User manual DELONGHI EC 750

[. . . ] Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed socket with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. The manufacturer may not be considered liable for possible incidents caused by the failure to adequately earth the mains. · If the plug fitted to the appliance is not compatible with the power socket, have the socket replaced by a qualified professional. · Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (it may be damaged if the water freezes). SAFETY WARNINGS · This appliance is designed to "make espresso coffee" and "heat drinks". [. . . ] NB: Correct pressing of the ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. 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 to the appliance. You are recommended to heat the cups before making the coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing them to warm on the top plate for at least 15-20 minutes. 6) is on (if it is off, wait until it comes on), then press the coffee button (fig. Once the required quantity of coffee has been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the same button again (fig. IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering coffee. 8. To dispose of the used coffee, block the filter in place using the lever incorporated in the handle then empty the grounds by turning the filter holder upside down and tapping (fig. IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all accessories and the internal circuits must be washed 13 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: HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE 1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous paragraphs, using sufficiently large cups. TIP: You are recommended to use semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature. NB: With the tank filled up to the MAX line, you can make 2 to 3 cappuccino coffees. 15) otherwise the milk may continue to drip from the tube after you have finished making the cappuccino. 3. Before starting to run off the milk, always wait until the "IFD" light comes on to indicate that the ideal milk frothing temperature has been reached (fig. 16). NB: To obtain hot milk (without froth), turn the froth regulator to the right position (fig. If you want frothed milk, turn the froth regulator to the left position. 5. When you have run off the required quantity of milk, press the "IFD" button again. NB: To obtain perfect cappuccino, the following proportions are recommended: 1/3 coffee to 2/3 frothed milk. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder. · After preparing the last cappuccino, before turning the appliance off, lift the intake tube in the tank above the level of any milk left (as shown in fig. [. . . ] CLEANING THE BOILER OUTLET About every 300 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned as follows: · Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged from the mains; · Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso boiler outlet (fig. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. 16 PROBLEM No espresso coffee is delivered POSSIBLE CAUSES · No water in the tank · The holes in the filter holder are blocked · The espresso boiler outlet is blocked · The filter with frother is dirty SOLUTION · Fill the tank with water · Clean the filter holder spout holes · Clean as described in the section "Cleaning the boiler outlet" · Clean the filter with frother as described in the Cleaning section. · Attach the filter holder correctly and rotate firmly as far as it will go. [. . . ]