De'Longhi GB-5732142000 Owner's Manual

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

DESCRIPTION
(see page 3)

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

1 Cup warmer plate
2 Steam knob
3 Water level indicator
4 Power cable
5 Water tank
6 Cappuccino maker
7 Steam tube
8 ON/OFF button
9 Coffee/hot water button
10 Steam button
11 ON/OFF button indicator light
12 Preheating completed indicator light
13 Steam selected indicator light
14 Small filter for 1 cup ground coffee or pods (if present)
15 Large filter for 2 cups ground coffee
16 Coffee filter holder
17 Presser
18 Boiler outlet
19 Measure
20 Drip tray
21 Cup grid
22 Cup grid edge (certain models only)

SAFETY WARNINGS

• This appliance is designed to "make espresso coffee"
and "heat drinks". Use with care to avoid scalds
from the water and steam jets or through incorrect
use.

• Never touch hot parts.

• After removing the packaging, make sure the
product is complete. If in doubt, do not use the
appliance and contact a professionally qualified
person.

• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam,
etc.) should be kept out of reach of children as they are a
safety hazard.

• 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.

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

• Never let children or unfit persons use the appliance
without supervision.

•Never allow children to play with the appliance.

• Should the appliance break or not function correctly,
turn it off and do not tamper with it. For all repairs,
contact authorised service centres only and insist on
the use of original spare parts.
Failure to respect the above could reduce the safety
of the appliance.

• The power cable for this appliance must not be
replaced by the user as this operation requires the
use of special tools. In the event of damage, contact
an authorised service centre only to avoid all risks.

INSTALLATION

• Place the appliance on a work surface away from
taps and sinks.

• 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 electrical socket with a minimum rating of
10A only. The manufacturer declines all liability for
any accidents caused by the absence of an efficient
earth system.

• If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the
power socket, have the socket replaced with a
suitable type by a qualified electrician.

• Never install the appliance in environments where
the temperature may reach 0°C or lower (the
appliance may be damaged if the water freezes).

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HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE

FILLING THE WATER TANK

Remove the tank by pulling sideways and lifting the
intake tubes out of the water (fig. 1).
Rinse and fill with clean cold water (fig 2). Checking
the water level is facilitated by a floating ball. Replace
the tank in the housing, making sure the tubes are in
the water.
More simply, fill the tank by extracting it just enough to
pour in the water directly from a jug.

PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT

To obtain espresso coffee at the right temperature, the
coffee machine must be preheated. You are therefore
recommended to press the ON/OFF button (fig. 3) at
least 15 minutes before preparing 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 (fig. 4), push it
upwards while at the same time rotating the handle
towards the right. Rotate firmly. Wait for 15 minutes,
then make the coffee as described in the following
chapter.
Alternatively, you can preheat more rapidly by
proceeding as follows:

1.Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 3) 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. 5),
then immediately press the coffee knob (fig. 6). Run
the water off until the OK indicator light goes out,
then interrupt delivery by pressing the coffee button
again (fig. 6).

4.Empty the cup, detach the filter holder and empty out
the hot water.

(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to
be given off when removing the filter holder).

HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE USING THE
FILTER HOLDER FOR 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. 7. For appliances with two
filters, use the smallest for one coffee and the largest
for two coffees.

2.To make one coffee only, place one level measure of
ground coffee, about 7 g, in the filter (fig. 8). To
prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled
measures of ground coffee (about 6+6 g) in the filter.
Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the ground
coffee from overflowing.

IMPORTANT: to ensure correct operation, before
placing the ground coffee in the filter holder, clean the
filter of residues of ground coffee from the previous
infusion.

3.Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press lightly
with the presser (fig. 9).

NB: Correct pressing of the ground coffee is essential
to obtain a good espresso. If pressing is excessive,
coffee delivery will be slow and the froth will be
dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will be
too rapid and the froth will be skimpy and light
coloured.

4.Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter
holder and attach to the appliance. Rotate firmly

(fig. 4) to avoid water leaking out.

5.Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts
(fig. 10). 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. 27).

6.Make sure the OK indicator light (fig. 5) is on (if it is
off, wait until it comes on), then press the coffee
button (fig. 6). Once the required quantity of coffee
has been obtained, interrupt delivery by pressing the
same button again (fig. 6).

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 dispose of the used coffee, block the filter in place
using the lever incorporated in the handle then empty
the grounds by turning the filter holder upside down
and tapping (fig. 11).

9.To turn the coffee machine off, press the ON/OFF
button (fig. 3).

IMPORTANT: the first time the appliance is used, all
accessories and the internal circuits must be washed

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