Once they have been cleaned, all the pieces must be reassembled correctly. Pay attention that the rubber mixer is firmly pushed down and the red emulsifier is pushed till you hear click. If the appliance is not cleaned this way every time it is used the milk may fail to froth properly or may fail to be sucked up, or it may drip from the milk tank pipe.
Warning: to facilitate the cleaning of the milk tank pipe, it is possible to use the pipe brush supplied.
Other Cleaning
•The carafe, filter holder and permanent filter should be cleaned regularly.
•Neither solvents nor abrasive detergents may be used for the cleaning of the machine's plastic components. A damp cloth is sufficient.
•The machine must NEVER be immersed in water.
DESCALING
With the passing of time the calcium contained in the water will cause blocking which will prevent the machine from working properly. The machine should therefore be descaled at least every 40 cycles.
Descaling should be carried out using the special coffee descalers which are on sale in most stores.
White wine vinegar may be used as an alternative using the following procedure:
•remove the
•pour 2 cups of white wine vinegar and 3 cups of water into the water tank;
•place the carafe on the hotplate and the filter holder without the ground coffee;
•press the "coffee" switch, allow the equivalent of one cup to percolate and then turn off the appliance;
•leave the vinegar to work for an hour;
•turn the machine back on and allow the rest of the solution to percolate;
•rinse, using the appliance only with water for at least 3 cycles (3 complete tankfulls of water). Warning: never discale the boiler.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
If the appliance should break down or fail to work properly, contact the nearest authorized technical service centre. Repairs carried out by unauthorized staff will invalidate the guarantee.
Limited Warranty
What Does This Warranty Cover? We warrant each Espresso Coffee Machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, free of charge at our factory or authorized service centers, of any defective part or parts there of other than parts damaged in transit, which shall be returned to us, transportation prepaid. This warranty shall apply only if the Espresso Coffee Machine is used in accordance with the factory directions which accompany it.
How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty runs for one year from the date of delivery and applies only to the original purchaser.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty does not cover defects or damage of the Espresso Coffee Machine which result from repairs or alterations to the machine outside our factory or authorized service centers, nor shall it apply to any Espresso Coffee Machine which has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents. Also, consequential and incidental damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
How Do You Get Service? If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, please write to: DeLonghi America Inc.
625, Washington Avenue
Carlstadt N.J. 07072
or call Service Tel. No.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations; All implied warranties are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. This limitation does apply if you enter into an extended warranty with DeLonghi. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions connection with the sale or use of its Espresso Coffee Machine.
How Does State Law Apply? This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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