DeLonghi DC312T Owner Manual - Page 8

Chart 2: Quantities Recommended by the Specialty Coffee Association of America N° N° MEASURING N° CUPS SPOONS* TABLESPOONS** 14 18 23 12 15 20 10 13 17 8 10 13 6 8 10 *1 measuring spoon = 0.26 oz. (7.4 gr.) **1 tablespoon = 0.20 oz. (5.7 gr.) The quantities given in the tables are indicative only and must be adjusted according to personal taste and the quality of the coffee. • Close the lid and place the glass carafe on the non-stick warming plate with the lid on (Fig. 7). Models with thermal carafe: Before placing the carafe on the plate, make sure the lid is closed, i.e. the lever is aligned with the handle of the carafe (Fig. 8) • You can enhance the flavor of your coffee by pressing the AROMA button. This feature activates a unique brewing process, releasing water into the filter basket in 30-second intervals; saturating coffee grounds a little at a time extracting the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. To activate, press the AROMA button; the light on the button will illuminate. Press the button again to turn the selection off. It is recommended to use the aroma button if not brewing a whole carafe of coffee. • Press the ON/AUTO/OFF switch (Fig. 9). The light on the switch indicates that the coffee maker is in operation and the display shows BREW. • The coffee will begin to emerge after a few seconds. It is completely normal for the appliance to release a little steam while the coffee is brewing. When brewing is finished, the appliance emits an acoustic signal. • FRESHNESS indicator lights (select models only): this feature indicates how long the coffee has been prepared. The LEDs light up one by one every 15 minutes up to 1 hour. When all the lights are illuminated the unit will remain on for an additional 1 hour. After 2 hours, the machine switches off completely. • On models with glass carafe, if you leave the ON/AUTO/OFF button depressed after brewing is finished, the non-stick warming plate will keep the coffee at the ideal temperature. • Models with thermal carafe: To pour the coffee, turn the lid to the position shown in Fig. 11. To completely remove the lid from the carafe, turn it to the position shown in Fig. 12. Important: Removing the carafe before the machine has finished producing the coffee does not interrupt the brewing process, but simply stops the flow of coffee into the carafe. If you want to pour out a little coffee before brewing is completed, do so as quickly as possible to avoid coffee overflow. PROGRAMMING THE AUTOMATIC START (AUTO) Make sure that the time is set correctly. To program the time to start coffee preparation: • Press the SET TIMER button and keep it depres- sed until you reach the desired switch-on time. • Then release the SET TIMER button. The time will flash for a few seconds. ACTIVATING THE TIMER After you have: - set the time for switch-on as described in the previous section; - prepare the machine for making coffee. Press the ON/AUTO/OFF button quickly twice (Fig. 10). The light on the switch indicates the coffee maker is in operation and the display will show AUTO. Coffee dispensing will start a few minutes after the time set; this interval allows the machine to pre-heat in order to optimize the temperature of the coffee. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any cleaning operations, switch the appliance off, unplug it from the power outlet, and let it cool down. 1. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the appliance. A soft damp cloth is sufficient. 2. Never immerse the coffee maker in water: it is an electrical appliance. 7