DeLonghi BAR 32 manual Descaling, Cleaning the Filter Holder for Ground Coffee

EC190/200 GB 2-01-2003 10:24 Pagina 10

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR GROUND COFFEE

Every so often, the filter holder for ground coffee should be cleaned, as follows:

-Remove the filter for coffee powder with creamer

-Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash it in the dishwasher.

-Unscrew the ring from the creamer (Fig. 22) in the direction shown by the arrow on the ring itself.

-Remove the creamer from the filter support, pressing it from the side of the ring.

-Remove the gasket.

-Rinse all the components. Check that the openings in the mesh filter are not blocked. To unblock the holes, carefully clean it in hot water, rubbing it with an abrasive pad.

-Replace the filter and the gasket on the plastic disk, as shown in Figure 23. Replace the whole assembly in the steel filter support (Fig. 23).

-Finally tighten the ring.

CLEANING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (IF SUPPLIED)

Every so often, the filter holder for pods should be cleaned, as follows:

•press the filter holder button and remove the filter (fig. 24) and the creamer ,if supplied. Clean the inside of the filter holder. Never wash the filter holder in the dishwasher.

•check that the pinholes of the filter are not blocked. If necessary, clean it carefully with hot water, scrubbing it with an abrasive pad.

•replace the filter.

CLEANING THE ESPRESSO BOILER OUTLET

At least once a year, it is necessary to clean the outlet of the espresso boiler in the following manner:

•check that the coffee machine is not warm and the plug is detached from the mains;

•using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that holds the outlet of the espresso boiler (fig. 27);

•using a moist cloth, clean the area of the boiler where the outlet was positioned (fig. 28);

•brush the outlet with a little dish-washing liquid until all the pinholes are clean

•rinse the outlet under the tap, still scrubbing it;

•replace the outlet of the espresso boiler.

OTHER CLEANING OPERATIONS

1.Do not use solvents or detergents in cleaning the coffee maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.

2.Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them periodically

ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit in water – it is an electrical appliance.

DESCALING

It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200 cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought) products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. If such products are not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:

1.Fill the tank with water using 1 liter of water;

2.Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid in the water (available from chemists);

3.Turn the selector knob to the position and wait until the ‘OK’ light comes on.

4.Check that the filter holder is not attached and place a container under the outlet of the machine;

5.Turn the selector knob to the position and allow half of the solution in the tank to flow out. Then stop the flow by turning the selector to the “O” position. (fig. 14).

6.Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes, then start up the flow again until the tank is completely empty;

7.To eliminate the remains of the solution and the calcium, rinse the tank well, fill it with clean water and replace.

8.Turn the selector knob to the position and allow all of the remaining solution in the tank to flow out

(fig. 8).

9.Turn the selector knob to the position (fig.5) and repeat operations 7 and 8 one more time.

Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of calcium build-up are not covered by the guarantee if the descaling process described above is not carried out regularly.

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