DeLonghi ESAM04.350 manual Cleaning the coffee grounds container, Cleaning the drip tray

-water tank (A10),

-coffee spouts (A16) and hot water nozzle (A9),

-pre-ground coffee funnel (A7),

-infuser (A18)

-milk container (B).

Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When “EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER” is displayed, the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned.

Until the grounds container has been cleaned, the appliance continues to display the message and coffee cannot be made.

1.Open the service door on the front of the appliance (fig. 25), extract the drip tray (fig. 26), empty and clean.

2.Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done with the spatula on the brush provided.

3.Replace the drip tray complete with grounds container.

4.Close the service door.

Important!

When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it contains few grounds. If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.

Cleaning the drip tray

Important!

If the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could overflow from the edge and seep inside or around the machine.

This could damage the machine, the surface it rests on or the surrounding area.

The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of water it contains (fig. 26).

Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned.

To remove the drip tray:

1.Open the service door (fig. 25);

2.Remove the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 26);

3.Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;

4.Replace the drip tray complete with grounds container;

5.Close the service door.

Cleaning the inside of the machine

Danger of electric shock!

Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off (see “Turning off”, page 10) and unplugged from the mains power supply.

Never immerse the coffee maker in water.

1.Check regularly (about every 100 coffees) that the inside of the appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray) is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush supplied.

2.Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 28).

Cleaning the water tank

1.Clean the water tank (A10) regularly (about once a month) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid.

2.Clean to remove all washing up liquid residues, then rinse the water tank thoroughly.

3.Fill the tank with fresh water and put back in the appliance.

Cleaning the coffee spouts

1.Clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth (fig. 29).

2.Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 30).

Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground coffee funnel (A7) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush (A22) supplied.

Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A18) must be cleaned at least once a month.

Important!

The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.

1.Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see“Turning off”, page 10).

2.Open the service door (fig. 24).

3.Extract the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 26).

4.Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 31).

Important!

RINSE WITH WATER ONLY

NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISH WASHER

Do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it could cause damage.

5.Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap.

6.Use the brush (A22) to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing, visible through the infuser door.

7.After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the

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