Delonghi BCO 120 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual thoroughly before installing and
using the appliance.
This is the only way to ensure best results and
maximum safety for the user.

DESCRIPTION

(see figure on fig. 3)

The terminology below will be used repeatedly on the
following pages.

1. Power cable

2. Steam tube

3. Spray hood

4. Drip tray

5. Boiler filter disk for espresso coffee

6. Warming plate

7. ON/OFF switch for espresso coffee and

cappuccino

8. ON/OFF switch for drip coffee

9. ON light for drip coffee

10.ON light for espresso coffee and cappuccino

11.Small jug for espresso coffee

12.Two cup adapter for espresso coffee

13.Measure

14.Filter holder for espresso coffee

15.Filter for espresso coffee

16.Filter holder for drip coffee

17.Large jug for drip coffee

18.“Vario System” flavour selector for espresso coffee

19."Flavour System" flavour selector for drip coffee

20.Water tank for drip coffee (removable)

21.Water tank lid

22.Boiler for espresso coffee

23.Boiler cap

24.Steam knob

25.Flavor savor

26.Filter for drip coffee

SAFETY WARNINGS

• This appliance is designed to make coffee or heat
drinks. Be careful to avoid being scalded by sprays
of water or steam or due to improper use of the
appliance.

• This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Any other use is considered improper and thus
dangerous.

• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage caused through incorrect, wrong or
unreasonable use.

•When using the appliance, do not touch hot
surfaces. Use the knobs or handles.

• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands
or feet.

• Do not allow children or unfit persons to use the
appliance unsupervised.

•Young children should be supervised to ensure they
do not play with the appliance.

• In the event of failure or malfunction, unplug the
appliance from the mains.

For repairs, contact an authorized Service Centre only
and request original spare parts. Failure to respect the
above could reduce the safety of the appliance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF
THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product
must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority
differentiated waste collection centre or to a
dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance
separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and
health deriving from inappropriate

disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in
energy and resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of
household appliances separately, the product is marked with
a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

INSTALLATION

• After removing the packaging, make sure the product is

complete. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and
contact a qualified professional.

• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam,

etc.) should be kept out of reach of children as they are
a safety hazard.

• Place the appliance on a work surface far away from

water taps, basins and sources of heat.

• After positioning the appliance on the work top, leave a

space of at least 5 cm between the surfaces of the
appliance and the side and rear walls and at least 20
cm above the coffee maker.

• Never install the appliance in environments where the

temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the appliance
may be damaged if the water freezes).

• Check that the voltage of the mains power supply

corresponds to the value indicated on the appliance
rating plate. Connect the appliance to an efficiently
earthed socket with a minimum current rating of 10A
only. The manufacturer may not be considered liable for
possible incidents caused by the failure to adequately
earth the mains.

• If the power socket does not match the plug on the

appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable type
by a qualified professional.

• The power cable on this appliance must not be replaced

by the user as this operation requires the use of special
tools. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing,
contact an authorised service centre only to avoid all
risks.

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HOW TO PREPARE DRIP COFFEE

• Lift the cover and remove the water tank (fig. 1).

• Fill the tank with cold clean water up to the level
corresponding to the number of cups of coffee you
want to make (fig. 2). You can leave the tank in the
appliance and fill using the drip coffee jug marked
with the levels (fig. 3).

• Replace the tank in the appliance and press gently.

• Open the filter holder by rotating towards the right
(fig. 4) and pulling by the handle.

• Position the filter in the filter holder (fig. 5).

• Place the ground coffee in the filter using the
measure supplied and level evenly (Fig. 6).
As a general rule, use one level measure of ground
coffee (about 7 grams) for each cup (for example
10 measures for 10 cups).
The quantity of ground coffee used may, however,
be varied according to personal taste.
Use good quality medium ground coffee for drip
coffee machines.

• Close the filter holder and place the jug on the
warming plate with the lid on.

• Choose the desired flavour as indicated in the
paragraph "HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR OF
DRIP COFFEE".

•Press the ON/OFF switch for drip coffee (fig. 7).
The light (9) above the switch comes on.

• Delivery of coffee will start after a few seconds. It is
completely normal for the appliance to release a
little steam while the coffee is percolating.

• If you leave the ON/OFF switch for drip coffee
pressed after percolation has finished with the jug
on the warming plate, the coffee will be kept at the
ideal temperature.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE FLAVOUR OF THE
DRIP COFFEE

By turning the Flavour System knob (fig. 8), the coffee
machine can be set to make coffee with a strong
(STRONG position) or light (LIGHT position) aftertaste.
The Flavour System changes the strength of the
aftertaste of the coffee, while the actual taste remains
the same.

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE

1. Unscrew the boiler cap by turning it anticlockwise.

2. Fill the small jug for espresso coffee with the
quantity of water (fig. 9) corresponding to the
number of cups you want to make and using the
levels marked on the WATER LEVEL side of the jug
itself (see table at the end of the text).

3. Pour the water into the boiler (fig. 10).

4. Close the boiler cap by turning it firmly clockwise.

5. Place the filter for espresso coffee into the filter
holder (fig. 11).

6. Fill the filter with ground coffee, respecting the
quantities given in the table at the end of the text
and distribute evenly without pressing down (fig.

12). It is important to use top quality medium
ground coffee to avoid blocking the filter while
coffee is being delivered.

7. Remove excess coffee from the edge of the filter
(fig. 13).

8. To attach the filter holder, position it under the
boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig.

14), push it upwards and at the same time rotate
the handle firmly towards the right. Always rotate

as far as it will go.

9. Place the small jug for espresso coffee under the
filter holder (fig. 15). Make sure the filter holder
spouts are inside the opening in the jug lid.

10.Turn the Vario System selector to the type of coffee
you want to make - LIGHT for a light coffee or
STRONG for a strong coffee (fig. 16).

11.Make sure the steam knob is closed by turning it
clockwise.

12.Press the ON/OFF switch for espresso coffee. The
light above the switch comes on to indicate that the
espresso coffee maker is operating (fig. 17).

13.After about two minutes, the espresso coffee starts
to run out from the filter holder spouts (fig. 18).

IMPORTANT: to avoid splashes, never remove the
filter holder while the appliance is delivering
coffee.

14.When the coffee no longer runs out of the filter
holder, press the ON/OFF switch for espresso
coffee to turn the coffee maker off (fig. 7).

15.Pour the coffee into the cups.

16.To eliminate the used coffee grounds, unhook the
filter holder. Block the filter using the lever
incorporated in the handle and empty the grounds
by turning the filter holder upside down and
tapping (fig. 19).

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