16.7 CLEANING METAL CONTACTS

EMPTY TRAY/CLEAN CONTACTS

Remove used water tray (Fig.1, 18).

Clean the metal contacts (Fig. 20) with hot water and dish- washing liquid. Use a household brush if necessary.

Replace water tray. COFFEE READY

16.8CLEANING THE FROTHER SYSTEMS

See chapters 14b, 14f and 14g.

16.9GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Never use abrasive materials or chemicals to clean the machine.

• Clean the housing with a soft, damp cloth.

• Rinse water tank daily and fill with fresh cold water.

16.10EMPTYING THE SYSTEM BEFORE TRANSPORT

This procedure is necessary to prevent water and frost damage in case you intend to transport the machine.

COFFEE READY

• Remove the frother system. Leave the steam nozzle attached (Fig. 4).

• Place a container under the steam nozzle.

• Press the PERMANENT steam button (Fig. 3, M).

STEAM INTAKE

• Now remove the water tank. The machine will still release some steam. You will hear a knocking noise and the machine will stop after approx. 30 seconds.The display will show

PRESS STEAM/ FILL SYSTEM.

Turn off the machine (Fig.2, B). You can now safely transport the machine.

The next time you turn on the machine, proceed as described in chapter 7.

17. AUTOMATIC CLEANING CYCLES

17.1 CLEANING WITH SPECIAL TABLET

The machine monitors how many coffees are brewed and how often the rinsing program is activated. After approx. 200 coffees the display will show CLEAN UNIT. You can continue to make coffee, however we highly recommend that you clean the machine as described below within the next few days. This cleaning program will remove oil build-ups in the brewing chamber. If the display shows CLEAN NOW you should clean the machine immediately. There will also be a "beep".

This cleaning program takes about 15 minutes. Please use the enclosed white cleaning tablet. The machine comes with a pack of 2 tablets. To re-order see chapter 19.

Important: Once the cleaning program has started do not interrupt the procedure.

Make sure the machine is on.

Open the cover (Fig. 1,19) and push and hold the TABLET CLEANING button (Fig. 3A,S) until you hear a beep.

EMPTY TRAY (FILL WATER might also show).

Make sure that the water container is at least half full.

Remove and empty the tray and the used bean container and replace. Attention: Even if the tray and the bean container are already empty, you still need to remove

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S8, S9, S7, 13215 specifications

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