DESCALING
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Ensure that the espresso machine is turned off and the power
cord is unplugged.
1. Remove the water reser voir from the machine and if
necessar y empty any water.
2. Remove the drip tray and place it out of the way.
3. Remove the filter holder from the machine and rinse it
thoroughly under running water and set aside.
4. Place a cloth/tea towel on the bench and carefully turn
the machine upside down. The machine should now be on the
warming plate resting on the cloth/tea towel.
5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the brewing filter from the
brewing head.
6. Remove and set aside the washer and screw in a safe place.
Important:
Be careful not to lose the washer and screw once you
have removed them from the brewing filter.
7. Remove the filter from the center hole using the tip of a fork
or a skewer. Wash the filter in hot soapy water, rinse and dr y
well. Set aside in a safe place.
8. Using a small brush, scrub in and around the area of the
brewing head, removing all coffee granules.
9. Remove the froth enhancing steam attachment, wash
thoroughly under running water and set aside. Wipe down the
steam nozzle with a small brush.
10. Turn the machine upright, so that it is now sitting correctly
on the bench.
11. Place the water reser voir onto the machine and fill with the
descaling solution.
12. Place a large container under the brewing head and another
container under the steam nozzle.
13. Inser t the power cord into a 120V AC power outlet and turn
the power ON.
14. Press the MANUAL button. Run through about 1/3 of the
liquid immediately.
Note:
Due to a safety cut out system of 200
mls, you will need to press the MANUAL button several times to
empty the water reser voir.
15. Once you have run through about 1/3 of the liquid press the
MANUAL button several times to empty the water reser voir.
16. After 2 minutes stop the machine by pressing the POWER
button on the machine. Now that the machine is off, turn the
water control knob to the CLOSE position.
17. Leave the machine off for 10–15 minutes to allow the
descaler to take affect.
18. Press the POWER button, so that the machine is now on.
Press the MANUAL button and allow all of the rest of the
descaler solution to run through the brewing head, then press
the MANUAL button again to stop the water flow.
19. Turn the water control knob to OPEN position and allow the
solution to come through the steam nozzle. After 3–4 minutes
turn the water control knob to CLOSE position.
20. To finish, press the MANUAL button and allow the remaining
water in the reser voir to run through the brewing head.
Note:
Due to a safety cut system of 200mls, you will need to
press the MANUAL button several times to empty the water
reser voir.
DESCALING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
DESCALING
After continued use, your espresso machine may develop a build-up of mineral deposits. Thus your machine will require occasional
‘descaling’. We recommend that you descale your machine ever y 2 – 3 months, although this period will depend on the hardness of water
and frequency of use of the machine.
Descaling solution
To descale we recommend the use of ordinar y commercial descalers. Alternatively, dissolve 2 desser tspoons of tar taric acid (crème of
tar tar) or citric acid in half a litre of lukewarm water.
Important:
Do not use vinegar.
