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DESCALING
11 DESCALING
Limescale normally builds up with the use of the appliance.
The machine needs descaling every 1-2 months (if used) and/
or whenever a reduction in water fl ow is noticed. Use the Saeco
descaling solution only.
In case of confl ict, priority must be given to what
is indicated in the operation and maintenance
manual over the instructions provided on separately
sold accessories and materials.
Use the Saeco descaling
solution only. Its formula
has been designed to ensure bet-
ter machine performance and
operation for its whole operating
life. If correctly used, it also avoids
alterations in the brewed prod-
uct. The descaling solution must
be disposed of according to the
manufacturer's instructions and/
or regulations in force in the country of use.
Never drink the descaling solution or any prod-
ucts dispensed until the cycle has been carried
out to the end. Never use vinegar as a descaling solution.
1 (Fig.30)
-
Insert the fi lter holder into the brew unit (7) from
the bottom and turn it from left to right until it locks into
place.
2 (Fig.24)
-
Remove and empty the water tank.
3 (Fig.26)
-
Pour
HALF
the content of the Saeco concentrated
descaling solution into the water tank, then fi ll the tank
with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level.
4
Remove the Pannarello (or Cappuccinatore) installed on the
steam wand, if any.
5
Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (3).
(Fig.33) -
Fill up (as described in section 8 of the manual)
2 cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the steam / hot
water wand and turn off the machine by means of the ON/
OFF button (3).
6
Let the descaling solution take eff ect for approx.15-20 min-
utes with the machine turned off .
7
Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button (3).
(Fig.33) -
Fill up (as described in section 8 of the manual)
2 cups of water (about 150 ml each) from the steam / hot
water wand. Then turn the machine off by means of the ON/
OFF button (3) and leave it off for 3 minutes.
8
Repeat the operations described in
step 7
until the water
tank is completely empty.
9 (Fig.25)
-
Rinse the water tank with fresh drinking water
and fi ll it completely.
10
Place a container under the fi lter holder.
11 (Fig.31) -
Switch on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF
button (3); press the brew button (4) and, using the fi lter
holder, dispense the whole content of the tank.
12 (Fig.25)
- Fill the tank again with fresh water.
(Fig.33)
- Place a large enough container under the steam
wand. Open the water dispensing knob (6) by turning it
counter-clockwise. Press the button (4) and dispense the
whole content of the tank by means of the steam / hot wa-
ter wand.
13
After water dispensing is complete, press the button (4)
again to end the operation; close the water dispensing knob
(6) by turning it clockwise.
14
Repeat the operations
from step (9)
once again for a total
of 4 tanks.
15 (Fig.32) -
Remove the fi lter holder from the unit by turning
it from right to left and rinse it with fresh drinking water.
The descaling cycle is now complete.
(Fig.25)
- Fill the tank again with fresh water. If necessary,
prime the circuit as described in section 4.5 of the manual.
Once fi nished, reposition the previously installed Pannarello (or
Cappuccinatore) on the steam wand.
