- It prevents malfunctioning
If the descaling procedure is not performed correctly, scale residue remains
behind in the machine. This causes scale to build up more quickly and may
cause permanent and irreparable damage to the machine.
use the correct descaling agent
Only citric acid-based descalers are suitable for descaling the SENSEO
®
machine. This type of descaler descales the appliance without damaging
it. For the correct amount, see under ‘Descaling procedure’ below. Each
descaling mixture can be used only once. After use, the descaling mixture is
no longer active.
We advise you to use the special SENSEO
®
Descaler (HD7006). Read the
instructions on the package of the descaling agent.
Never use a descaling agent based on mineral acids such as sulphuric
acid, hydrochloric acid, sulphamic acid and acetic acid (e.g. vinegar). These
descaling agents may damage your SENSEO
®
coffee machine.
Descaling procedure
1
Mix 50 grams of citric acid with 1 litre of water in a measuring jug.
Stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
2
Fill the water reservoir up to the MAX indication with the descaler
mixture. Then put the water reservoir back into the coffee machine.
Note: Not all SENSEO
®
machine types have a water reservoir with a capacity
of 1 litre. If you have a SENSEO
®
machine with a smaller water reservoir,
repeat steps 2 to 6 with the remainder of the mixture without filling the water
reservoir up to the MAX indication.
3
Press the on/off button
3
.
The machine is ready for use when the indicator light lights up continuously.
4
Place the 1-cup pod holder
q
with a used coffee pod in it in the
coffee machine. Close the lid and make sure it is properly locked.
Note: Always put a used coffee pod in the pod holder when you descale the
machine. This pod serves as a ‘filter’ to prevent the sieve or hole in the pod
holder from getting clogged with scale residue.
5
Put a bowl with a capacity of at least 1500ml under the spout to
collect the descaling mixture.
6
Press the 2-cup button
and let the machine operate. Repeat this
until the water reservoir is empty.
Never interrupt the descaling process!
7
Repeat steps 1 to 6. Replace the used pod with another used pod to
filter out the scale residue.
Note: To descale properly, you have to use 2 litres of descaling mixture.
Never descale the SENSEO
®
coffee machine with the lid open. Make sure
the lid is properly locked.
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