Operation Manual

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7.1 Cleaning
Hints and tips:
 If you find any signs of damage or wear to the gasket or coffee funnel they should be
replaced by genuine spare parts.
 Never rinse the tank and base under running water (Fig. 23).
 Never immerse the tank and base in water (Fig. 24).
1. Pull out the mains plug. Let the appliance cool down properly.
2. Unscrew the container from the tank by turning in an anticlockwise direction.
ATTENTION: There may still be hot water in the container, the filter and the
tank. The unit remains very hot after use.
3. Unscrew the valve jet (2) from the riser tube (Fig. 20).
4. Clean the valve jet under running water and dry thoroughly (Fig. 21).
5. Check the filter disc (9) and the top filter (11) for blockage whilst cleaning. A needle
can be used to remove coffee residues from the holes (Fig. 22).
6. The container can also be cleaned under running water. Also clean the inside of the
riser tube at regular intervals.
NOTE: We do not recommend cleaning the component parts of the unit in the
dishwasher.
7. Wipe the water tank with a damp cloth. Keep the electrical connections and
components dry.
7.2 Descaling
Hints and tips:
 The service life of the appliance will be extended if you descale the unit on a regular
basis. The length of the descaling intervals depends upon the hardness of the water.
 If you use a commercially available descaler please also observe the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
1. Pour around 300 ml of water into the tank and add the descaler with citric acid or
vinegar essence (approx. 5% acid).
2. Perform a brewing process until the descaler has passed through the unit.
3. Rinse the water tank thoroughly.
4. Allow the machine to brew two tank-fulls of clear water through the unit.
5. Rinse all parts in hot water and washing-up liquid before using the unit to produce
espresso again.