User manual DELONGHI EC 200CD.B EX:C

[. . . ] · If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional. · Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes). · If the power cable is longer than the distance required to reach the mains socket, the extra length can be stored inside the appliance by pushing the cable back through the cable opening. · The power cable can be positioned to the right or left according to the location of the nearest socket, resting it in the guides on the bottom of the appliance (fig. [. . . ] If pressing is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the froth will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will be too rapid and the froth will be skimpy and light coloured. 4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance. 5. Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing with a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts (fig. 7) is on (if off, wait until it comes on), then turn the knob to the position (fig. IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering coffee. 8. To eliminate the used coffee grounds, block the filter in place using the lever incorporated in the handle and empty the coffee by turning the filter holder upside down and tapping (fig. 9. To turn the appliance off, rotate the selector knob to the "O" position (fig. IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all accessories and the internal circuits must be washed through by making at least five coffees without using ground coffee. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING PODS (FOR APPLIANCES WITH TWO FILTERS ONLY) 1. Preheat the appliance as described in the section "PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT", making sure the filter holder is attached This obtains a hotter coffee. NB: use pods conforming to the ESE standard, indicated on the pack by the following symbol: The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading pod producers and enables espresso coffee to be prepared simply and cleanly. 2. Place the small 1 coffee or pod filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 15). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly. 5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous paragraph. 7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee prepared previously. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder. NB: to make coffee again after the milk has been frothed, cool down the boiler first or the coffee will be burnt. To cool, place a container under the boiler outlet, turn the selector to the "coffee" position and run off the water until the OK light goes out. Turn the selector back to the position and make the coffee as described above. Proceed as follows: 1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob (fig. HOT WATER PRODUCTION 1. Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 3. When the OK indicator light comes on, turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 4. To interrupt delivery of hot water, rotate the steam knob clockwise and position the selector knob to "O" (fig. 14). HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE 1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous paragraphs, using sufficiently large cups. [. . . ] · The ground coffee is too coarse · Incorrect type of ground coffee. · Press the ground coffee down more firmly (fig. · Clean as described in the chapter "Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet". · Clean as described in the section "Cleaning the filter". · Use ground coffee for espresso coffee machines only and make sure it is not damp. [. . . ]