Producing Hot Water - DeLonghi Icona Instructions For Use Manual

reached the ideal temperature for the production of
steam.
7. Dip the cappuccino maker into the milk a few
millimeters (fig. 17) making sure not to immerse the
raised line on the cappuccino maker (indicated by
the arrow in fig. 17). Turn the knob anti-clockwise,
(fig. 18) for at least half a turn. Steam escapes from
the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a creamy
appearance and increasing its volume. To obtain a
creamier froth, dip the cappuccino maker into the milk
and turn the container with slow movements from the
bottom upwards.
8. When the volume of the milk has doubled, dip the
cappuccino maker deep down and continue to heat
the milk. When the desired temperature (ideal value
is 60°C) and the desired milk froth have been reached,
interrupt the steam by turning the steam knob
clockwise and release the steam button.
Use the on/off button to switch the machine off (fig. 4)
(The relative on light switches off).
9. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the
previously-prepared espresso coffee. The cappuccino
is ready: add sugar at will and if desired, sprinkle a
little powdered chocolate on top of the froth.
Please Note:
make all of the coffees and then prepare the milk for
all of the cappuccinos;
been frothed, allow the boiler to cool first otherwise
the coffee will be burned.
To cool it, position a container under the filter-
holder spouts (fig. 11), press the steam button and
allow water to run out until the steam function light
switches off: then prepare the coffee.
recommended and the milk must not be frothed more
than 3 times consecutively.
Attention: the cappuccino maker must always be
washed after use to ensure hygiene.
Proceed as follows:
1. Discharge a small amount of steam for a few seconds
(see points 2,5 and 6 of the previous paragraph) by
turning the steam knob (fig. 18). By doing this, the
cappuccino maker empties any milk left inside. Switch
the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2. Use one hand to hold the cappuccino tube and the
other to release the cappuccino maker by turning it
clockwise and pulling it downwards (fig. 19).
downwards (fig. 20).
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam nozzle
thoroughly in warm water.
fig. 21 are not blocked. Clean using a pin if necessary.
upwards into the steam tube.
upwards and turning it anti-clockwise.

PRODUCING HOT WATER

1. Switch the machine on by pressing the on/off button
(fig. 4). Wait for the OK light to switch on (fig. 6).
2. Position a container under the cappuccino maker.
3. Press the coffee button (fig. 7) and turn the steam
knob anti-clockwise at the same time (fig. 18): the hot
water will escape from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt the hot water, turn the steam knob
clockwise and press the coffee button again (fig. 7).
Maximum delivery of 60 seconds is recommended.
CLEANING
Danger! Before performing any cleaning operations
of the external parts of the appliance, switch the
machine off, remove the plug from the socket and let
the machine cool down.
Cleaning and maintenance of the filter
Clean the filter-holder and ground coffee filters about every
200 coffees and if the coffee drips through the filter-holder
and does not flow completely:
indicated by the arrow on the cap itself.
pushing it from the cap end.
thoroughly using hot water and a brush (fig. 23). Check
is not the case, clean them using a pin (see fig. 24) or
when descaling.
disc pin is inserted inside the hole in the gasket as
indicated by the arrow in (fig. 25).
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