Krups XP56 Series, Manual

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Clean the various components under running water and a little gentle washing-up liquid.
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rinse and dry.
n replace the black plastic part in the metal holder, turn it to the right until the two arrows on each
component line up.
If the percolation head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid using a screw-driver, clean it and refit it,
pressing down firmly (fig.23) .
CLEANING OF THE FROTHING NOZZLE
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This accessory consists of 2 parts: one part which is the plastic support and the other which is the
metal protection cylinder.
n Before cleaning, unlock the nozzle from the articulated arm by turning it to the left (fig.16, 16.2) .
n Then slide the metal cylinder along the plastic support (fig.16.3) .
n Clean these two parts with tap water and some mild washing-up liquid (fig.17) .
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rinse and dry.
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Once the parts have been properly cleaned, put the metal cylinder back on the support.
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Make sure that you don’t damage the silicone seal which makes the nozzle watertight (fig.16.3) .
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Insert the nozzle on the articulated arm then lock to the right (fig.18.1, 18.2) .
8. DESCALING
The guarantee does not cover appliances which become faulty because the descaling operations have
not been carried out regularly.
Descale your espresso maker regularly using white vinegar or a packet of citric or sulphamic acid which
you can buy in most hardware stores.
We recommend that you use the
Krups descaling accessory, reference F054, available in krups
authorized service centres. In addition to two descaling sachets, this accessory includes a water hardness tape
tester to assess the required frequency with which your appliance should be descaled, in normal use. The
amount of scale depends on the hardness of the water but also the level of use. The frequency of descaling
given by the F054 accessory is therefore purely indicative. However, you can refer to the following table:
If in doubt, it is recommended to descale every month.
DESCALING OF THE STEAM AND COFFEE CIRCUIT
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Empty the tank and put it back in place.
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If your product is equipped with our Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge F088, please remove this
cartridge before the descaling operation.
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Fill the tank with a mixture composed of three parts water for one part white vinegar or a mixture of ½
litre of water and a packet of citric or sulphamic acid available in the shops.
n Insert the filter holder (without espresso ground coffee) into the appliance and lock it by turning it to
the right as far as it will go.
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Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the “on-off” button.
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Immediately turn the switch to the “steam” position (without stopping at the “steam preheating”
position).
n Let the mixture run through the nozzle until steam appears.
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Turn the switch back to the “stop” position
DESCALING FrEQuENCY
Ave. number
coffees per week
Soft water
(<19°th)
Hard water
(19-30°th)
Very hard water
(>30°th)
Less than 7 Once a year Every 8 months Every 6 months
From 7 to 20 Every 4 months Every 3 months Every 2 months
Over 20 Every 3 months Every 2 months Every month
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For a good result, hold the nozzle towards the bottom of the container for about 25 seconds while the
milk heats (without however touching the bottom of the container). Then, bring the container down
gradually so that the nozzle moves up towards the surface (without ever coming out of the milk)
(fig.14) .
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Once the froth has formed, turn the switch to the “stop” position (fig.15) . The appliance will now
automatically cool itself by launching 3 intermittent pumping cycles. Once this is automatic operation
is complete, you can make a coffee.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent the steam nozzle holes from being clogged, the milk foam must not
reach the black plastic upper part.
It is important to clean the steam nozzle after each use to prevent the milk from drying on the inside of
the nozzle. To do so:
n Place the steam nozzle in a container with water and repeat the milk frothing operation for 30
seconds.
ATTENTION!
The steam nozzle is still hot!
7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
n Do not wash your espresso machine accessories in the dishwasher.
CLEANING OF THE APPLIANCE
n unplug the power supply before cleaning and let the appliance cool down.
n Clean the outside of the appliance from time to time with a damp cloth. After use, the water tank must
be emptied.
n rinse inside the tank regularly.
n When a thin white layer starts to form in the tank, carry out a descaling operation (see paragraph 9
“DESCALING”).
CLEANING OF THE DRIP TRAY
The drip tray must be emptied after each time the appliance is used. Lift up slightly and remove it from
the appliance.
If multiple espressos are prepared one after the other, it should be emptied from time to time (every 7 to 8
espressos approximately) (fig.19 and 20) . The presence of water is normal and is not the sign of a leak.
If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little gentle washing-up liquid, rinse and dry.
When reassembling the components, make sure everything is in the right place.
CLEANING OF THE PERCOLATION HEAD AND FILTER HOLDER
n They must be cleaned after each use. Simply wipe a damp cloth over the percolation head (fig. 21)
and clean the filter holder under running water and use a small amount gentle washing-up liquid.
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Do not use alcohol or solvent-based cleaning products.
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For best results, you can activate the “EJECT” button several times during rinsing. We recommend that
you shake the filter holder thoroughly in order to remove all the water.
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rinse and dry.
n When not using your espresso coffee maker, do not leave the filter holder on it, in order to prevent wear
to the seal.
For more thorough cleaning, the filter holder can be dismantled:
n You can remove the black plastic part where the coffee outlets and the “EJECT” button are to be found:
turn it to the left and pull sharply
(fig. 22)
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