User manual DELONGHI EC 650

[. . . ] If the cable should become damaged, or in case it needs to be replaced, please go to a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer. · When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect the plug from the socket. 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. [. . . ] 5. Wait until the "ESPRESSO PUMP light comes on (fig 6) then press the coffee delivery switch (fig. 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. 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 GB OK 2-01-2003 14:05 Pagina 14 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 13). Follow the instructions on the pod's box to pur correctly the pod oon the filter. Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess. 3. Attach the filter holder onto the machine, moving from left to right (fig 5). Note: to ensure effective closure and avoid leaks of water from the rim of the filter holder, you are recommended to grease the bottom of the lateral tabs from time to time with butter or oil (as shown in fig. IMPORTANT: Should the coffee holder for pods be used after one for ground coffee, it's necessary to clear the ground coffee remained in the espresso boiler outlet (fig. This cleaning operation is necessary in order to avoid water leackeges from the coffe holder for pods whele coffee is being preposed. 4. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 of the previous paragraph (how to prepare espresso coffee using the filter holder for ground coffee). 5. To remove the pod, press the button on the filter holder and simply lift the pod out 6. . To turn off the coffee maker, press the ESPRESSO switch (fig. 4). 3. Before starting to run off the milk, always wait until the "IFD" indicator light comes on to indicate that the ideal milk frothing temperature has been reached. 18), Set the froth regulator to the position and press the "IFD PUMP" switch (fig. NOTE: If you want hot milk (not frothy) move the froth regulator to the right-hand position (fig. 20); if you want emulsified milk, move the froth regulator to the left . 5. When you have the required amount of milk, press the IFD switch again Tip: To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 of coffee to 2/3 of frothed milk. · The cappuccino is now ready: add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a little chocolate powder on the froth. · 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 press again the IFD PUMP SWITCHwith the tube extracted. [. . . ] · 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 coffee is not ground finely enough. · Tamper the ground coffee down more. · Only use coffee specifically ground for espresso coffee machines. The coffee cream is dark (the coffee comes out slowly from the spout). · The ground coffee is too tightly pressed. · The espresso boiler outlet is blocked. · Press the coffee less. [. . . ]