Breville Descale Your Oracle Espresso Maker: Step-by-Step Guide

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DESCALE (dESc)

Use this function to access the step by step descale procedure on the grind LCD.

CAUTION

Never open DESCALE ACCESS valves while machine is still hot. Always turn off the machine and allow to cool for at least 1 hour prior to starting descale process.

CAUTION

During descale process, water may flow through group head and the drip tray will fill with water.

Step 1 – Prepare for Descale

a)Ensure drip tray is empty and fully inserted into position.

b)Ensure the machine is off and has cooled for at least 1 hour. With the machine off, press and hold the 1 CUP button, then press and hold the POWER button together for 3 seconds to access Advanced Features.

c)Rotate SELECT dial to 'dESc' then press SELECT dial.

SELECT		SELECT
TEMP	TEXTURE	TEMP	TEXTURE

Step 2 – Empty Boilers

During Step 2 procedure, the grind LCD will display '02' and the main LCD will display 'PUSH'.

a)Remove the grey silicone cover on the lower front panel marked DESCALE ACCESS. Place a cloth over the drip tray to stop steam escaping.

REMOVE

b)Use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the right screw counter-clockwise until the valve is fully open. As the valve opens, steam may be released.

CAUTION

HOT WATER & STEAM

c)Next, repeat the above process on the left screw. As the valve is opened, water may begin flowing into the drip tray.

d)Allow valves to remain open until no more water or steam escapes.

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e)Close both valves by rotating screws clock-wise until seated. Do not overtighten screws to avoid damaging the valves.

f)Empty drip tray and reinsert into position. Use caution as the drip tray may be hot due to the water and steam from the boilers.

g)Empty water tank, remove water filter.

h)Empty descale solution into water tank, then top with cold water to MAX line, or as per manufacturer's instructions. Replace and lock water tank back into position at the back of the machine.

NOTE

If water tank has not been removed then replaced or is empty, water tank LED will flash 5 times, the machine will beep 3 times and 'FILL TANK' will be displayed on the LCD.

i)Press SELECT dial to proceed to the next step.

NOTE

If boilers are not empty, the machine will beep 3 times, the downlights will flash 5 times and 'VALV' will be displayed on the LCD.

Step 3 – Begin Descale

During Step 3 procedure, the grind LCD will display '03'.

a)20 minute timer will begin. Machine will fill boilers with descale solution and heat to temperature. During this time, water may flow through the group head. Wait for countdown timer to reach 0:00. This allows solution to dissolve scale build-up.

Step 4 – Empty Descale Solution

During Step 4 procedure, the grind LCD will display '04' and the main LCD will display 'PUSH'.

a)Empty water tank then rinse and fill with clean water to the MAX line. Replace and lock water tank back into position at the back of the machine.

b)Place a cloth over the drip tray to stop steam escaping.

c)Use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the right screw counter-clockwise until the valve is fully open. As the valve opens, steam may be released.

CAUTION

HOT WATER & STEAM

d)Next, repeat the above process on the left screw. As the valve is opened, water may begin flowing into the drip tray.

e)Allow valves to remain open until no more water or steam escapes.

f)Close both valves by rotating screws clock-wise until seated. Do not overtighten screws to avoid damaging the valves.

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