User manual DELONGHI IC8000

[. . . ] · Before use, make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating plate. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed mains socket with a minimum rating of 10A. The manufacturer may not be considered liable for possible incidents caused by the failure to adequately earth the mains. · In the event of incompatibility between the socket and the plug on the appliance, the plug should be replaced by a suitable type by qualified personnel only. [. . . ] · After 80 cycles or six months use, the chlorine filter must be replaced. doing so at the sound of the characteristic gurgle which means the percolating has finished. It is entirely normal for the machine to emit steam during the coffee percolating or for a few drops of condensation to form around the lid. By leaving the "coffee" switch pressed after percolating, the hotplate (S) will keep the coffee in the jug at just the right hot temperature. PREPARING A CAPPUCCINO Filling the Boiler with Water · Make sure the steam boiler is off (cappuccino indicator light off). · Unscrew the boiler cap (D) by rotating anticlockwise and make sure the steam knob is closed. · Fill the water measure (K) to the 170 g ­ 6 oz line (fig. With the boiler filled to this level, you can make from 15-20 cups of cappuccino. Note: for safety reasons, when the boiler is hot the cap cannot be removed as it rotates without unscrewing. If you have to remove the cap for whatever reason, wait until the boiler cools down or completely vent the steam by keeping the steam knob open (fig. Important: the boiler should ideally be filled when cold using the measure provided. 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. · 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 close the knob with the tube extracted. For hygiene reasons, this operation should always be performed to avoid stale milk remaining in the circuits of the appliance. · Finally, to avoid the milk solidifying, the milk container should be washed immediately as described below in the "Cleaning the milk frother" paragraph. Recipe Preparing the cappuccino with Italian coffee To obtain a cappuccino with a more intense flavour, prepare the coffee as follows: · Fill the carafe with the quantity of cold water indicated in the table at the end of the text. IMPORTANT: never exceed the maximum quantity of water indicated in the table otherwise coffee could leak out during operation. · Place two measures (7+7 grams) of coffee in the filter for every cup of cappuccino required. You · · · · can use either filter or moka coffee (the latter makes an excellent Italian cappuccino). When you hear the gurgle at the end of percolation, place the cup (not plastic as it could be deformed by the heat) at the centre of the hot plate (fig. Prepare the cappuccino as described in the chapter "Preparing cappuccino coffee". Important: the first time you use the appliance, to eliminate the "new" smell and above all to ensure correct functioning, perform a number of coffee cycles without coffee grounds and wash the steam boiler as follows: fill with water, remove the milk container, press the cappuccino button and after 5 minutes open the steam knob. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]