Saeco Coffee Makers SUP018M, 15000567 manual Descaling, Brew Group, Commonly available in the shops

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - DESCALING

•Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the appliance.

•Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave and/or conventional oven.

•(Fig. 31 - 33) - Clean the dispensing outlet. We recommend emptying and cleaning (on a daily basis):

-the grounds drawer (8)

-the drip tray (10)

10.1 Brew Group

•The Brew Group (15) must be cleaned every time the coffee bean hopper is filled or at least once a week.

•Turn off the machine by pressing the main power button (5) to -0- and remove the plug from the socket.

•(Fig. 31 - 33) - Remove the grounds drawer (8) and the drip tray (12). Then open the service door (13).

•(Fig. 34) - Remove the Brew Group (15) by the handle and press the «PRESS» key. The Brew Group must be cleaned only with warm water and no detergents.

•(Fig. 35) - Wash the Brew Group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper filter.

•Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the Brew Group.

•Thoroughly clean the dispensing outlet.

•Reinsert the Brew Group in the dispensing outlet clicking it into place without pressing the “PRESS" key.

•Close the door, insert the grounds drawer and the drip tray.

11 DESCALING

Limescale normally forms with the use of the appliance. Descaling is necessary every 3 - 4 months or if you notice a reduction in water flow.

If you want to descale the machine yourself, you may use a non-toxic and/or non- harmful descaling product for coffee machines,

commonly available in the shops.

Caution! Do not use vinegar as a descaler.

Before descaling, remove the pannarello from the steam spout as described in the “Cleaning and Maintenance" section.

•Mix the descaling product with water following the instructions on the product package, and fill the tank with water.

•Turn on the machine at the main power button

•(Fig. 26) - Place a container beneath the steam spout (12).

•At intervals, remove (one cup at a time) the whole content of the water tank by turning the steam knob

(14)counterclockwise. Turn the steam knob (14) clockwise to stop dispensing.

•During each interval allow the descaling solution to take effect for about 10-15 minutes by disconnecting the machine at the main power button (5).

•When the descaling solution is finished, rinse the water tank and fill it with fresh water.

•Turn on the machine at the main power button.

•(Fig. 26) - Remove out 2/3 of the water tank by turning the steam knob (14) counterclockwise. Turn the steam knob (14) clockwise to stop dispensing.

•Allow the machine to warm up and then empty out the remaining content of the water tank by turning the steam knob (14) counterclockwise. Turn the steam knob (14) clockwise to stop dispensing .