Making A Cappuccino - DeLonghi Icona Instructions For Use Manual

4. Empty the cup, wait for the "OK" light to switch on
again and repeat the same operation again.
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. 8. 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.
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.
Attention: for correct use, before filling the filter 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. 10).
Pressing the ground coffee is very important to obtain
run out too fast.
holder and attach it to the machine: turning it fully
home to the right (fig. 5) to prevent water from
escaping.
5. Position the cup or cups under the filter-holder spouts
making the coffee by running them under hot water
or leaving them to pre-heat on the cup warmer for at
least 15-20 minutes or by following the rinse method
in 'using for the first time' (fig. 12).
wait for it to switch on) and press the coffee button
(fig. 7). Once the desired amount of coffee has been
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. Turn the machine off by pressing the on/off button
(fig. 4).
MAKING AN ESPRESSO USING PODS
1. Pre-heat the machine as described in the "
" chapter, making sure that 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. 8.
filter (fig. 14). Always follow the instructions of the
pod pack for correct positioning of the pod on the
filter.
4. Attach the filter-holder to the machine, turning it fully
home to the right (fig. 5).
5. Then proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous
paragraph.

MAKING A CAPPUCCINO

1. Prepare the espresso coffee as described in the
previous paragraphs, using cups that are large enough
(160ml).
2. Press the steam button (fig. 15).
grams of milk for every cappuccino to be prepared. The
milk must be at refrigerator temperature (5°C). When
choosing the container consider that the volume of
the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times.
Please Note: it is recommended to use semi-skimmed
milk at refrigerator temperature (+/- 5°C).
4. Open the steam tap for a few seconds to remove any
water present in the circuit. Close the tap.
5. Position the container with the milk under the
cappuccino maker nozzle.
6. Wait for the indicator light relative to the steam button
to switch on (fig. 16). This indicates that the boiler has
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