DeLonghi BAR50 Cleaning and Maintenance, HOW to Prepare a Cappuccino, Cleaning the MILK-FOAMER

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not possible to remove the cap because the threads do not grip. Therefore, to fill the boiler, it is necessary either to wait until all the water in it is used up or until the boiler has cooled.

ATTENTION: it is recommended that the boiler be filled when cold and that the measuring container provided be used. If the boiler is filled while hot (for example, if the water runs out while making a cappuccino), it is recommended that only the contents of one measuring container be used. NEVER TRY TO FILL THE HOT BOILER UP TO THE MAXIMUM 170 GRAMS (6 oz.) marked on the boiler itself (fig. 14); this is done, the machine will not froth the milk properly on the next attempt.

HOW TO PREPARE A CAPPUCCINO

•Before making the coffee, make sure that the steam

knob is closed, then press the CAPPUCCINO switch (fig. 15) so as to allow the steam boiler to preheat.

•Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE section. Don’t forget to use sufficiently large cups.

•Pour the milk into the milk tank (fig. 16). The milk must be neither boiled nor warm.

NOTE: We suggest you used semi-skimed milk at refrigerated temperature.

When the tank has been filled up to the MAX line, you can make 2 or 3 cappuccinos. Never fill the tank over the little notch that is located just above the MAX sign (fig. 16); if the tank is too full, the milk may continue to drip from the tube after the cappuccino has been made.

•Before starting delivery of the milk, always wait until the ‘CAPPUCCINO OK’ pilot light (fig. 17) comes on. This light indicates that the ideal temperature has been reached for foaming the milk.

TIP: if starting with a cold boiler, in order to obtain a warmer milk, wait until the ‘OK’ pilot light comes on twice in a row (about 5 minutes).

•Place the cup containing coffee under the tube of the milk tank, check that the internal clamp of the milk tank is secured, then turn the steam knob in an anti clockwise direction at least one full rotation (fig. 18). The foamed milk will start coming out from the tube of the milk tank. When using small size cups, in order to avoid squirts of milk it is necessary to insert the anti spray cap onto the tube of the milk tank (fig. 19).

•Fill the cup with the desired quantity of foamed milk. To stop the flow of milk, turn the steam knob in a clockwise direction until closed. In order to ensure

that the milk froths correctly, always wait (between making one cappuccino and the next) until the CAPPUCCINO OK pilot light comes on.

TIP: to achieve a perfect cappuccino, the following

proportions are recommended: 1/3 coffee and 2/3 foamed milk.

•Once the last cappuccino has been prepared, before turning off the coffee maker, lift the suction tube of the tank above the level of any remaining milk (as indicated in fig. 20), let the steam come out for a few seconds, then close the knob with the tube thus extracted. FOR HYGIENIC REASONS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS OPERATION ALWAYS BE CARRIED OUT SO AS TO PREVENT THE MILK FROM STAGNATING IN THE CIRCUITS OF THE COFFEE MAKER.

•Lastly, to prevent the mild from solidifying, it is necessary to wash the milk tank immediately, as described below in the “Cleaning the milk foamer and tank” section.

ATTENTION: the first time that the machine is used, it is necessary to wash all the accessories and internal circuits as follows:

1.For the espresso boiler: make at least five coffees without using any ground coffee (following the directions given in the HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE).

2.For the steam boiler: fill it with a water measuring container, close the cap and press the CAPPUCCINO button. After 5 minutes, turn the knob and let steam come out until completely empty (this should take about 15 minutes).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn off the machine, take out the plug from the mains and let the device cool down.

CLEANING THE MILK-FOAMER

The milk foamer must be cleaned immediately after every use. Proceed as follows:

•Remove the milk tank by pressing the hook and simultaneously pulling upwards. Wash it with warm water. To facilitate the cleaning of the milk tank tube, it is possible to use the tube brush provided.

•Remove the red-coloured foamer by pressing on the clamp (A) and simultaneously pulling upwards (fig. 21). Remove the rubber mixer, wash and clean it with hot water, especially the four holes shown in figure 22 (use a needle to clean these). Make sure

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