DeLonghi EC155 - Manual (Page 7)

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HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Open the water tank lid (fig. 1) and then take out
the tank by pulling upwards (fig. 2).
2. Fill the tank with fresh clean water taking care not
to exceed the MAX level (fig. 3).
Replace the tank, pressing lightly to open the valve
located on the bottom of the tank.
3. More simply, the tank can also be filled without
removing it, pouring the water directly from a jug
(fig. 1).
IMPORTANT: It is normal for there to be water in the
space under the tank. This should therefore be dried
regularly with a clean sponge.
Note: Never use the appliance without water in the
tank and always remember to top up when the level
drops about an inch from the bottom.
PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT
To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the
coffee machine must be preheated. Turn the selector
knob to the position (fig. 4) at least 15 minutes
before making the coffee, making sure the filter holder
is attached to the appliance (check that the steam knob
is closed).
To attach the filter holder, position it under the boiler
outlet with the handle towards the left (see fig. 5), push
it upwards and at the same time firmly rotate the
handle towards the right.
Wait for half an hour, then make the coffee as
described in the following chapter.
Alternatively, preheating can be achieved more rapidly
proceeding as follows:
1.Turn the appliance on by rotating the selector knob to
the position (fig. 4) and attach the filter holder to
the appliance without adding ground coffee.
2.Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup
as will be used to prepare the coffee in order to
preheat it.
3.Wait for the OK indicator light to come on (fig. 6),
then immediately rotate the selector knob to the
position (fig. 7), deliver water until the OK indicator
light goes out, then interrupt delivery by rotating the
selector knob to the position (fig. 6).
4.Empty the cup. Wait until the OK indicator light
comes on again then repeat the same operation.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THE
FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE
IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all
accessories and the internal circuits must be washed
through by making at least five coffees without using
ground coffee.
1.After preheating the appliance as described above,
place the ground coffee filter in the filter holder,
making sure the projection is correctly inserted in the
slot as shown in fig. 8.
Use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the larger
filter to make two coffees.
2.To make a single coffee only, place one level measure
of ground coffee, about 7 grams, in the filter (fig. 9).
To prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled
measures of ground coffee (about 12 grams) in the
filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground
coffee from overflowing.
IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding the
ground coffee to the filter holder, clean the filter from
residues of ground coffee from the previous infusion.
3.Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightly
with the tamper (fig. 10). Note: Correct tamping of
the ground coffee is essential to obtain a good
espresso. If tamping is excessive, coffee delivery will
be slow and the crema will be dark. If pressing is too
light, coffee delivery will be too rapid and the froth
will be sparse and light colored.
4.Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter
holder and attach the filter holder to the appliance.
Rotate firmly (fig. 5) to avoid leaks of water.
5.Place the cup or cups (ideally preheated by rinsing
with a little hot water) under the filter holder spouts
(fig. 11). You are recommended 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. 12).
6.Make sure the OK light (fig. 6) is on (if off, wait until
it comes on), then turn the knob to the position
(fig. 7) until the required quantity is obtained. To
interrupt, place the selector knob back in the position
(fig. 4).
7.To remove the filter holder, rotate the handle from
right to left.
IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the
filter holder while the appliance is delivering
coffee.
8.To eliminate the used coffee grounds, block the filter
in place using the lever incorporated in the handle
and empty the coffee by turning the filter holder
upside down and tapping (fig. 13).