DeLonghi BCO264 Important Instructions Manual

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9coffee infusion time to improve extraction. The resultingcoffee has a full intense flavour.• Press the DRIP COFFEE ON/OFF button (fig. 4).The ON indicator light on the button comes on andthe appliance starts to make the coffee. (To makethe coffee at the programmed time, press the AUTObutton (fig. 3) and the AUTO light on the buttoncomes on.• Delivery of coffee will start after a few seconds.It is completely normal for the appliance to release alittle steam while the coffee is percolating.To keep the coffee hot after percolation, place the jugon the hot plate and leave the appliance on (drip coffeeindicator on). The coffee in the jug is kept at the righttemperature.• To turn the appliance off, press the DRIP COFFEEON/OFF button.HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR OF THEDRIP COFFEEWith the Flavour System, the flavour of the drip coffeecan be chosen according to personal taste. By turningthe flavour selector knob (fig. 12), the coffee machinecan be set for coffee with a strong (STRONG position)or light (LIGHT position) aftertaste.The Flavour System changes the strength of theaftertaste of the coffee, while the actual taste remainsthe same.HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEEFILLING THE WATER TANKLift the cover and remove the water tank on the left (fig.13) by pulling it upwards. Fill the tank with cold cleanwater. Replace the tank, pressing lightly to open thevalve located on the bottom of the tank.More simply, the tank can also be filled withoutremoving it, pouring the water directly from a jug.NB: Never use the appliance without water in the tankand always remember to top up when the level dropsto a couple of centimetres from the bottom.PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNITTo obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, thecoffee machine must be preheated. Turn the selectorknob to the position (fig. 14) at least half an hourbefore making the coffee, making sure the filter holderis attached to the appliance (check that the steam knobis closed). To attach the filter holder, position it underthe boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig.15), push it upwards and at the same time rotate thehandle towards the right. Rotate firmly. Wait for halfan hour, then make the coffee as described in thefollowing chapter.Alternatively, preheating can be achieved more rapidlyproceeding as follows:1.Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob tothe position (fig. 14) and attach the filter holderto the appliance without adding ground coffee.2.Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cupas will be used to prepare the coffee in order topreheat it.3.Wait for the OK indicator light to come on (fig. 16),then immediately rotate the selector knob to theposition (fig. 17), run the water off until the OKindicator light goes out, then interrupt delivery byrotating the selector knob to the position (fig. 14).4.Empty the cup. Wait until the OK indicator lightcomes on again then repeat the same operation.(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam tobe given off when removing the filter holder).HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THEFILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE1.After preheating the appliance as described in theparagraph above, place the ground coffee filter withfrother in the filter holder, making sure the tab iscorrectly inserted in the housing as shown in fig. 18.2.To prepare a single coffee, fill the filter with frotherwith a level measure of ground coffee, about 7grams (fig. 19). To prepare two coffees, use the filterand fill with two loosely filled measures of groundcoffee (about 6+6 grams). Fill the filter a little at atime to prevent the ground coffee from overflowing.IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding theground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter fromresidues of ground coffee from the previous infusion.NB: Use top quality fine-ground coffee for espressocoffee machines.IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding theground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter fromresidues of ground coffee from the previous infusion.3.Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightlywith the pressing pad (fig. 20).NB: Correct pressing of the ground coffee is essentialto obtain a good espresso. If pressing is excessive,coffee delivery will be slow and the froth will bedark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will betoo rapid and the froth will be skimpy and lightcoloured.4.Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filterholder and attach the filter holder to the appliance.Rotate firmly (fig. 15) to avoid leaks of water.5.Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsingwith a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts(fig. 21).I OK 9-04-2003 14:51 Pagina 9