DeLonghi ECAM20.11 Series, Manual

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4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.
14.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see “7. Turning off”) and unplugged from the mains power sup-
ply. Never immerse the coffee machine in water.
1. Check regularly (about once a week) 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).
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14.6 Cleaning the water tank
1. Clean the water tank (A9) regularly (about once a month) and
whenever you replace the water softener filter (C4, if provid-
ed) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid.
2. Remove the filter (if present) and rinse with running water.
3. Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh
water and replace the tank.
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about 100
ml of water.
14.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts
1. Clean the coffee spouts (A12) with a sponge or cloth (fig.
27).
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2. Check the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked. If nec-
essary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 28).
14.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A6) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits.
14.9 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 “7. Turn-
ing off”).
2. Remove the water tank (A9).
3. Open the infuser door (A10) (fig. 29) on the right side of
the appliance.
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PUSH
PUSH
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards and at the
same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 30);
Important!
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it could
be damaged.
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap.
6. Clean coffee residues from the support where the infuser
rests.
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7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the
internal support (fig. 31), then push the PUSH symbol
until it clicks into place.
Infuser support