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DecalciFYing
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner func-
tioning components, reducing the brewing flow, power of the machine, and affecting the
quality of espresso. We advise decalcifying the machine on a regular basis using a liquid
discaler (f.e. Gastroback Premium Descaler 98175). Follow the instructions provided.
Warning:
Do not immerse power cord, power plug or aplliancein water or any other
liquid. Tthe water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during decalcifying.
DecalciFYing the appliance
preventing calcification:
The water tank of your espresso machine is equipped with a
water filter, which helps to prevent the calcification. We recommend to replace the water fil-
ter every 2 months or after 60 fillings of the water tank. Due to hard water scale deposits in-
side the machine may occur which will affect the flow of water and thus affect the machine's
performance and the quality of the coffee. In order to prolong the intervals between the
decalcifying, use the original Gastroback water filter (No.: 97765). Follow the instructions
described in ›Installing / Replacing the Filter in the Water Tank‹.
Decalcifying:
For prevention of severe calcification, we recommend that you descale the
machine regularly, taking into account the degree of hardness of your water. Here, the use
of gentle descaler, that does not affect any metal, is important. Please use for decalcifying
only the Gastroback Premium Descaler (Art. No.: 98175). This Descaler contains special
metal gentle additives and is matched to the components used in our machines. Using the
Gastroback Premium Descaler a mixture of 50 ml descaler and max. 750 ml of water is
recommended. Due to the differences of water hardness and we can not make any precise
specifications on the frequency on the decalcifying. The following table is a non-binding
recommendation and is for guidance only.
hardness range
recommended Frequency litre or Weeks
mild
every 150 Litre
every 16 to 20 weeks
medium
every 90 Litre
every 4 to 8 weeks
hard
every 60 Litre
every 2 to 4 weeks or
when ›Clean Me‹ lights up
• Remove the portafilter and frothing attachment. Pour the mixture of the discaler and water
into the water tank.
• Plug the machine into the power outlet.
• Press the POWER button to the on-position.
• Place a large container under the group head and steam wand.
• When the brewing temperature has been reached all the button surrounds on the control panel
will illuminate. Press and hold the one cup and two cup button to commence manual pour. Release
the button once half the mixture of white vinegar and water has run through the group head.
• After decalcifying, remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly then refill with fresh cold
water. To rinse the machine, repeat previous steps.
note:
Equipment damage caused by calcium deposits in and on the unit are not. Part of
the warranty. If you are sending your device to a technical review want, please attach any
attachments such. as filter support and drip tray at.
cleaning the conical Burr grinDer
This grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on burr heads which can impede performance.
cleaning the steaM WanD anD Frothing attachMent
• The steam wand and frothing attachment should always be cleaned after frothing milk.
• Remove the frothing attachment and rinse in warm tap water.
• Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth, and then with the steam wand directed back
into the drip tray, briefly set the steam dial to the STEAM-position. This will clear any remai-
ning milk from inside the steam wand.
• Ensure the steam dial is in the STAND BY-position. Press the POWER button to off and
allow the machine to cool.
