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 every 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 ordinary commercial descalers. Alternatively, dissolve 2 dessertspoons of tartaric acid (crème of tartar) or citric acid in half a litre of lukewarm water.

Important: Do not use vinegar.

Ensure that the espresso machine is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.

1.Remove the water reservoir from the machine and if necessary 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 dry 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 reservoir 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.Insert 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 reservoir.

15.Once you have run through about 1/3 of the liquid press the MANUAL button several times to empty the water reservoir.

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 reservoir 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 reservoir.

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