CORTINA BCO 250 - Coffee machine DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CORTINA BCO 250 DELONGHI

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Before carrying out any cleaning or mainte­ nance operations, always disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply by removing the plug. In case of failure or malfunction, switch off the appliance and do not attempt to effect repairs. Contact an authorized Service Centre and insist on original spare parts. Failure to obser­ ve the above points may affect the safety of the appliance. Installation must be carried out according to manufacturer's instructions. The power cable must not be replaced by the user, as this requires the use of special tools. If the power cable is damaged or needs repla­ cing, contact an authorized Service Centre. Remove the plug from the mains socket when the appliance is not in use. Do not leave the appliance switched on unnecessarily. Turn off the power switch when the appliance is not in use. Materials and articles destined for use in con­ tact with food products conform to the EEC directives 89/ 109. This appliance conforms to EEC Directive EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio disturbance.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1 Removable reservoir cap 2 Water tank cap 3 Drip coffee machine water tank cover 4 Removable drip coffee filter holder 5 Drip coffee water tank 6 Drip coffee water tube 7 Drip coffee filter holder cavity 8 ON/OFF switch and indicator light 9 Coffee dispenser switch and indicator light 10 Steam switch and indicator light 11 Drip coffee ON/OFF switch and indicator light 12 Recessed warming plate 13 Boiler outlet 14 Water level indicator 15 TSteam and hot water spout 16 Steam knob 17 Compartment for filter 18 Grid for caps 19 Removable drip tray 20 2-cup filter 21 1-cup filter 22 Crema system 23 Filter holder 24 Cappuccino nozzle (if fitted) 25 Pressing spoon (if fitted) 26 Measuring spoon 27 Carafe for drip coffee machine 28 Permanent filter (if provided)

USING THE ESPRESSO COFFEE-MAKER

Remove the packaging and take out the bag con­ taining the accessories. When the appliance is new, the following accessories must be washed with lukewarm water and detergent then rinsed thoroughly: filter cup, measure, two filters, frothy­ coffee disc. The internal circuit of the coffee-maker must then be pre-washed as follows: Filling the tank Raise the espresso coffee maker lid (2) and pour fresh water into the tank (fig. 1). For easier fil­ ling, the tank can be extracted by pulling upwards (fig. 2). Be careful to reinsert the tank, pressing it to the end. Pre-wash

Plug in at the power socket, remembering the safety instructions. Press the ON/OFF switch (8) and the delivery switch (9). The ON/OFF pilot lamp switches on (fig. 3).The pump will switch on. Wait until water begins to flow from the boiler nozzle, then press the delivery switch again. After about 2 minutes, the OK pilot lamp will light (fig. 4). This indicates that the boiler has rea­ ched the correct temperature. Press the delivery button again for 10/15 seconds, allowing water to flow from the boi­ ler nozzle (fig. 5), then switch off the delivery button. To ensure perfect pre-washing, repeat the above procedure at least five or six times. The machine is now ready for use.

Positioning the filter holder To insert the filter holder in the machine, position it under the boiler nozzle (fig. 6). Then push the filter holder upwards and at the same time rotate it towards the right.

HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT ESPRESSO

COFFEE Always use fresh water and keep the tank clean. Before making coffee, always wait for the OK pilot lamp to light; this lamp indicates that the water in the boiler has reached the correct temperature for brewing coffee. Before making coffee, heat the cups, filter hol­ der, filters and Never Fail Crema system. The accessories can be heated with hot tap water or in the following way: Insert the Never Fail Crema system into the fil­ ter holder. This device makes it possible for you to get an excellent cup of coffee, no matter what type of powdered coffee you may be using.

Warning: if you wish to use the 2-cup filter, put

the "Never Fail Crema" system with the lower projecting parts inserted in the coffee outlet holes of the filter holder cavity (fig. 7). If you wish to use the one-cup filter instead, rotate the "Never Fail Crema" system 1/4 of a turn so that the projecting parts are not inserted inside the coffee outlet holes and in this way the devi­ ce remains in the high position (fig. 8). Insert the 1- or 2-cup filter in the filter holder and attach the filter holder to the machine as explained above. Place the coffee cups beneath the filter holder. Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (8). Wait fot the OK light to come on then press the delivery switch (9) making water come out of

the boiler outlet to warm the filter holder, filter and cups. Press the delivery switch again, then remove and drain the filter holder, the filter and the cups.

We sugg est you follow this procedure (delivering hot water without coffee in the filter) after using the machine to pro­ d uce stea m. This bring s the machine

back to the opti mum tempera ture for making coffee. Top quality beans, correctly roasted and ground, will always produce the best coffee.

Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (8) and wait until the OK pilot lamp lights. A few drops of water may escape from the boiler nozzle. This is perfectly normal. Insert the Never Fail Crema system in the filter holder as explained above; then insert the 1or 2-cup filter. Place 1 or 2 measures of ground coffee in the filter (fig. 9) spreading it evenly and pressing down lightly with the tamper (fig. 10). Attach the filter holder as explained above. Place the pre-warmed cup or cups on the drip tray under the filter holder spouts. When the OK pilot lamp lights, press the delivery switch. When the desired quantity of coffee is obtai­ ned (generally 20 - 30 seconds), turn the deli­ very switch off (fig. 11). Wait a few seconds before detaching the filter holder by turning the handle from right to left. To remove the used coffee grounds, retain the filter in position using the special lever fitted to the handle (fig. 12). If you want to remove the Never Fail Crema system, turn the filter holder face-down and knock the system out. The removal of the Never Fail Crema system must be carried out when the filter is cold. If the machine is not to be used for a long time, turn it off and empty the water tank. A pre-wash should be performed, as descri­ bed above, before using it the next time.

Use a deep metal container, preferably of small diameter. Do not fill to more than 1/3rd, otherwise the milk may overflow when it boils.

Switch the machine on by pressing the "ON/OFF" switch (8). Press the steam switch (10). After about 3 minu­ tes, the OK pilot lamps (9 and10) lights to indi­ cate that the machine has reached the correct temperature for the generation of steam (fig. 13). When using the steam function, a few drops of water may escape from the nozzle: this is completely normal. However, care should be taken to avoid scalding. Immerse the steam tube deeply into the milk in order to heat it (fig. 14) and turn the steam knob gradually counterclockwise until steam is produ­ ced. Adjust the position of the knob to regulate the quantity of steam delivered by the nozzle. ower the container until the tube skims the sur­ face of milk, immersing the tube slightly from time to time for a few seconds (fig. 14). If your coffee machine is equipped with a cap­ puccino nozzle, immerse the nozzle into the milk down to the mark on the "cappuccino" nozzle (fig. 15). For a few moments, the steam will come out mixed together with a little water. In ord er to obtain drier stea m, hold the steam knob open for a few seconds.

Immediately after use, unscrew and rinse the cappuccino nozzle to remove any milk deposit (fig. 16). From time to time, use a pin to clean the holes in the cappuccino nozzle (fig. 17).

WARNING: Whenever you make

use of the steam function, first be certain that there is water in the boiler compartment. Do so in the following way:

1) Make sure that there is water inside the

2) Push the ON/OFF (8) and the coffee

emission buttons (9). The indicator light for the ON/OFF switch will turn on. The pump will begin to "load up" water. Wait until water begins to come out of the boiler tap, then turn off the coffee emission switch. Now proceed as you would for the regular use of the steam function. PRODUCING STEAM (for heating liquids, such as tea, etc.) Press the ON/OFF switch (8) and the steam switch (10). After a few minutes, the OK pilot lamp (10) lights to indicate that the machine has reached the cor­ rect temperature for the selected function (in this case, to make steam). Immerse the steam nozzle in the liquid to be hea­ ted and turn the steam control knob counter­ clockwise. Adjust the position of the knob to regulate the quantity of steam delivered by the nozzle. When the liquid is hot, completely close the steam knob and turn the ON/OFF switch off. HOT WATER (to prepare tea, etc.) Switch the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF switch (8) and wait until the OK pilot lamp lights. Place a cup or glass under the steam tube (15). Press the delivery switch (9) and, at the same time, open the steam outlet lever. Hot water will flow from the tube. As soon as the desired quantity of hot water has been obtained, close the lever and press the deli­ very switch again.

1. Before using your Drip Coffee Maker for the

first time, fill the drip coffee carafe with water to the 10-cup level, and pour into the water reser­ voir. Follow the instruction below, omitting the paper filter and coffee. This will throughly cleanse the unit prior the initial brew of coffee.

2. Always use fresh, cold tap water to brew coffee.

3. The Drip Coffee Maker brews a maximum of

10 cups. Never exceed this maximum amount as shown by the markings on the carafe.

4. Use a fine drip grind coffee - that is recom­

mended for drip coffee makers.

5. The warming plate heats up when the drip cof­

fee maker is switched ON. Avoid touching it, and never allow the power cord to come into contact with it.

6. The amount of freshly brewed coffee delivered

after the brewing process will always be sligh­ tly less than the amount of water poured into the reservoir. This is due to the absorption of some water by the ground coffee. Therefore put in a little more water to begin with. HOW TO MAKE DRIP AND/OR BAR­ LEY COFFEE

1. Remove the carafe from the recessed warming

plate. Grasp the handle, lift it up, slide the carafe straight out. Open the lid, and fill the carafe with cold water to the desired level (fig. 18).

2. Open the drip coffee reservoir cover, and

pour the water into the reservoir (5) (fig. 19). Close the lid of the carafe and place carafe on warming plate.

3. Turn the drip coffee water tube (6) to the right

4. Place paper filter into the filter holder (fig. 21)

or permanent filter (if provided). We recom­ mend 1x4 cone style filters.

5. Measure coffee into the filter, using the handy

measuring spoon provided (fig. 22). Measure slightly less than one level spoon of ground coffee for every cup of water measured into the reservoir. Personal tastes differ. Experiment with varying amounts of coffee, until the desired strength is reached.lf you are using the permanent filter and want to make coffe using a blend of barley, chicory and so on, remember to halve the amount of powder (one measuring cup every two cups of coffee) to prevent the coffee from seeping out of the filter. Replace filter holder.

6. Replace the drip coffee water tube (6) in the

7. Plug the coffee maker.

8. Push the ON/OFF drip coffee switch to the

ON position (fig. 23). The red light indicates that the machine is operating.

9. The carafe rests on a warming plate that will

keep your coffee at serving temperature. Turn switch to the OFF position if carafe is empty. During the brewing cycle, the coffee maker will create some stea m. This is normal and to be expected.

KEEPING THE COFFEE HOT

The coffee is kept warm on a warming plate which begins to heat up when the drip ON/OFF coffee switch is switched on and will keep the cof­ fee hot until the coffeemaker is switched off.

DRIP-INTRRUPTION FEATURE This special feature is for the person who can't wait for all of the coffee to be brewed, especially when making 8-10 cups. When carafe is half-fil­ led, remove the carafe and serve. Replace carafe. The flow of coffee into carafe will resume. To prevent coffee from overflowing from the filter holder during the brewing cycle, the carafe should be immediately returned to the warming­ plate after pouring.

To remove the drip coffe filter holder, press the filter holder then rotate it leftwards and lift it (fig. 24). When reassembling it, be careful to insert it correctly. To extract the Never Fail Crema system, once the filter has been removed rotate the filter hol­ der and hit it against a plane surface so the device falls out. Do not wash the machine: it is an electrical appliance

SIMULTANEOUS USE OF THE COFFEE

DESCALlNG MAKER It is advisable to de-scale the appliance every 4 - 8 months, depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use. De-scale using water and vinegar as follows: Fill the tanks with water, diluting 100 cc of vine ­ gar or descaling agent in it. Operate the machine as though making the espresso and coffee filter until the tanks has been emptied, then rinse. Repeat the operation with water only for 2-3 tanks, rinsing until there is no longer any smell of vinegar or descaling agent CAUTION: If you plan to serve coffee and espresso at the same time, make sure that you start preparing the drip coffee first, which needs a longer time for brewing. Always be present when the espresso/cappucci­ no part of the machine is in the ON position. Make sure that the machine is turned OFF imme­ diately after preparing use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any cleaning operations of the exterior parts, 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, filters, drip tray, carafe and water reservoir regularly.

Descaling with other substances may be hazar­ dous to your health. ElECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)

If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below.

WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after remo­

ving the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 1 5 Amp fuse.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol­ lowing code: Green and yellow: Earth Neutral Blue: Live Brown:

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