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DESCALING PROCEDURE
The normal use of the machine with natural mineral water, both in bottle
and from the tap, entails the formation of limescale.
It is recommended to carry out the descaling cycle every 300 cups of
coffee (otherwise every 3-4 months) and/or when a constant decrease
of the dispensed coffee flow is noticed.
THE FREQUENCY OF THIS OPERATION DEPENDS ON THE
HARDNESS OF WATER USED.
A)
Pour
a dose of Bialetti descaling solution or equivalent (provided it is
not toxic and is suitable for coffee machines) into the water tank (4).
DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR VINEGAR-BASED SOLUTIONS
AS DESCALING AGENT.
B)
Fill the tank (4) with cold water up to the MAX level.
C)
Press the on/off button (6) to switch the machine on. Wait until the
machine is in ready mode.
D)
Make sure the machines does not contain any capsule.If needed,
open and close the lever (1).
E)
Dispense 2 cups of water (about 100 ml each). Repeat dispensing
several times, if necessary, to reach the required amount.
F)
Switch the machine off.
G)
Let the descaling agent act for aprox.ly 15-20 minutes with the
machine off.
H)
Switch the machine on and carry out again the operations described
in point
E)
.
I)
Switch the machine off against for approx.ly 5 minutes.
J)
Repeat the operation described in point
E)
until the tank is completely
empty.
K)
Remove the tank (4) and rinse it thoroughly with clean cold water.
L)
Fill the tank (4) with clean water up to the “MAX” level and insert
it in its seat.
M)
Dispense water until the tank (4) is completely empty.
N)
Repeat the steps described in points
L)
and
M)
.
8. Maintenance
