DeLonghi Essential Cleaning Tips for Your Coffeemaker

HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1.Open the water tank lid (fig. 1) and then take out the tank by pulling upwards (fig. 2).

2.Fill the tank with fresh clean water taking care not to exceed the MAX level (fig. 3).

Replace the tank, pressing lightly to open the valve located on the bottom of the tank.

3.More simply, the tank can also be filled without removing it, pouring the water directly from a jug

(fig. 1).

IMPORTANT: It is normal for there to be water in the space under the tank. This should therefore be dried regularly with a clean sponge.

Note: Never use the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to top up when the level drops about an inch from the bottom.

PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT

To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee machine must be preheated. Turn the selector

knob to the position (fig. 4) at least 15 minutes before making the coffee, making sure the filter holder is attached to the appliance (check that the steam knob is closed).

To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (see fig. 5), push it upwards and at the same time firmly rotate the handle towards the right.

Wait for half an hour, then make the coffee as described in the following chapter.

Alternatively, preheating can be achieved more rapidly proceeding as follows:

1.Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to

the position (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder to the appliance without adding ground coffee.

2.Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup as will be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it.

3.Wait for the OK indicator light to come on (fig. 6), then immediately rotate the selector knob to the position (fig. 7), deliver water until the OK indicator light goes out, then interrupt delivery by rotating the

selector knob to the position (fig. 6).

4.Empty the cup. Wait until the OK indicator light comes on again then repeat the same operation.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all accessories and the internal circuits must be washed through by making at least five coffees without using ground coffee.

1.After preheating the appliance as described above, place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder, making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 8.

Use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the larger filter to make two coffees.

2.To make a single coffee only, place one level measure of ground coffee, about 7 grams, in the filter (fig. 9). To prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled measures of ground coffee (about 12 grams) in the

filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground coffee from overflowing.

IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the ground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter from residues of ground coffee from the previous infusion.

3.Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the tamper (fig. 10). Note: Correct tamping of the ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. If tamping is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the crema will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will be too rapid and the froth will be sparse and light colored.

4.Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance. Rotate firmly (fig. 5) to avoid leaks of water.

5.Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing with a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts (fig. 11). You are recommended to heat the cups before making the coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water or placing them to warm on the top plate for at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 12).

6.Make sure the OK light (fig. 6) is on (if off, wait until

it comes on), then turn the knob to the position (fig. 7) until the required quantity is obtained. To interrupt, place the selector knob back in the position (fig. 4).

7.To remove the filter holder, rotate the handle from right to left.

IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the filter holder while the appliance is delivering coffee.

8.To eliminate the used coffee grounds, block the filter in place using the lever incorporated in the handle and empty the coffee by turning the filter holder upside down and tapping (fig. 13).

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