DeLonghi BCO85 GB manual HOW to Prepare Espresso Coffee, HOW to Prepare Cappuccino

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on the warming plate, the coffee will be man- tained at an ideal drinking temperature.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE

1.Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it in an anti- clockwise direction.

2.Using the water level indicators printed on the small carafe (fig. 8) fill with water according to the number of cups of espresso coffee that are required (see the chart page 10).

3.Pour the water into the steam boiler (fig. 9).

4.Replace the boiler cap by turning firmly in a clockwise direction.

5.Insert the filter for espresso coffee into the filter holder (fig. 10).

6.Fill the filter with the ground coffee, using the measures indicated in the chart page 10 and pack it evenly in the filter (fig. 11). It is impor- tant to use high quality ground coffee with a medium grind in order to avoid blocking the filter during the brewing. Remove any excess coffee from around the edges of the filter (fig. 12).

7.To attach the filter holder to the appliance, position it under the boiler outlet with the han- dle towards the left (fig 13). Push upwards, and at the same time, turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the filter holder is not centrally aligned with the machine. It is important that the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.

8.Place the small carafe under the filter holder, the filter will slot inside the carafe lid (14).

9.Position the “Vario System” selector knob according to the type of espresso coffee desired: “LIGHT” for a weaker coffee and “STRONG” for a stronger tasting brew (fig. 15).

10.Make sure that the steam release knob on the side of the machine is closed. (eg to close turn in a clockwise direction until tightened)

11.Push the ON/OFF switch for espresso/cap- puccino. The ON indicator light for espres- so/cappuccino will turn on (fig. 16).

12.After approximately two minutes, the espresso coffee will begin to flow out (fig. 17). ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, do not detach the filter holder while the machine is brewing coffee.

13.When the coffee no longer flows out from the filter holder, push the espresso/cappuccino ON/OFF switch to turn off the steam boiler (fig. 16). The coffee can then be served into cups.

14.To remove the used coffee in the filter, detach the filter holder, from the machine hold the fil- ter in place with the special lever incorporated on the handle and let the coffee fall out by turning the filter holder upside down and knocking gently. (fig. 18).

NOTE:

Before removing the filter holder, it is important to eliminate all of the residual steam from inside the steam boiler. Allow the steam to blow out com- pletely by rotating the steam release knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig 19).

NOTE:

For safety reasons, when the steam boiler is hot, it is not possible to remove the steam boiler cap this is a safety feature. If for any reason it is necessary to remove it, it is important always to release the steam in the steam boiler by turning the steam release knob.

HOW TO USE THE TWO CUP ATTACHMENT

The attachment must be used every time coffee is dispensed directly into a cup. To mount it, simply insert the attachment into the lower part of the fil- ter holder (fig 20).

HOW TO PREPARE CAPPUCCINO

•Prepare the espresso coffee as described in the paragraph “How to prepare espresso coffee” from points 1 to 12; using, the quantity of water required to obtain 2 cappuccinos as indicated in the chart page 10. Note that the quantity of water required for making cappuc- cinos is greater that the amount necessary for making espresso coffee: the extra water is used for producing steam for frothing the milk.

•Pour cold milk into the milk tank (fig. 21). For a really good froth try using semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature. With the tank filled to the MAX line, there will be enough milk to make 2 or 3 cappuccinos. Never fill beyond the MAX line otherwise once the cappuccino

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