixer is inserted completely and that the red frother is pushed in fully until it clicks into place. Important: to facilitate cleaning of the milk tube, you can use the tube brush provided. If you do not clean the tube after use, milk frothing may not be successful, the milk may not be sucked up or milk may drip from the milk tube. 13 Other cleaning · Also clean the carafe, filter holder and permanent filter regularly. [. . . ]