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Cleaning the coffee maker
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- coffee grounds container (A13),
- drip tray (A17) and condensate tray (A14),
- water tank (A9),
- coffee spouts (A12),
- pre-ground coffee funnel (A6),
- inside of the machine (accessible after opening the infuser
door (A10))
- infuser (A11)�
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to
clean the coffee maker�
With De’Longhi superautomatic coffee makers, you need
not use chemical products to clean the machine�
The descaler recommended by De’Longhi is made from
natural and completely biodegradable substances�
• None of the components can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or
coffee deposits as they could
scratch metal or plastic surfaces�
Cleaning the coffee grounds
container
When the
light flashes, the
coffee grounds container must be emptied and cleaned�
Unless you clean the grounds container, the light will continue
to flash and the appliance cannot be used to make coffee�
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (fig. 24), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to
remove all residues left on the bottom�
• Also check the condensate tray (red) and empty if
necessary�
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds�
If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the
grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the
machine�
Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray
Important!
If the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could
overflow from the edge and seep inside or around the coffee
maker� This could damage the machine, the surface it rests on
or the surrounding area�
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the
level of water it contains (fig� 25)�
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray
must be emptied and cleaned�
To remove the drip tray:
1� Remove the drip tray and the grounds container (fig� 24);
2� Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash
them;
3� Check the condensate tray and empty if necessary�
4� Replace the drip tray and grounds container�
Cleaning the inside of the coffee maker
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned
off (see “Turning off”) and unplugged from the mains power
supply� Never immerse the coffee maker in water�
1� Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of
the appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray)
is not dirty� If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a
sponge�
2� Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig� 26)�
Cleaning the water tank
Clean the water tank (A9) regularly (about once a month) with
a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid�
Cleaning the coffee spouts
1� Clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth (fig� 27)�
2� Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked�
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig�
28)�
Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel is not blocked� If necessary, remove coffee
deposits�
Cleaning the infuser
The infuser (A11) must be cleaned at least once a month�
Important!
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on�
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see “Turning
the appliance off” on page 10).
2� Remove the water tank�
3� Open the infuser door (fig� 29) on the right side�
