DESCALING
Your Espresso Maker should be regularly descaled. Distilled white
vinegar may be used to descale the appliance. We suggest the
following intervals:
• Normal water: every 6 months
• Hard water: every 3 months
• Very hard water: every 6 to 8 weeks
1. Remove the Filter Basket from its Holder. Fit the empty Filter
Holder into the Espresso Maker as described in the section:
BREWING ESPRESSO.
2. Fill the Glass Carafe with distilled white vinegar and pour into
Water Tank.
3. Place the empty Glass Carafe back onto the Drip Tray.
4. Turn the Function Control Knob to the
ESPRESSO position; the
Power ON Light will illuminate and the vinegar will begin to flow
through the machine. When all of the vinegar has flowed into the
Carafe, turn the Function Control Knob to the OFF position. The
Power ON Light will go off. Empty the Carafe and allow the
Espresso Maker to cool. Repeat the process if necessary.
5. To clean/descale the Steam Tube, place a heat-resistant frothing
pitcher under the Steam Nozzle. Carefully open the Function
Control Knob toward the end of the cleaning process by turning
the knob counterclockwise. Beware of hot escaping steam.
6. After descaling, flush your machine by operating 2 or 3 times
using fresh, cold water and clean all detachable parts. You can
help prevent build-up of deposits, especially in hard water areas,
by leaving your machine empty between uses.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this
appliance may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. To disconnect, turn the Function Control Knob to the OFF
position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating
appliance.
14. Scalding may occur if the Lids are removed during the
brewing cycle.
15. The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never
be used on a range top.
16. Do not set a hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface.
17. Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
18. Do not clean Carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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