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Cleaning and descaling
The appliance should be cleaned and desca-
led regularly to prevent it from becoming da-
maged and to ensure your coffee has the best
possible flavour.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Water that has seeped inside may cau-
se a short circuit or electrocution.
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Never immerse the appliance, mains
cord or plug in water or any other li-
quids.
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Switch off the appliance and pull the
mains plug out of the socket before
cleaning.
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Do not put the appliance or individu-
al parts of the appliance in a dishwas-
her.
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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
it.
CAUTION
Health hazard!
Failure to clean the appliance can cause
damage to health, as can improper use
of ingredients or cleaners and descaling
agents.
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Follow manufacturer instructions on
cleaners and descaling agents.
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Avoid contact with the descaler.
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Do not ingest the descaler.
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Do not mix the descaler with other
cleaning agents and descalers or
other chemicals.
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Wash your hands after using the de-
scaling agent.
CAUTION
Risk of corrosion!
If water-descaler mixture is poured
in shortly after a brewing operation,
hot steam may escape from the water
spout and cause scalding and burns.
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Allow the appliance to cool comple-
tely before cleaning and descaling.
Risk of scalding!
During descaling, hot steam is released,
which can cause burns on unprotected
skin.
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Do not leave the lid open during ope-
ration.
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Do not touch the lid or reach just abo-
ve it during operation.
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Avoid all contact with hot liquid.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to damage.
■
Never immerse the appliance, mains
cord or plug in water or any other li-
quids.
■
Do not put the appliance or individu-
al parts of the appliance in a dishwas-
her.
■
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
it.
■
Do not use any solvent, caustic or ab-
rasive cleaning products (e.g. oven or
grill spray) or cleaning utensils (e.g.
scouring pads) to clean the applian-
ce.
Cleaning and descaling
