Operation Manual
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• Remove the water tank (a). Fill this with 0.5
litre warm water (1) and carefully mix in the
contents of one sachet of descaler.
•Replace the water tank (a) with its lid.
Then:
. place a medium-sized container under the
coffee outlet.
. position the switch (c) to «I».
. set the function selector (b) to the « »
position.
. allow 1/3 of the descaling solution to run
through.
. position the switch (c) to “0”.
. empty the container. Leave the product to
work for about five minutes.
. repeat this operation twice more until the
descaling solution has been completely
emptied.
• Reset the function selector (b) to the to the
central position.
•Rinse the water reservoir (a) thoroughly and
refill with fresh water.
•Set the switch (c) to «I».
•Place a container under the coffee outlet.
•Set the function selector (b) to the « »
position.
•Allow the contents of the tank to flow
through so as to rinse the water system of
the appliance.
• Raise the handle (f1) to open the capsule-
holder head (f). Replace the capsule holder
(f3).
Problems, causes, solutions
Problems Causes Solutions
The espresso is not The cups are Preheat them
hot enough. cold. (see paragraph
«Hot water
function»).
The appliance is Wait until the
not hot. temperature
indicator light
(e) becomes fixed
(green).
There is no head The capsule is past Check the use-by
on the espresso. its expiry date. date of the capsule.
The appliance takes The appliance See chapter
a long time to needs descaling. «Descaling».
heat up
Very loud noise No water in Fill the tank.
from the pump. the tank (a).
The tank (a) has Press firmly on
been badly fitted. the tank.
No hot water or The steam/hot Unblock the hole
steam coming from water nozzle is in the nozzle using
the steam/hot water blocked. a fine needle.
nozzle (g).
The milk is not The milk is not fresh Change the milk.
very foamy. or too warm.
The jug is too warm. Run the jug under
cold water.
There is water The drip tray Empty it at regular
around the (i) is overflowing. intervals.
appliance.
Accessories
We would like to invite you to discover all the
different flavours of NESPRESSO. This is why
your appliance is accompanied by a set of
NESPRESSO cups and saucers and an
assortment of different espressos.
For further information about the various
kinds of coffees on offer, or on the operation
or the maintenance of your machine, please
contact your NESPRESSO Club.
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