DeLonghi BCO 420
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1. Symbols used in the present instructions Important warnings carry these symbols It is vitally important to observe these warnings Aime Failure to observe this warning can be the cause of lesions from electric shock which may endanger life A Caution Failure to observe this warning can be the cause of lesions or of damage to the appliance A Danger of scalding Failure to observe this warning can be the cause of scalds or burns Ci Take note This symbol highlights advice or information important for the user Important safety warnings AN imen As the appliance uses electric current the possibility of electric shocks cannot be excluded Therefore please pay attention to the following safety warnings e Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet e Do not touch the plug with wet hands e Ensure that the electric socket used is always freely acces sible so that the plug can be easily disconnected when necessary e Ifyou wish to remove the plug from the socket hold the plug itself Never pull the electric cable as this may dama ge it e To disconnect the appliance completely remove the plug from the electric socket e Ifthe appliance breaks down do not attempt to repair it Switch off the appliance remove the plug from the socket and contact Technical Assistance Ifthe plug or supply cable are damaged then in order to avoid any possible risks have them replaced solely by De Longhi2. YELLOW EARTH ie BLUE NEUTRAL J BROWN LIVE Brown to Blue to i live neutral Cord Clamp As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol orcoloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red When wiring the plug ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets or if you are in doubt consult a qualified electrician Should the mains lead ever require replacement it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size After replacement of a fuse in the plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug Always state this
3. a little hot wa ter 6 Check that the OK light fig 15 is on if it is off wait until it comes on and turn the selector knob to position a fig 16 Once you have obtained the quantity of coffee you want stop the process by rotating the selector knob to position w fig 12 It is advisable not to dispense coffee for more than 45 seconds 7 To detach the filter holder rotate the hand grip from right to left A Danger of scalding To avoid splashing never detach the filter holder while the machine is dispensing 8 To dispose of used coffee hold the filter fast while pres sing it with the appropriate lever incorporated into the hand grip Then turn out the grounds by turning the filter holder over and rapping it sharply fig 20 9 To switch off the coffee machine turn the selector knob to position O Preparation of espresso using pods 1 Carry out the preheating process as described in the para graph PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE ensuring that the filter holder is left attached to the machine By doing this you will obtain hotter coffee 17 g Take note Use pods which conform to the ESE standard This is will EN be printed on the packet with the following trademark The ESE standard is a system accepted by the major pod manufacturers It allows you to pre pare an espresso coffee in a clean and simple way 2 Insert the small filter into the filter holder ensuring that the pin is correctly
4. boi ler nozzle while performing this operation Then position the receptacle containing the milk under the milk frother itself 7 Immerse the milk frother into the milk to the depth of a few millimetres fig 24 Rotate the steam knob at least half a turn in an anti clockwise direction fig 25 The steam will emit from the milk frother giving the milk a Production of hot water Cleaning ay creamy appearance and increasing its volume To obtain creamier foam immerse the milk frother in the milk and move the container slowly upwards 8 When the volume of the milk has doubled immerse the milk frother fully and continue to heat the milk When the required temperature is reached ideally 60 together with the right density of cream cut off the steam supply by turning the steam knob in a clockwise direction until it stops and rotating the selector to position w To turn off the machine turn the selector knob to position e O 9 Pour the emulsified milk into the cups containing the pre viously prepared espresso coffee The cappuccino is now ready Add sugar to taste and if desired sprinkle a little chocolate powder on the froth g Take note If you want to prepare more than one cappuccino make all the espresso coffees together in advance and only then prepare the whipped cream for all the cappuccinos If you want to prepare some more coffee after whipping up the milk wait until the boiler cools down because otherw
5. inserted into the proper slot as indica ted in fig 13 3 Insert the pod centring it as far as possible over the filter fig 21 Always follow the instructions on the packet of pods for correct positioning of the pod on the filter 4 Attach the filter holder to the machine making sure you rotate it fully fig 14 5 Proceed as in points 5 6 and 7 of the previous paragraph To make cappuccino 1 Prepare espresso coffee as describe in the preceding para graphs using sufficiently large cups 2 Turn the selector knob to position amp fig 22 the relative light will come on 3 Meanwhile fill a receptacle with about 100 grams of milk for every cappuccino that you want to prepare The milk should be cold from the fridge not hot When choosing a receptacle take note of the fact that the volume of the milk will increase 2 or 3 times g Take note You are advised to use semi skimmed milk at fridge tempe rature 4 Posizionare il recipiente con il latte sotto il cappucci4 Position the receptacle with the milk under the milk frother 5 Wait until the OK light comes on This indicates that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam pro duction It is quite normal that in reaching the ideal tem perature there should be some small emissions of water and steam into the drip tray N 6 Extract the milk frother by pulling it forward and rotating it to the left fig 23 Be careful not to touch the hot
6. the filter holder door and place the jug with cover in place onto the hot plate Press the 1 _ switch The light on the switch itself indicates that the filter coffee maker is in operation The coffee will begin to come out after a few seconds It is perfectly normal for the appliance to emit steam while the coffee is percolating To keep the coffee hot after the percolation process has fini shed place the jug on the hot plate and leave the machine turned on with the filter coffee light on the coffee in the jug will be kept at the right temperature To turn off the machine press the 1 _ switch Preparation of espresso coffee Ci Take note Before using for the first time all the accessories should be wa shed and all the internal pipes of the appliance should be well rinsed Proceed as if making coffee repeating until two tanks of water have been emptied out The coffee can then be prepared in the normal way 16 Water softening filter only in certain models Certain models are equipped with a water softening filter To install proceed as follows 1 Remove the filter from the packaging 2 Rotate the calendar disc see fig 8 to reveal the next two months of use g Take note The filter will last the equivalent of two months if the appliance is used normally If on the other hand the machine is left unu sed with the filter installed it will last for the equivalent of 3 weeks at maximum 3
7. 18 The quantity of ground coffee is insufficient ncrease the quantity of ground coffee The coffee is too coarsely ground Only use ground coffee for espresso coffee machines The ground coffee is not the correct type Change the type of ground coffee The consistency of the coffee is thick and dark it emerges slowly from the spout The ground coffee has been tamped too firmly Tamp the coffee less firmly fig 18 Too much ground coffee has been used Reduce the quantity of ground coffee The nozzle of the espresso boiler is clogged up Carry out a cleaning operation as described in the chapter Cleaning the espresso boiler nozzle The filter is blocked The ground coffee is too fine or is damp Carry out a cleaning operation as outlined in the paragraph Cleaning the filter Only use ground coffee for espresso coffee machines and ensure it is not damp The ground coffee is not the correct type Change the type of ground coffee powder 20 Troubleshooting Electrical connection ag Problem Possible causes Solution EN The milk does not froth when making a The milk is not cold enough Always use milk at fridge temperature cappuccino The milk frother is dirty Clean the small holes in the milk frother very carefully particularly those indicated in fig 27 The filter or espresso coffee has an acidic Insufficient rinsing after the de scaling oper
8. Rinse the filter with at least 0 5 L of running water fig 9 4 Immerge the filter completely in a basin of water tipping it to allow any air bubbles to escape fig 10 5 Fill the water tank insert the filter in its proper slot fig 11 and push it firmly down Pre heating the coffee machine To obtain an espresso coffee at the right temperature you are advised to pre heat the machine in the following way 1 Switch on the machine by turning the selector knob into the w position the relative light will come on fig 12 Attach the filter holder complete with filter to the machine fig 14 without filling it with ground coffee Ensure that the pin is correctly inserted in its proper slot as indicated in fig 13 Use the smaller filter if you want to make one cup of coffee or the larger filter if you wish to make two 2 Position a cup under the filter holder Use the same cup in which you intend to make the coffee so that it will pre warm 3 Wait for the OK light to come on fig 15 and then imme diately turn the selector knob to position Feifig 16 Let the water come out until the OK light goes off then stop it by turning the selector knob to position w fig 12 and empty the cup Itis normal for a small harmless puff of steam to escape while the filter holder is being detached Preparation of espresso with ground coffee 1 First pre heat the machine and the filter holder as descri bed in the previou
9. Technical Assistance A Caution Keep all packaging material plastic bags expanded polystyre ne out of the reach of children A Caution The appliance should not be used by people including chil dren with limited psychological physical sensory capacity 14 Safety Warnings y g T or with insufficient expertise or knowledge unless they are carefully supervised and instructed by a responsible person Children should be supervised and not allowed to play with the appliance A Danger of scalding This appliance produces hot water and when in use can form steam vapour Take care not to come into contact with jets of hot water or steam Use in conformity with purpose This appliance is designed for the preparation of coffee and for heating beverages The appliance is intended solely for domestic use It is not me ant to be used in e rooms used as kitchens by the staff of shops offices and other work places e farmhouse holiday accommodation e hotels motels and other places offering hospitality room lets Any use other than that intended shall be considered improper and therefore dangerous The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries resulting from improper use of the appliance Instructions for use Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Failure to respect these instructions can be the source of lesions and of damage to the appliance The manufacturer is not responsible for a
10. al supply corresponds to that given on the data plate attached to the bottom of the appliance Only connect the appliance to a properly installed electrical socket which has a minimum yield of 10A and is fitted with an efficient earth If there is incompatibility between the plug and the socket the plug should be exchanged for a suitable type and only by a professional person Description A Cover for espresso coffee water tank EN B Espresso coffee water tank C Water softening filter for espresso coffee water tank NN lt Pe SST STAY POVOZSTO AWM T THO MS only certain models Extraction handle for antichlor filter Antichlor filter support Antichlor filter Filter holder for filter coffee Permanent filter only certain models Opening handle Water filling compartment Hot plate for filter coffee Jug for filter coffee Cup tray for espresso coffee Drip tray Two cup espresso coffee filter One cup or single pod espresso coffee filter Espresso coffee filter holder Coffee measuring spoon with tamper Milk frother OK light for espresso or steam coffee Selection knob for espresso or steam coffee On off switch for filter coffee Power light for filter coffee Selection light for steam function Power light for espresso coffee Selection light for espresso function Steam knob for cappuccino Technical Data Voltage 220 240V 50 60Hz Capacity 1750W Dimensions Ix hx p 372 x 323 x 262 0 370 mm Espresso pump pres
11. ation Rinse the appliance as described in the chapter De scaling of the filter section or De scaling of the flavour ibe espresso section i e coffee maker filter needs de scalin arry out the de scaling procedure as described in e time taken to percolate the filter cof The coffee maker filter needs de scaling Carry out the de scaling procedure as described fee is getting longer the paragraph De scaling of the filter coffee section Electrical connection UK only Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B S 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug following the procedure outlined below Note Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply socket with the obvious consequent danger N B We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use IMPORTANT the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow to Earth GREEN AND
12. colour when ordering a replacement fuse cover Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B S 1362 should be fitted This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the suppression of radio interference Warning this appliance must be earthed 21
13. e is not carried out regularly Other cleaning operations 1 Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the machine A soft wet cloth is sufficient 2 Clean the filter holder cup regularly as well as the filters the drip tray and the water tank To empty the drip tray remove the cup stand grill eliminate any water and cle an the tray with a cloth then re assemble the drip tray LN vanger During the cleaning operation never immerse the machine in water It is an electrical appliance De scaling of the espresso coffee section It is advisable to de scale the machine after about every 200 cups of coffee The use of De Longhi de scaler is recommended available from shops Follow the procedure below 1 Fill the tank with the de scaling solution made by dilu ting the de scaler with water according to the instruc tions on the packaging 2 Switch on the machine by turning the selector knob to position w and wait for the OK light to come on 19 Cleaning pesca inig a 3 Ensure that the filter holder is not engaged and position a receptacle under the nozzle of the machine 4 Turn the selector knob to 5 and allow about 1 4 of the solution in the tank to flow out Turn the steam knob from time to time and let some of the solution escape through the tube of the milk frother Then stop turning the selec tor knob to w and leave the solution to act for about 5 minutes 5 Repeat point 4 another 3 times
14. ean out the holes of the filter holder nozzles The nozzle of the espresso boiler is clogged up Carry out a cleaning procedure as described in the paragraph Cleaning the boiler nozzle The espresso coffee drips from the edge of the filter holder instead of through the holes The filter holder has not been inserted properly Connect the filter holder correctly and turn it forcibly downwards The washer on the espresso boiler has lost its elasticity Obtain a replacement for the espresso boiler washer from your Service Centre The holes in the filter holder nozzles are blocked Clean the holes of the nozzles The espresso coffee is cold The OK light for espresso is not on when one presses the coffee supply switch Wait for the OK light to come on The pre warming operation has not been done Carry out the pre warming procedure as indicated in the paragraph The cups have not been pre warmed re warm the cups with some hot water or leave hem for at least 20 minutes on the cup warming shelf on the cover High noise level from the pump The water tank is empty ill the tank The tank is not inserted properly and the valve on its base is not open ress the tank lightly so as to open up the valve on its base The consistency of the coffee is thin and pale it emerges rapidly from the spout The ground coffee is insufficiently tamped Tamp down the ground coffee a bit harder fig
15. ise the coffee will come out burnt To cool down the boiler put a container under the boiler nozzle turn the selector knob to A fig 16 let the wa ter escape until the OK light goes out turn the selector knob back to w and prepare the coffee as described in the preceding paragraphs You are advised not to let the steam come out for more than 60 seconds and not to froth up the milk more than 3 times consecutively A Caution For reasons of hygiene you are recommended to always clean the milk frother after use Proceed in the following manner 1 Allow a little steam to escape for a few seconds see points 2 5 and 6 of the preceding paragraph by turning the steam knob fig 25 In this way the milk frother will flush out milk that may have remained inside it Turn off the appliance by pressing the on off button 2 Grip the tube of the milk frother firmly with one hand and with the other release the milk frother itself by tur ning it in a clockwise direction and unscrewing it down wards fig 26 3 Remove the steam nozzle from the supply tube by pulling it downwards 4 Wash the milk frother and the steam nozzle thoroughly in warm water 18 5 Check that the two holes indicated by arrows in fig 27 are not blocked If necessary clean them out with a pin 6 Replace the steam nozzle pushing it upwards quite force fully into the steam tube 7 Re mount the milk frother by screwing it upwards in an a
16. nti clockwise direction Production of hot water 1 Switch on the machine by turning the selector knob to po sition the relative light will come on fig 12 Wait until the OK light shows fig 15 2 Position a receptacle under the milk frother 3 When the OK light comes on position the selec tor knob at 7 fig 16 simultaneously turning the steam knob in an anti clockwise direction fig 25 hot water will come out of the milk frother 4 To stop the flow of hot water turn the steam knob in a clockwise direction and turn the selector knob to w fig 12 A maximum output of 60 seconds is advisable Cleaning Lounger During the cleaning operation never immerse the machi ne in water It is an electrical appliance Before carrying out any cleaning of the external parts of the appliance switch off the machine remove the plug from the power socket and let the machine cool down Cleaning and maintenance of the espresso coffee fil ters After every 300 coffees or when the coffee comes out of the filter holder in drops or fails to come out completely clean the filter holder and the filters in the following manner Remove the filter from the filter holder Undo the top of the filter fig 28 unscrewing it in the direction indicated on the top itself Remove the frothing device from the container by pu shing it off the top part Take out the washer Rinse all the components and clean the metal filter tho ro
17. ny damage resulting from a failure to respect these instructions for use g Take note Keep these instructions carefully If this appliance is ever pas sed on to other persons ensure that they are also given these instructions for use Checking the item After removing the packaging check that the appliance is intact and complete with all its accessories Do not use the appliance if it is obviously damaged Contact your Authorized Technical Assistance Installation of the appliance A Caution When installing the appliance the following safety instruc tions must be observed e The appliance emits heat into the surrounding envi Safety Warnings Description E ronment After positioning the appliance on the work surface check that there is a free space of at least 3 cm between the surfaces of the appliance both to the sides and the rear and a space of at least 25 cm above the cof fee machine Any penetration of water into the machine can cause da mage Do not position the appliance near taps or wash basins The appliance may be damaged if the water inside it is allowed to freeze Do not install the appliance in a room where the tempera ture is liable to drop below freezing Position the power cable in such a way that it is not liable to be damaged by sharp edges or by contact with hot sur faces for example electric plates Connection of the appliance A Caution Ensure that the voltage of the electric
18. s paragraph Use the smaller filter if you want to make one cup of coffee or the larger filter if you wish to make two 2 Ifyou only want to make one cup of coffee fill the filter with a level measure of ground coffee about 7gr fig Preparation of espresso coffee and Cappuccino pay 17 If on the other hand you wish to make two coffees fill the filter with two scant measures of ground coffee about 6 6 gr Fill the filter with small quantities at a time to avoid spillage of the ground coffee A Caution To guarantee correct functioning before refilling the filter with ground coffee ensure that it is free of any coffee powder resi due from the previous infusion 3 Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it down lightly with the tamper fig 18 The way in which the ground coffee is pressed down is a very important fac tor in obtaining a good espresso If you press too firmly the coffee will come out slowly and have a thick dark coloured consistency On the other hand if you press too lightly the coffee will come out too fast and will have a thin light coloured consistency 4 Remove any excess coffee from the edge of the filter holder and attach the latter to the machine Rotate the hand grip firmly to the right fig 14 to avoid any water leakage 5 Position the cup or cups under the nozzles of the filter holder fig 19 It is advisable to warm the cups before making the coffee by rinsing them with
19. st using water at least three times 3 full tanks of water isposal Information regarding the correct disposal of the product as decreed by European Directive 2002 96 mu EC When the product reaches the end of its useful life it must not be disposed of together with household refuse It can be taken to an appropriate recycling centre provided by the local authorities or to one of the authorized dealers who provide such a service Separate disposal of electrical goods helps avoid negative consequences for health and for the environment which can result from improper disposal In addition it allows the materials of which the item is composed to be retrieved thus achieving an important saving of energy and resources In order to emphasize the obligation to dispose of electrical Disposal pounce CE the appliance conforms to the following EC directives e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 CE and successive amendments e Directive EMC 2004 108 CE and successive amendments e Materials and objects intended to come into contact with food products conform to the prescriptions of European items separately the product carries the symbol of a rubbish Regulation 935 2004 skip with a cross through it Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution The espresso coffee no longer comes out Lack of water in the tank Re fill the water tank The holes in the filter holder where the coffee emerges have become blocked Cl
20. sure 15 bar Espresso boiler Stainless steel Espresso tank capacity 1 2L Filter coffee tank capacity 1 4L Length of power cable 1 2m Weight BC0420 7 15 kg BC0410 6 kg 15 Preparation of filter and espresso coffee ay Antichlor filter only in certain models The filter eliminates the taste of chlorine in the water To install the filter proceed as follows Release the container from its slot by pulling it upwards fig 1 Remove the antichlor filter from the plastic sachet and rinse it under a running tap fig 2 Open the container and carefully put the filter in place as shown in fig 2 Close the container fig 2 and reposition it in its slot pushing it firmly downwards The antichlor filter should be replaced after 80 cycles and at least after every 6 months of operation Preparation of filter coffee Open the filter holder door rotating it towards the right fig 3 Fill the jug to the level indicator relative to number of cups of coffee you wish to prepare taking care not to exceed the MAX level fig 4 Pour the water into the water fill compartment fig 5 Position the permanent filter if applicable or the paper filter in the filter holder fig 6 Put the ground coffee in the filter using the measuring cup supplied and level it off evenly fig 7 As a general rule use a level measure of coffee approx 7 grams for every cup of coffee required for example 10 measures to obtain 10 cups Close
21. ughly with hot water scrubbing it with a brush fig 29 Check that the small holes in the filter are no blocked and if necessary clean them out with a pin see fig 30 Replace the filter and the washer on the plastic disc as shown in fig 31 Take care to insert the pin of the plastic disc into the hole of the washer indicated by the arrow in fig 31 Reinstall this assembly in the steel filter container fig 32 making sure that the pin is inserted into the hole of the support itself see the arrow in fig 32 e Finally screw up the top The guarantee will not be valid if the cleaning procedure de scribed above is not carried out regularly Cleaning of the boiler nozzle After about every 300 coffees the boiler nozzle should be clea ned in the following manner Ensure that the coffee machine is not hot and that the plug is disconnected e Using a screwdriver undo the screws holding the nozzle of the espresso boiler fig 33 e Remove the boiler nozzle e Clean the boiler with a wet cloth fig 33 e Wash the nozzle thoroughly in hot water scrubbing it with a brush Check that the small holes are not blocked and if necessary clean them out with a pin fig 30 e Rinse the nozzle under the tap continuing to scrub it Re mount the boiler nozzle taking care to position it cor rectly on the washer The guarantee will not be valid if the cleaning procedure de scribed abov
22. until the tank has been emptied completely 6 To eliminate the remains of the solution and the scale rinse out the tank thoroughly and then refill it with clean water without de scaler 7 Turn the selector knob to A fig 16 and let the water flow out until the tank is completely empty 8 Repeat operations 6 and 7 once more Repairs to the machine due to problems with scale will not be covered by the guarantee if the de scaling procedure described above is not carried out regularly De scaling of the filter coffee section With time the limestone content of the water can cause ob structions which may effect the correct functioning of the ap pliance It is advisable to carry out de scaling of the machine after about every 40 uses For this de scaling procedure use an appropriate de scaler for filter coffee machines available in the shops If such a product is not obtainable the operation can be carried out in the following way 1 Pour 4 cupfuls of water into the jug 2 Dissolve 2 spoonfuls about 30 grams of citric acid in the water available at a chemists or grocer s 3 Put the jug on the hot plate 4 Pressthe q _ switch percolate the equivalent of a cupful and then switch off the appliance 5 Leave the solution to act for 15 minutes Repeat opera tions 4 and 5 another time 6 Switch on the machine and continue production until the tank is completely empty 7 Rinse out by running the appliance ju
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