[. . . ] 5732141100 Quick Guide 31-05-2005 13:55 Pagina 1 Coffee Maker De'Longhi quick guide How to make perfect espresso coffee 1. Fill the water tank to the level required either by removing and filling at the sink or with a jug (do not exceed max level) 2. Place the filter with crema enhancer into the filter holder 4 Fill the filter with desired amount of coffee 5. Press the filter holder up to the coffee tamper to pack the coffee tightly 6. [. . . ] Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos 2. 16). The OK indicator light indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production. In the meantime, fill a container with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. In choosing the size of the container, bear in mind that the milk increases in volume by 2 or 3 times. NB:YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE SEMI-SKIMMED MILK AT REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE. 17), taking care not to immerse the raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by the arrow in fig. 17 Coffee Maker 6 Turn the steam knob at least a half turn anticlockwise (fig. Steam is given off by the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a creamy frothy appearance. To obtain a creamier froth, dip the cappuccino maker into the milk and rotate the container with slow movements from the bottom upwards. When the required temperature is reached, interrupt steam delivery by rotating the steam knob clockwise. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee. Your cappuccino is now ready. If desired, add sugar and sprinkle a little powdered chocolate or cinnamon on top of the froth. Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the coffees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappuccinos. IMPORTANT: to ensure hygiene, you are recommended to follow this procedure each time you make cappuccino to avoid milk stagnating in the milk circuit. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam knob (fig. With one hand, hold the cappuccino tube firmly and with the other unscrew the cappuccino maker itself by rotating clockwise and extracting downwards (fig. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle thoroughly with warm water. Replace the steam nozzle by inserting it onto the steam tube and rotating firmly towards the top of the tube. Replace the cappuccino maker by inserting it and rotating anticlockwise. fig. To interrupt the flow of hot water, close the steam knob by rotating clockwise and press the coffee button again. 22 7 Coffee Maker Cleaning and maintenance Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool down. Cleaning the filter holder About every 200 coffees, clean the filter holder of ground coffee as follows: · Remove the filter with crema enhancer · Clean the inside of the filter holder. · Remove the crema enhancer from the container by pushing it from the cap end (fig. [. . . ] · Never allow the appliance to be used by children or unfit persons. · In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn the appliance off immediately and do not touch. For repairs, please contact a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer and request the use of original replacement parts only. The lack of respect for this point may compromise the safe use of the appliance. [. . . ]