DeLonghi BCO255, Instructions Manual

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How to prepare espresso coffee using the filter
holder for ground coffee
1. After preheating the appliance as described in the previous para-
graph, place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder Fig. 12.
Note: Use good quality, finely-ground coffee for espresso coffee machines.
IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the
ground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter is
free from ground coffee from the previous infusion.
2. To make one coffee only, place one level measure (about 7 g) of
ground coffee in the filter (fig. 13).To prepare two coffees, place
two loosely filled measures (about 6+6 g) of ground coffee in the
filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground coffee
from overflowing. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press
lightly with the presser (fig. 14).
NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to prepare
a good coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will come
out slowly and crema will be of a dark colour. If you press too
light, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be a very light
colour.
3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and
attach to the appliance. Rotate firmly (fig. 9) to avoid water
leaking out.
4. Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing with a little
hot water) under the filter holder spouts (fig. 15).You are rec-
ommended to heat the cups before making the coffee by rinsing
them with a little hot water or placing them to warm on the
top plate for at least 15-20 minutes (fig. 16).
5. Make sure the temperature OK indicator light (fig. 10) is on (if
off, wait until it comes on), then press the coffee run-off button
(fig. 11) until the required quantity is obtained.To stop run-off,
press the coffee run-off button again.
6. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holder
while the machine is dispensing coffee.
7. To eliminate the used coffee grounds, hold the filter holder
upside down and tap (fig. 17).
fig. 12
fig. 13
fig. 14
fig. 15
Coffee Maker 6
fig. 16
8. To turn the coffee machine
off, press the espresso coffee
ON/OFF button.
fig. 17