CARE AND CLEANING (continued)
DECALCIFYING
•After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing fl ow, power of the machine, and affecting the quality of coffee.
•We advise decalcifying the machine on a regular basis (every
Follow the instructions provided, or use the following as a guide:
Diluted solution (for softer water)
•1 part white vinegar
•2 parts cold tap water
Concentrated solution (for harder water)
•1 part white vinegar
•1 part cold tap water
DECALCIFYING THE MACHINE
•Ensure the Selector Control is in the ‘Standby’ position, the POWER button is in the ‘Off’ position and the machine is switched off at the power outlet and unplugged.
•Remove the fi lter holder and frothing attachment. Pour the mixture of white vinegar and water into the water tank.
•Plug the machine into the power outlet and switch on.
•Press the POWER button to the ‘On’ position and turn the Selector Control to the ‘Standby’ position.
•Place a large container under the group head, steam wand and hot water wand.
•When the brewing temperature has been reached all the button surrounds on the Control Panel will illuminate. Press and hold the single or double
cup button to commence manual pour. Release the button once half the mixture of white vinegar and water has run through the group head.
•Set the Selector Control to the ‘STEAM’ position and allow steam to run through the Steam Wand for approximately 2 minutes. Return the Selector Control back to the ‘Standby’ position.
•Set the Selector Control to the ‘HOT WATER’ position and allow the remaining liquid to run through the hot water wand. When the liquid stops
fl owing, set the Selector Control back to ‘Standby’ position.
•After decalcifying, remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly then
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
THE WATER TANK SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED OR COMPLETELY EMPTIED DURING
DECALCIFYING.
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