Descaling
The Espresso Maker should be regularly descaled. Distilled white vinegar
may be used to descale this appliance. It is suggested that this unit be
descalled according to 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 the Filter Holder then “
” LOCK the
Filter Holder into place as described in the “Brewing Espresso” sec-
tion.
2. Fill the Carafe with distilled white vinegar and pour it into the Water
Tank.
3. Place the empty Carafe into position on the Drip Tray and proceed
to brew as instructed in the “Brewing Espresso” section. The heated
vinegar will flow through the machine and into the Carafe.
WARNING: DO NOT open the Boiler Cap or remove the Filter
Holder during the descaling process -- scalding may occur.
4.
WATCH AS THE CARAFE IS BEING FILLED.
Once all of the vine-
gar has flowed into the Carafe, slide the Function Control to the “
”
(STEAM) position and flip the Power Switch to “O” (OFF).
If the Frother needs descaling:
Slide the Function
Control to the “
” (STEAM) position BEFORE all of the vinegar has
flowed into the Carafe. While holding a cup beneath the Frother, turn
the Steam Control Knob counterclockwise to the maximum steam
setting for 10 – 15 seconds. Then tighten the Steam Control Knob by
turning all the way clockwise so no steam escapes the Frother. Slide
the Function Control back to the “
” (BREW) position to discard
the remaining vinegar from the machine.
CAUTION: Avoid contact with escaping steam.
5. Empty the Carafe and allow the Espresso Maker to cool completely.
Once the Espresso maker has cooled, the process may be repeated
if necessary.
6. After descaling, flush the machine by operating 2 – 3 times using
fresh, cold water and clean all detachable parts.
NOTE:
To help prevent build-up of deposits, especially in hard water
areas, leave the Espresso Maker empty between uses.
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