Check the condensate tray and empty if necessary (fig.

29).

Important!

When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it contains few grounds.

If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the grounds container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.

Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!

The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the level of water it contains (fig. 30).

Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned, otherwise the water may over- flow the edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the surrounding area.

To remove the drip tray:

1.Remove the drip tray and grounds container (fig. 28);

2.Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;

3.Check the condensate tray and empty if necessary.

4.Replace the drip tray complete with grounds container.

Cleaning the inside of the coffee 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 machine in water.

1.Check regularly (about once a week) that the inside of the appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray) is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush supplied and a sponge.

2.Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 31).

Cleaning the water tank

1.Clean the water tank (A7) regularly (about once a month) and whenever you replace the water softener filter (if pro- vided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liq- uid.

2.Remove the filter (if present) and rinse with running wa- ter.

3.Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh wa- ter and replace the tank.

Cleaning the coffee spouts

1.Clean the coffee spouts regularly with a sponge or cloth (fig. 32).

2.Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If nec- essary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 33).

Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground cof- fee funnel (A4) is not blocked.

If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush (D2) sup- plied.

Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A19) must be cleaned at least once a month.

Important!

The infuser may not be ex- tracted when the machine is on.

1.Make sure the machine is correctly turned off

(see “Turning off”, page

10).34

2.Open the infuser door (fig. 34) on the right side

of the appliance.

4. Press the two red release

buttons inwards and at the same time pull the

infuser outwards (fig. 35 35).

5.Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under the tap.

Important!

RINSE WITH WATER ONLY

NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISH WASHER

Do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it may damage it.

6.Use the brush (D2) to remove any coffee residues left in the infuser housing, visible through the infuser door.

7.After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the internal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it clicks into place.

Infuser support

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ETAM36.365 specifications

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