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Descaling Cycle for both the Coffee
and Steam Thermoblocks
Scale is a surface build up of minerals that
naturally occur over time in all appliances
that are involved with the heating of water.
Therefore the espresso machine will require
occasional descaling. It is recommended
that the espresso machine is descaled every
4-6 months; this will vary depending on the
frequency of use and water hardness.
1. Remove the water reservoir and rinse
clean. Fill with fresh cold water and
replace the reservoir.
2. Using a screwdriver unscrew the filter/
shower screen from the underside of the
group head and clean under running water.
3. Replace the filter/shower screen and
screw in position.
4. Place a large container under the group
head and also position the steam wand so
water from both the group head and the
steam wand will fall into the container.
5. Turn the steam dial to the ON position.
Important:
The hot water dial must be closed
during descaling.
6. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC
power outlet and switch the power ON.
Note:
DO NOT press the POWER button on
the espresso machine. Therefore no lights
will be illuminated on the espresso machine.
7. PRESS and HOLD DOWN both the 1
CUP and CAPSULE buttons. Then briefly
PRESS and RELEASE the POWER button
and then release both the 1 CUP and
CAPSULE buttons. The lights on the
control panel will start to chase from left
to right.
One of two things will happen;
a) If the espresso machine has been
recently used, the temperature of the
steam thermoblock may need to be
cooled before the descaling cycle can
start and so water will flow through the
steam wand until the steam thermoblock
has cooled to the appropriate
temperature.
b) OR if the espresso machine starts to beep
and the 1 CUP LED is flashing it means
it is ready to start the descaling cycle
and you should continue to step 8.
8. Use one of the following;
a) Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling
Tablets (EM0010). Fill the water reservoir
with 3 litres of warm water and place 3
descaling tablets into the reservoir. Once
the tablets have dissolved replace the
reservoir into position in the machine.
b) Sunbeam Liquid Descaler. Fill the water
reservoir with approximately 3 litres of
water, add 2 capfuls of the Sunbeam
Liquid Descaler and replace the reservoir
into position in the machine.
c) Vinegar Solution. Fill the water reservoir
with approximately 3 litres of water, add
6 tablespoons of vinegar and replace the
reservoir into position in the machine.
Important:
Ensure the STEAM dial is still in
the ON position.
9. Activate the descaling cycle by pressing
the flashing 1 CUP button once.
10. The pumps for both STEAM and
ESPRESSO will start to pump through
the descaling solution for approximately
15 seconds.
11. Both pumps will stop and wait for
approximately 1 minute to allow the
descaling solution to take effect.
