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DESCALING
• It is recommended to descale the machine decalcification
depending on frequency of use and water hardness,
however do so every three months at least, using a specific
descaler product available from household appliance shops
or chemists.
• Pour a solution of water and descaler product into the water
tank (12) (Fig. R) .
• Insert the filter holder (6) (without coffee) under the boiler
group (11) .
• Switch on the machine.
• Put a container under the Cappuccino Automatic (10) or
the Turbo Cappuccino (14) and another one under the filter holder.
• Push the coffee switch (3) and let water to flow from the boiler group (11) for 10-15 seconds (Fig. S) .
• Turn the knob (13) anti-clockwise, and let water to flow from
the Cappuccino Automatic (10) or the Turbo Cappuccino
(14) , for 10-15 seconds (Fig. S) .
• Turn off the coffee switch (3) .
• Let the solution work for about 15 minutes.
• Repeat this procedure until the water in the tank goes down
to the minimum level.
• Remove and rinse the tank, fill it with fresh water and
reinstall it in the machine.
• Push the coffee switch
(3)
and let water to flow freely from the boiler group and from the
Cappuccino
Automatic device (10) or the Turbo Cappuccino (14) , in order to flush out the residues of descaler
solution.
• Turn off the coffee switch (3) .
Warning : in case of heavy scaling, using a screwdri-
ver to unscrew the mounting screw of the filter plate in
the boiler group (11) , and clean off any scaling (Fig. T) .
fig. R
fig. S
fig. T