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DESCALING THE WATER SYSTEM
WARNING
– During descaling, the appliance gives off a large amount of
hot descaling solution and hot water.
Do not aspirate the vapours of any type
of descaling solution to avoid injuries to your respiratory tracts. Always ensure
good ventilation during descaling.
Ensure that the hot liquid will not be spilled to
avoid injuries and damage. The used containers could be hot as well. If required,
protect your hands. Only use descaler solutions suited for espresso machines. Any
unsuited descalers could damage your health and the metal and seals of the
machine.
During regular use, hard water can cause mineral build-up in the water system, redu-
cing the water flow and performance of the machine as well as affecting the quality
of your coffee. It is crucial to descale the machine in time. Perform a descaling pro-
cess at least, when the appliance switches to the descaling function automatically.
After approx. 15 litres of water ran though the water system, this espresso machine
issues a descaling reminder and starts the assigned descaling program automatical-
ly. For running the descaling function, your cooperation is required.
NOTE
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage to the appliance caused by
excessive build-up of scale.
We recommend the Gastroback Premium Descaler (Art.- No.: 98175), containing
special additives for preserving the metal surfaces thus maintaining high perfor-
mance of our machines. Mix 50 ml of the Gastroback Premium Descaler with up to
1000 ml of clear water. Alternatively, you may use a mixture of 10ml white vinegar
and 1000 ml water.
NOTE
The entire descaling process requires approx. 10 minutes. While the descaling
program is running, the indicators on the top line of the display are flashing quic-
kly. You can cancel the process at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button. If
the descaling function is not started within 1 minute after switching on the machine,
the appliance will exit the descaling cycle automatically and return to standby. If
required, start the descaling process manually.
CAUTION
– When the descaling function has been cancelled, after the
descaling solution has been sucked in, ensure to flush the water system before
using the machine again (see: ‘Before First Use / Flushing the Water System’).
