10
Descaling
If the indicator light is lit up yellow, the machine needs to be descaled.
Do this within the next couple of days. Do not wait any longer, otherwise
so much limescale may collect that a descaling agent will no longer have
any effect.
Descaling takes about 30 minutes.
The descaling process cannot be interrupted. If an interruption neverthe-
less occurs during the descaling process (e.g. due to a power outage), it
must be completed the next time the machine is switched on. The machine
will not be able to brew coffee again until the process is completed.
Tip:
Descaling agent: We recommend durgol
®
swiss espresso
®
, which is available
from any Tchibo branch and from specialist retailers.
To descale the machine, proceed as follows:
1. Press the On/Off button to switch off the
machine.
Using durgol
®
swiss espresso
®
:
Take the water tank out of the machine and pour one portion (125 ml) of
m
durgol
®
swiss espresso
®
into the empty water tank.
Important:
Add water
up to the MAX mark
and reinsert the tank.
CAUTION
— damage to the machine due to limescale deposits
Descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates that this is
•
necessary
(after approx. 50 litres).
This increases its service life and saves energy.
Do not use any descaling agents made on the basis of formic acid.
•
Use a standard, liquid, descaling agent suitable for coffee and espresso
•
machines. Other agents may damage materials in the machine and/or have
no effect.
Cleaning the used capsule container and drip tray/grid
1. Pull out the drip tray to remove it.
2. Remove the drip grid from the drip tray
and empty the drip tray.
3. Pull out the front drawer and remove the
used capsule container.
4. Empty the capsule container.
5. Wash all parts using a washing-up liquid.
Dry all parts thoroughly. All parts (except
for the machine itself) can also be cleaned
in the dishwasher.
6. Then reinsert all parts in the machine.
Cleaning the cup tray
The cup tray can be removed for easy cleaning.
1. Fold down the cup tray.
2. Remove the cup tray by pulling the right
side of the tray straight to the front.
3. Clean the cup tray by hand or in the dishwasher and then dry it thoroughly.
4. Insert the left side of the cup tray into the
holder and then press the right side – as
illustrated – into the guide slot.
