7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
A. The machine.
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Before cleaning disconnect the machine each time and allow it to cool down.
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Clean the outside of the machine periodically with a damp sponge . Regularly wash the tank, drip tray and grid
and wipe dr y.
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Regularly wash the inside of the tank.
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Do not use cleaning products with an alcohol or solvent base.
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After unplugging the appliance, clean the hot water grid and seal regularly, using a damp sponge (fig. 17).
B. The filter-holder.
The appliance you have just purchased is fitted with an ejection filter-holder, which can be removed to enable
you to keep it in perfect working order. We recommend that it be cleaned after each use.
Removing and refitting should be undertaken when the machine is cold.
a) Removing the filter-holder.
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Take out the filter-holder from the espresso.
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Throw away the used grounds by pressing the ejection button.
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Rinse in clear water.
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Take the bottom of the filter-holder between your thumb and index finger, then pull downwards (fig. 18).
b) Cleaning and rinsing the filter-holder.
The filter-holder may now be cleaned with a “dish-washing” detergent and a scourer, after which it should be
rinsed with clear water.
For better results, the ejection button should be pressed several times during rinsing.
We recommend shaking the filter-holder vigorously to rid it of all water.
c) Refitting the filter-holder.
Begin by inserting the bottom of the filter-holder in notch (A) provided for this purpose, then push until the “click”
is heard which locks it into position (fig.19).
8. DESCALING.
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Remember to descale your espresso machine regularly.
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How frequently this is carried out obviously depends on the number of espressos made and also on the
hardness of the water used.
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To make this clearer, the summary table below gives the frequency for descaling :
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Repairs to the coffee machine due to failure to descale will not be covered under the guarantee.
DESCALING FREQUENCY
Average weekly
Soft
Hard
Very hard
number
water
water
water
of coffees
(<19°th)
(19-30°th)
(>30°th)
Less than 7
Once
Every
Every
a year
8 months
6 months
7-20
Every
Every
Every
4 months
3 months
2 months
More than 20
Every
Every
Every
3 months
2 months
month
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