How To Prepare Espresso Coffee - DeLonghi BCO261 Owner's Instructions Manual

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HOW TO PREPARE DRIP COFFEE
PREPARING THE DRIP COFFEE
• Lift the lid and remove the water tank located on the
right (Fig. 1).
• Fill the tank with fresh and clean water to the level
marker corresponding to the number of cups of
coffee being prepared, making sure not to exceed
the MAX mark (Fig. 2).
• Replace the tank in the machine, pressing it slightly
so as to open the valve at the bottom of the tank.
The tank can alternatively be left in place and filled
using the drip coffee jug, which also has the level
markings (Fig. 3).
• Open the filter holder door by turning it to the right
(Fig. 4).
• Place the permanent filter (if suplied) or paper filter,
into the filter holder (fig. 5).
• Place the ground coffee in the filter using the
measuring spoon supplied, making sure it is
uniformly level (Fig. 6).
As a general rule, use one level measuring
spoonful of coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup of
coffee (for example, use 10 measures to make 10
cups of coffee).
• Close the filter holder door and place the jug, with
the lid on, on the hot plate.
• Select the desired flavour as described in the
paragraph "HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR of
the drip coffee"
Note: the coffee maker features the Flavour Saver
device inside the filter holder for drip coffee; this
increases the coffee brewing time and improves
extraction, giving the coffee a full and intense flavour.
• Press the DRIP COFFEE ON/OFF switch (Fig. 7).
The DRIP COFFEE ON light above the switch will
come on to indicate that the drip coffee maker is
on.
• The coffee will start to come out after a few
seconds.
It is completely normal for the appliance to release a
little steam while the coffee is percolating.
To keep the coffee hot after percolation, place the jug on the
hot plate and leave the machine on (drip coffee light on):
the coffee in the jug will be kept at the right temperature.
• To switch the machine off, press the DRIP COFFEE
ON/OFF switch.
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HOW TO SELECT THE AROMA OF THE FILTER
COFFEE
With the Flavour System , it is possible to select the
aroma of the filter coffee depending on personal taste.
By turning the aroma regulation knob of the coffee filter
(fig. 8), the coffee machine can be programmed for a
strong flavour (STRONG position) or a lighter flavour
(LIGHT position).
The Flavour System feature changes the flavour of the
coffee, more or less strong, while the true taste of the
coffee remains unchanged.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE

FILLING THE WATER TANK:
Lift the lid and remove the water tank located on the left
(Fig. 1) by pulling it upwards. Fill the tank with cold,
clean water. Replace the tank by connecting the valve
at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on
the machine.
The tank may also be filled without removing it, simply
by pouring water into it directly from a jug.
Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in
the tank and always remember to fill the tank when
theatre level goes below 2 cm.
PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE
To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the
coffee maker must be preheated. Turn the selector knob
to the position (Fig. 9) at least half an hour before
making the coffee, making sure that the filter holder is
attached to the appliance (check that the steam release
knob is closed). To attach the filter holder, place it under
the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left. Push
upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far to
the right as possible (fig. 10). To avoid leaks of water,
rotate firmly. After half an hour, make coffee following
the instructions of the next paragraph.
Alternatively, for a faster operation, proceed as
follows:
1.Turn the selector knob so that the indented line on the
selector knob points to the boiler on function
9). Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to
the machine
2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same
cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be
preheated.
3.Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig. 11)
and turn the selector knob to the espresso function
position (fig. 12). Allow water to flow until the
orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of
water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on
function (fig. 9).
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