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4/ CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
a) Cleaning the Coffee Maker
Before cleaning the coffee maker, turn off the switch, unplug the coffee
maker and wait until it cools.
• Clean the warming plate with a damp cloth and soapy water.
• Clean the filter holder, coffee pot and filter in hot water with
washing-up liquid.
Rinse and dry the parts before putting them back.
To remove stains on the coffee pot, rub with bicarbonate of soda or
with a gentle cleaning product. For stains that are difficult to remove,
fill the pot with hot water and add two spoonful of dishwasher powder
and allow to stand for several hours. Wash the coffee pot and rinse it
well.
Do not use detergents or abrasive products to clean the coffee
maker. Do not immerse the machine body directly in water or
any other liquid.
Do not dismantle the machine yourself.
Do not repair the electric lead yourself if it has deteriorated. Call
on competent personnel.
b) Descaling the Machine
Depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use it is
possible that the pipes will block progressively depending on the lime
scale content in the water. This is noticeable when the filtering process
takes longer than normal. To prevent this, follow the procedure below:
• Fill the tank with one third vinegar and two thirds water.
• Plug in the coffee maker and start it.
• After 30 seconds turn the machine off.
• Wait for 30 minutes to let the vinegar work and then turn the
machine on again.
• Once the coffee preparation cycle has finished, turn off the coffee
maker.
• Repeat this operation two or three times depending on the amount
of scale.
• After descaling the coffee maker operate it 2 or 3 times with just
water to remove the vinegar residues.
