The lime-scale removal programme

The amount of lime-scale deposited is dependent on the hardness of the water used. When it is necessary to carry out lime-scale removal, you will be warned of this when the appliance is switched on by the glowing of the “remove lime-scale”indicator.

Note: You can continue to use the appliance, but should carry out the lime-scale removal programme as soon as conveniently possible.

Caution! Use only KRUPS lime-scale removal agent or citric acid or tartaric acid. No responsibility can be taken for eventual damage arising from the use of other materials. You can obtain lime-scale removal materials from the KRUPS service unit.

Do not under any circumstances use the conventional amidosulphonic acid or any materials containing such acid, as this can damage your appliance. Carefully check the composition of any lime-scale removal materials which you propose to use.

Carrying out the lime-scale removal programme

During the lime-scale removal process, the “ON/OFF” indicator will glow. The “remove lime-scale”indicator will blink while the appliance is working and will glow if and when the removal programme is stopped.

The mains plug must be inserted, but the appliance must be switched off. The selector knob for steam/hot water must be at the position.

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Start the lime-scale removal programme by pressing the key for about 3 seconds (31).

The “ON/OFF”, “empty spent coffee holder” and “remove lime-scale” indicators will glow, as will also the “fill water tank” indicator if there is no or very little water in the tank.

Empty the drawer and the spent coffee holder and return them to the appliance.

If necessary, empty the water tank.

Dissolve 4 level tablespoonfuls (about 40 g) of the lime-scale removal material in 1/2 a litre of lukewarm water and pour the solution into the water tank.

Replace the water tank.

The “ON/OFF” and “steam” indicators will blink.

Place a sufficiently large receptacle (at least 300 ml capacity) beneath the steam pipe.

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889 specifications

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