User manual DELONGHI EC 400 BLU-BLUE

[. . . ] · As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children. INSTALLATION · Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance from taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The appliance must always be connected to a well-earthed socket rated at 10 A minimum. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inadeguate earthing of the appliance. [. . . ] 3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance. 5) to avoid leaks of water. 4. Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip tray (fig 11). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. 5. Wait until the "OK" light comes on (fig 6) then turn the selector knob to the espresso function (fig 7) until the desired quantity of coffee is obtained. To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holder while the machine is dispensing coffee. 7. To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with the special lever that is built into the handle and let the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter holder (Fig. 8. To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig 13) ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five coffees without using the ground coffee. 13 HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted) 1. Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature. 2. Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into the filter (fig 14). Always follow the instructions on the package of the wafers for the correct positioning of the wafer in the filter. Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO 1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 6) to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4. Position the container with the milk in it under the milk frother (fig 18). 5. Immerse the cappuccino maker nozzle about 2 cm deep into the milk and turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig. 17) (by turning the knob to a greater or lesser extent, it is possible to vary the quantity of steam that comes out from the cappuccino maker). At this point, the milk will begin to increase in volume and to appear frothy. 6. Once the desired temperature has been reached (the ideal temperature is 60°C), stop the delivery of steam by turning the steam knob in a clockwise direction and at the same time positioning the selector knob at "O" (fig. Add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little powdered chocolate on top of the froth. Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos. IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzle immediately after use. [. . . ] · Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at the bottom. · The cups were not preheated. · The tank is inserted wrongly and the valve at the bottom is not open. The coffee cream is lightcoloured (the coffee comes out quickly from the spout). · The ground coffee has not been pressed enough. · The espresso boiler outlet is blocked. · Tamper the ground coffee down more. · Only use coffee specifically ground for espresso coffee machines. [. . . ]