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18. CLEANING
8.1 Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
- the appliance’s internal circuit;
- coffee grounds container (A10);
- drip tray (A14);
- water tank (A16);
- coffee spouts (A8);
- pre-ground coffee funnel (A4);
- infuser (A19), accessible after opening the infuser door
(A18);
- milk container (D);
- "Mix carafe" (E);
- hot water/steam connection nozzle (A9);
- touch screen (B).
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coffee machine. With De’Longhi superautomatic coffee
machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in
a dishwasher with the exception of the milk container (D)
and "Mix carafe".
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
8.2 Cleaning the machine's internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
1. performing 2-3 rinse cycles by selecting the "Rinse" func-
tion (section “8.1 Rinsing ”);
2. delivering hot water for a few seconds (section “12. Deliv-
ering hot water”).
Please note!
After cleaning, it is normal for the grounds container (A10) to
contain water.
2.1 Cleaning the coffee grounds container
When "empty grounds container" appears on the display (B),
the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The ap-
pliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A10). Even if not full, the empty grounds
container message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has
been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the
machine must never be turned off with the main switch.
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A11) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle it from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
1. Remove the drip tray
(A14) (fig. 45), empty and
clean.
2. Empty the grounds con-
tainer (A10) and clean
thoroughly to remove
all residues left on the
bottom. This can be done
using the spatula on the
brush (C5) provided.
3.
4.
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds. If this is not done,
when you make the next coffees, the grounds container may fill
up more than expected and clog the machine.
4.1 Cleaning the drip tray
Important!
The drip tray (A14) is fitted with a level indicator (A12) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (fig. 46). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A11), the drip tray must be
emptied and cleaned, otherwise the water may overflow the
edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the
surrounding area.
To remove the drip tray, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the drip tray and
the coffee grounds con-
tainer (A10) (fig. 45);
2. Empty the drip tray and
grounds container and
wash them;
3. Put the drip tray and
grounds container back
in the appliance.
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