DeLonghi BAR 32 manual Preheating the Coffee Machine, HOW to Prepare Espresso Coffee

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WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in the compartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment should be dried using a clean sponge.

Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to fill the tank when theater level goes below the MIN level

PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE

To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated. Turn the selector knob so that the intended line on the

selector knob points to the boiler on function (fig.5) at least half an hour before making the coffee, making sure that the filter holder is hooked to the machine (always make sure that the steam knob is closed).

1.Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 6). Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.

2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated.

3.Wait until the orange “OK” light comes on (fig 7)

and turn the selector knob to the espresso function

position (fig. 8) Allow water to flow until the orange “OK” light goes out, then stop the flow of

water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on

function (fig 5)

4.Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE:

1.After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described in the preceding section, place the filter for coffee powder with creamer in the filter holder, making sure the tab is correctly inserted in the corresponding slot, as shown in Fig. 9.

To prepare just one cup of coffee, fill the filter with 1 even measuring spoon of ground coffee, around 7 grams (Fig. 10). To prepare two cups of coffee, on the other hand, use the filter with the creamer and fill it with two scant measuring spoons of ground coffee (around 6+6 grams). Fill the filter in small doses to avoid spilling the coffee.

Note: use high quality, finely-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers.

2.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. 11).

3.Remove any excess coffee from around the edges of the filter.

4.Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip

tray (fig 12). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder.

5.Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 7) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function

position (fig 8). Allow water to flow until the desired quantity is reached, then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on function (fig 5)

6.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.

ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the filter holder while the machine in brewing coffee. NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare a food coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come out slowly and cream will be of a dark colour. If you press to light, coffee will come out too fast and cream will be a very light color.

7.To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with the special lever that is built into the handle and let

the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter holder (Fig. 13).

8.To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position “O” (fig. 14).

ATTENTION: The first time that coffee is prepared, it is necessary to wash all of the accessories and the internal circuits of the machine, preparing at least five coffees without using the ground coffee

HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted):

•Preheat the machine as described in the ‘Preheating the Coffee Machine’ section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder gaskets is more effective.

•Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into

the filter (fig 15).

Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol:

The ESE standard is a system accepted by the leading coffee pod manufacturers, and allows espresso coffee to be prepared simply and without any mess.

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