DeLonghi BCO264B Important Instructions Manual

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107.To remove the filter holder, rotate the handle fromright to left.IMPORTANT: To avoid splashes, never remove thefilter holder while the appliance is deliveringcoffee.8.To dispose of the used coffee, block the filter usingthe lever incorporated in the handle and empty thegrounds by turning the filter holder upside down andtapping (fig. 22).9.To turn the appliance off, rotate the selector knob tothe "O" position (fig. 23)IMPORTANT: The first time the appliance is used, allaccessories the machine must be washed through bymaking at least five coffees without using groundcoffee.HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO WITH THE FILTER HOLDERFOR PODS1.Preheat the appliance as described in the paragraph"PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT". Leave the filterholder attached to the appliance. This obtains ahotter coffee. Preheating improves the filter holdergasket seal.2.Press the filter holder button and insert a pod,centering it as far as possible above the filter (fig.24).Always follow the instructions on the pod pack toposition the pod on the filter correctly.NOTE: Use pods conforming to the ESE standardindicated on the pack with the following logo:The ESE standard is a system accepted by leading podproducers and enables espresso to be prepared simplyand cleanly.3.Attach the filter holder to the appliance. Alwaysrotate as far as it will go (fig. 15).Note: To ensure effective closure and avoid leaks ofwater from the rim of the filter holder, you arerecommended to grease the bottom of the lateral tabsfrom time to time with butter or oil (as shown in figure25).IMPORTANT: When using the filter holder for pods,after using the filter for ground coffee, remove anycoffee grounds stuck to the boiler outlet (fig. 26).Failure to observe this precaution may lead to waterleaking from the edges of the pod filter holder whilethe coffee is being prepared.4.Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previousparagraph.5.To remove the pod, press the button on the filterholder and extract.6.To turn the appliance off, rotate the selector knob tothe "O" position (fig. 23).HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO1.Prepare the espresso as described in the previousparagraphs, using sufficiently large cups.2.Rotate the selector knob to the position (fig. 27). Thesteam indicator light comes on (fig. 27).3.Wait until the OK indicator light comes on (fig. 28)indicating that the boiler has reached the idealtemperature for steam production.4.In the meantime, fill a container with about 3.5 oz ofmilk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milkmust be at refrigerator temperature (not hot!). Inchoosing the size of the container, bear in mind thatthe milk increases in volume by 2 or 3 times.NB: You are recommended to use skim milk atrefrigerator temperature.5.Remove the cappuccino maker by pulling forwardsand rotating to the left (fig. 29). During thisoperation, avoid touching the boiler outlet as it is hot.Place the container containing the milk under thecappuccino frother.6.Immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk for about2 cm and rotate the steam knob counterclockwise(fig. 30) (rotating the knob more or less varies thequantity of steam discharged by the cappuccinomaker). The milk now starts to increase in volumeand take on a creamy appearance.7.When the required temperature is reached (the idealis 60°C -140°F), interrupt steam delivery by rotatingthe steam knob clockwise.8.Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing theespresso prepared previously. The cappuccino isready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle thefroth with a little cocoa powder.Note: To prepare more than one cappuccino, firstmake all the coffees then at the end prepare thefrothed milk for all the cappuccinos.IMPORTANT: Always clean the cappuccino frotherafter use. Proceed as follows:1.Immerse the cappuccino frother in about 3/4" milkinside the container and rotate the steam knobcounter-clockwise (Fig.30).2.With one hand, hold the top part stationary and withthe other unscrew the cappuccino maker by rotatingclockwise and extracting from the nozzle (fig. 31).3.Remove the steam nozzle from the delivery tube.4.Wash the cappuccino frother and steam nozzlethoroughly with warm water.I OK 11-04-2003 11:51 Pagina 10