DeLonghi ECAM35X.15 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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18.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section “7. Turning the appliance off”) and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the coffee machine in
water.
1. Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray (A15)) is
not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a brush
and a sponge;
2. Remove all the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 19).
18.6 Cleaning the water tank
1. Clean the water tank (A17) regularly (about once a month)
and whenever you replace the water softener filter (C4) (if
provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
liquid;
2. Remove the filter (C4) (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
100ml of water.
18.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts
1. Clean the coffee spouts (A19) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 20A);
2. Check that the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
20B).
18.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A4) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits with a brush.
18.9 Cleaning the infuser
The infuser (A8) 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 section
“7. Turning the appliance off”);
2. Remove the water tank (A17);
3. Open the infuser door (A7) (fig. 21) on the right side of the
appliance;
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards and at the
same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 22);
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap;
Important!
RINSE WITH WATER ONLY
NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISH WASHER
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it
could be damaged.
6. Use a brush to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser
housing, visible through the infuser door;
7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the in-
ternal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it
clicks into place;
Please note:
If the infuser is difficult to insert, before insertion, adapt it to the
right size by pressing the two levers (fig. 23).
8. Once inserted, make sure the two coloured buttons have
snapped out;
9. Close the infuser door;
10. Put the water tank back.
19. DESCALING
Descale the appliance when the light (B5) on the touch
screen (B) flashes and only the
OK
(B15) and
ESC
icons (B14) remain on.
To descale immediately, press
OK
and follow the instruc-
tions from point 4.
To descale the appliance later, press
ESC . The light
flashes on the touch screen to remind you that the appliance
needs descaling.
Important!
• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the
descaler pack.
• You should use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable
descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may re-
sult in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
To descale the appliance, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the appliance off (standby) by pressing the
button (A23 - fig. 7) (see section “7. Turning the appliance
off”);
2. Empty the drip tray (A15) and grounds container (A11) and
put both back in the machine;
3. Press and hold the icon (B8) until the light (B5)
and the ESC and OK icons light up;
4. Empty the water tank (A17) completely and remove the
water softener filter (C4), if present;