DeLonghi BCO261CD Instruction Manual page 7

or light aftertaste (LIGHT position). The Flavour System
changes the strength of the aftertaste of the coffee,
while the actual taste remains the same.
"ESPRESSO" SECTION
First use
Before using the appliance to make coffee, rinse the
internal piping thoroughly, operating it as you would
to make coffee, until two tanks of water have emptied,
rinse with fresh water all the accessories; then proceed
with making coffee.
Pre-heating the coffee machine
It is advised to pre-heat the coffee machine as follows
in order to obtain an espresso coffee at the right
temperature:
1. Turn the selector knob so that the indented line
on the selector points to the boiler "ON" function
(fig. 9).
2. Attach the empty filter-holder (without coffee) to
the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet
with the handle towards the left (fig. 10). 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.
3. Place a cup under the filter-holder. Use the same
cup in which the coffee is to be served so that it can
be pre-heated.
3. Wait until the OK light comes on (fig 11) and turn
the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig 12). Allow the water to run until the OK
light switches off and then stop the flow of water by
turning the selector knob to the boiler "on" function
(fig 9).
4. Empty the cup, wait for the "OK" light to switch on
again and repeat the same operation again.
(It is normal for a small, harmless puff of steam to be
released when the filter-holder is removed).
MAKING AN ESPRESSO USING GROUND
COFFEE
1. After having pre-heated the machine as described
in the previous paragraph, in¬sert the ground
coffee filter into the filter-holder, making sure that
the projection is correctly inserted into the relative
seat as indicated in fig. 13. Use the smallest filter
for one coffee or the larger one to make two cups
of coffee.
2. To prepare one coffee, fill the filter with a level
measuring spoon of ground coffee, about 7gr. (fig.
14). If you wish to prepare two cups of coffee,
fill the filter with two less-than-level measuring
spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6 gr). Fill the
filter with small amounts at a time to prevent the
coffee spilling out.
BCO261CD
Attention: for correct use, before filling the fil-
ter with ground coffee always make sure there is
no residual coffee in the filter from the previous
infusion.
3. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it
lightly using the coffee tamper (fig. 15).
Pressing the ground coffee is very important to
obtain a good espresso. If you press too hard, the
coffee will run out slowly. If you press too lightly,
the coffee will run out too fast.
4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter-
holder and attach it to the machine: turning it fully
home to the right (fig. 10) to prevent water from
escaping.
5. Position the cup or cups under the filter-holder
spouts (fig. 16). It is recommended to warm the
cups before making the coffee by running them
under hot water or by following the rinse method in
'using for the first time'..
wait for it to switch on) and turn the selector knob
to the espresso function
desired amount of coffee has been obtained, stop
the flow of water by turning the selector to the boiler
"ON" function (fig. 9). (It is recommended not
to run the coffee for more than 45 seconds).
7. Turn the filter holder from right to left to release the
filter-holder.
Scalding hazard! To prevent sprays, do not
release the filter-holder while the machine is
dispensing coffee.
8. To remove the used coffee, lock the filter using
the lever in the grip and let the coffee fall out by
knocking the over-turned filter-holder (fig. 13).
9. To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector
the OFF position "O" (fig 18).
MAKING AN ESPRESSO USING PODS
1. Pre-heat the machine as described in the "USING
the filter-holder is attached to the machine. Hotter
coffee is obtained in this way.
Please Note: use pods that comply with the ESE
Standard: this will be indicated
on the packaging by the following
mark.
The ESE Standard is a system
accepted by the leading coffee
pod manufacturers and allows espresso coffee to
be made simply and without making a mess.
2. Place the small filter in the filter-holder, making
sure that the projection is correctly inserted into
the relative seat as indicated in fig. 13.
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OK light (fig. 9) is on (if it is off,
(fig. 12). Once the
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