Cleaning And Maintenance - DeLonghi BAR 4 Owner's Instructions Manual

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released by slowly turning the steam
knob so that the residual steam can
escape.
7 Pour the coffee into cups, gently pour, or
preferably spoon the frothy milk onto the
coffee, then sprinkle on a little chocolate
powder for perfect cappuccino coffee.
8 Clear the steam tube (with the cappuccino
nozzle) of milk immediately after use, as dried
milk can be difficult to remove.
Remember: You do this by turning the
steam knob counter clockwise.
Than making care as the steam tube may be hot:
• unscrew the cappuccino nozzle by turning
gently to the left (fig. 15) and wash it carefully
in hot water.
• c lean the st eam t ub e an d re pl ac e the
cappuccino nozzle.
(from time to time, use a pin to clean the holes
in the cappuccino nozzle (fig. 16).
HINTS
Making good espresso and cappuccino is not
difficult however it does require practice. The
following tips will help you get the best results
from your machine:
• Warm the cups before filling with coffee.
• Use a dedicated espresso coffee for best
results they are now widely available from
supermarkets.
• Freshly ground coffee provides the best
flavour. To maintain flavour, fresh coffee is
best stored in an airtight container in a cool
place, even in the fridge.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• B efo re c a rry in g o ut any c lean in g o r
maintenance operations, switch the machine
off, remove the plug from the socket and
leave the machine to cool.
• Do not use solvents, detergents or abrasive
products to clean the machine. A soft damp
cloth is sufficient.
• Clean the filter-holder, filter and drip tray
regularly.
• Do not wash the machine - remember that it is
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an electrical appliance.
• Never wash components or accessories in a
dishwasher.
DESCALING
If you live in a hard-water area, minerals and
calcium found in the water will accumulate and
affect the operation of the machine.
Approximately every six months (depending on
the hardness of the water), your espresso maker
should be cleaned with vinegar as follows:
1. Before cleaning your Espresso maker, turn the
switch to OFF and remove the plug from the
wall socket.
2. Fill the carafe with vinegar and pour into the
water tank.
3. Replace the boiler cap.
4. Fit the filter and filter-holder (without any coffee).
5. Place the carafe on the drip tray.
6. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
7. Turn the switch to ON. After a few minutes,
the hot vinegar will begin to flow through the
filter-holder into the carafe.
8. Place the steam tube in a glass or mug. Open
the steam knob for a few seconds while the
vinegar flows through the filter-holder. This
will clear any milk residue from the inside of
the tube.
9. Clos e the st eam knob ( the vinegar w ill
continue to flow into the carafe).
10.When no more vinegar flows into the carafe,
turn the switch to OFF and allow the machine
to cool. Remove the filter-holder, the filter and
the carafe and rinse with hot water.
12.Repeat the last two steps using cold water in
order to remove any residual vinegar. Repeat
twice.