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11. CLEANING
11.1 Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- the appliance’s internal circuit;
- coffee grounds container (A10);
- drip tray (A12) and condensate tray (A9);
- water tank (A16);
- coffee spouts (A7);
- pre-ground coffee funnel (A4);
- infuser (A15), accessible after opening the service door
(A14);
- milk container (D);
- cappuccino maker/hot water spout (C6 - section “10.5
Cleaning the spout after use”);
- hot water/steam connection nozzle (A8);
- display (B).
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coffee machine. With De’Longhi superautomatic coffee
machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in
a dishwasher with the exception of the milk container (D).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
11.2 Cleaning the machine’s internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
- performing 2-3 rinse cycles (see section “7.1 Rinsing”);
- deliver hot water for a few seconds by pressing the
button (B7- fig. 6).
Please note!
After cleaning, it is normal for the grounds container (A10) to
contain water.
11.3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container
When “EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER” appears on the display
(B13), the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The
appliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A10). Even if not full, the empty grounds
container message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has
been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the
machine must never be turned off with the main switch (A19).
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A11) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle it from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (A12) (fig. 31), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container (A10) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
using the spatula on the brush (C5) provided.
•
Check the condensate tray (A9) and empty if necessary (fig.
32).
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.
11.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray
Important!
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The drip tray (A12) is fitted with
a level indicator (A13 - red)
showing the level of water it
contains (fig. 33). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup
tray (A11), the drip tray must be
emptied and cleaned, otherwise
the water may overflow the
edge and damage the appli-
ance, the surface it rests on or
the surrounding area.
To remove the drip tray:
1. Remove the drip tray and grounds container (fig. 31);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container (A10) and wash
them;
3. Check the condensate tray (A9 - fig. 32) and empty if
necessary;
4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.
11.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section “6. TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF”) and unplugged
from the mains power supply. Never immerse the coffee ma-
chine in water.
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1. Check regularly (about once
a week) that the inside of
the appliance (accessible
after removing the drip tray
(A12) is not dirty. If neces-
sary, remove coffee deposits
with the brush (C5) supplied
and a sponge.
