DeLonghi EC9 UK manual

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    instr uctions Coffee Mak er EC9 EC9 UK 24-06-2004 14:58 Pagina 1[...]

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    Coffee Mak er EC9 2 Measuring spoon Filter Filter holder Nozzles Splash hood ON/OFF Switch Pilot light Drip tray Steam tube Steam knob Strength selector (depending on model) Cap with safety valve Adaptor for cups (if fitted) Carafe with lid Milk container Milk delivery tube Milk frother Milk lid Boiler outlet EC9 UK 24-06-2004 14:58 Pagina 2[...]

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    Thank you for choosing this coffee machine . T o get the v er y best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only w ay to ensure optimum r esults and maximum safety . Using for the first time Carefull y unpack the coffee mak er and remo ve all the packaging material. Befor e [...]

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    f ig. 7 Coffee Mak er EC9 4 Ho w to pr epare the espr esso coffee 1 Unscre w the water tank cap by turning it anti-clockwise. 2U sing the carafe supplied (fig. 1) pour water into the boiler (fig. 2) according to the amounts shown in the table on page 10. Do not exceed the amounts sho wn as this could cause the appliance to malfunction. While fillin[...]

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    9P osition the str ength selector according to the flav our of coffee desired, “light”, “medium” or “strong” (fig.8). 10 Press the ON/OFF s witch (fig. 9). The pilot light will light up. 11 The coffee will start to flow after appr oximatel y three minutes. T urn off the power switch after sufficient coff ee has been dis- pensed. 12 Befo[...]

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    Making Cappuccino A cappuccino is an espr esso coffee with a fr oth topping made by heating milk. 1P our the quantity of milk r equired to make the ca ppuccino cof- f ees (about 100 ml for each ca ppuccino) into the milk container (E) (fig. 13). Never exceed the MAX lev el (corresponding to about 250 mls) mark ed on the tank (fig. 14) as milk may c[...]

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    Hints Making good espr esso and cappuccino is not difficult how ev er it does requir e practice . The following tips will help you get the best r esults fr om your machine: •W arm the cups befor e filling with coffee. • Use an espresso coff ee for best r esults. •F r eshl y ground coff ee pr ovides the best fla vour . T o maintain fla vour , [...]

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    Cleaning the filter holder About ev ery 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for ground coff ee as follows: • Remov e the filter • Clean the inside of the filter holder . Never wash in a dishwash- er . • Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughl y in hot water using a brush (fig. 18). Make sure the holes in the metal fil- ter [...]

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    • Once clean, all elements must be replaced corr ectly . In particu- lar , make sur e the rubber mix er is inserted completely and that the red fr other is pushed in fully until it clicks into place . If you do not clean the tube after use, milk frothing ma y not be successful, the milk may not be suck ed up or milk may drip from the milk tube. D[...]

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    Safety W arnings • This appliance is designed to mak e coffee . T ak e care during use to a void burns caused b y spra ys of hot water or steam and av oid any impr oper use •W hen the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine’ s hot surfaces. • After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and undamaged. In case of doub[...]

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    Coffee Mak er EC9 11 2 4 4 2 4 2 2 4 W ater quantity in the carafe Coffee quantity in the filter W ater level must coincide with steam symbol on the carafe W ater level must coincide with the bottom part of the metal band To mak e 2 espressos 2 cappuccinos 4 espressos 4 cappuccinos Ta b l e EC9 UK 24-06-2004 14:58 Pagina 11[...]

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    Coffee Mak er EC9 12 Electrical requir ements Before using this a ppliance ensure that the v oltage indicated on the product cor responds with the main v oltage in your home, if you ar e in any doubt about your supply contact y our local electricity company . The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug ha ving a fuse of [...]

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    5732126800/ 07.03 EC9 UK 24-06-2004 14:58 Pagina 13[...]