The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of water it contains (fig. 24).
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. 23);
2.Remove the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 25);
3.Empty the drip tray and grounds container (A18) 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”) 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 or a sponge.
2.Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 26).
Cleaning the water tank
1.Clean the water tank (A13) 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.
Cleaning the coffee spouts
1.Clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth (fig. 27).
2.Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 28).
Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month ) that the
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a brush.
Cleaning the infuser
The infuser (A12) 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).
2.Open the service door (fig. 23).
3.Extract the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 25).
4.Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 29).
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.After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
Please note!
If the infuser is difficult to insert, you must first adapt it to the right dimensions by pressing it forcefully from the bottom and top as shown in the figure.
7. Once inserted, make sure the two red buttons have snapped out.
8. Replace the drip tray and waste coffee container.
9. Close the service door.
DESCALING
Descale the machine when the message “DESCALE” flashes on the display.
Important!
Descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes. It is vital to respect the manufacturer’s safety warnings given on the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes.
Please note!
Use De’Longhi descaler only. Under no circumstances should you use sulphamic or acetic based descalers. Their use invalidates the guarantee. Failure to descale the appliance as described above also invalidates the guarantee.
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