DeLonghi BAR 290 Instruction Booklet

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8HOW TO OPERATE WITH GROUND COFFEE1. After having carried out the pre-heating of themachine, as described in the previous section,insert the 1-cup filter (the medium-sized one ofthe three provided) in the filter holder (fig. 8)and fill it up with 1 even measuring spoon ofground coffee – about 7 grams (fig. 9). If youneed to prepare 2 cups, use the 2-cup filter (thelargest of the three filters provided), fill it withtwo less-than-even measuring spoons of groundcoffee (about 6+6 grams) and attach the 2-cupadaptor.In order to attach the adaptor to the filterholder, insert it into the spout, push the adaptorup and turn it (see fig. 10).2. Spread the coffee evenly and press by usingthe tamper (fig. 11). NOTE: pressing theground coffee is very important in order toobtain a good espresso coffee. If you press toohard, the coffee comes out slowly and thecream is dark in colour. If, on the other hand,the coffee is not pressed enough, it will comeout too quickly and the cream will be light incolour.3. Remove any excess of coffee from the filter rim,put the automatic coffee press on the groundcoffee (fig. 12) and attach the filter holder(remembering to rotate it, as far as it will go).4. Place the pre-warmed cup or cups on the driptray under the filterholder spout (fig. 13 or 14).5. When the "OK" pilot lamp lights (fig. 6), pressthe delivery switch. When the desired quantityof coffee is obtained, turn the delivery switch(fig.7) off.6. Wait a few seconds before detaching the filterholder by turning the handle from right to left.ATTENTION: to avoid squirts, never detach thefilter holder while the machine is dispensing.7. To remove the used coffee grounds retain thefilter in position using the thumb guard fitted tothe handle; turn the filter-holder upside downand knock the coffee grounds out (fig. 15).8. Switch off the machine by pushing the ON/OFFswitch (fig. 4).HOW TO OPERATE WITH PODS1. Carry out the pre-heating of the machine asdescribed in the “PRE-HEATING OF THEMACHINE” section.Insert the pod filter (the smallest of the threefilters provided) in the filter holder.2. Insert the pod in the pod filter (fig. 16).3. Attach the filter holder, remembering to rotateit, as far as it will go.4. Place the pre-warmed cup on the drip tray underthe filter holder spout (fig. 13) and proceed asdescribed in points 5 and 8 of the previoussection.ATTENTION: The first time that coffee isprepared, it is necessary to wash all of theaccessories and the internal circuits allowingat least a half litre of hot water to flowthrough, as described below in thePRODUCING HOT WATER section.USING THE PRESSURE GAUGE (if fitted)In order to obtain a good espresso coffee, it isnecessary that the delivery take place with theboiler at its optimum pressure. This pressure isattained when the pointer of the pressure gauge iswithin the grey-coloured section (fig. 17).HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO1. Prepare one or two espresso coffee, using 2sufficiently large cups2. Press the steam switch (fig. 18) and wait untilthe “OK” light (fig. 6) turns on, meaning theboiler has reached the ideal temperature forproducing steam.3. Pour approximately 100 grams of milk into thecontainer for each cappuccino to be made. It isimportant to use fresh milk which has not beenboiled (not UHT) and especially not preheated.When choosing the container to use for themilk, keep in mind that the frothed milk willincrease by two or three times its originalvolume.4. Place the recipient under the cappuccino maker.5. Immerse the frother into the milk by about 5 mm(fig. 19) and turn the steam release knob in acounter clockwise direction, fig. 20 (by turningthe knob more or less, it is possible to vary thebar290 GB 25-10-2000 10:52 Pagina 8

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