Descaling
Scale is a surface build up of minerals that naturally occur over time in all appliances that are involved with the heating of water. Therefore the espresso machine will require occasional descaling. It is recommended that the espresso machine is decaled every
Descaling solution
Use any of the following when descaling the espresso machine:
Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling Tablets
Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, or
Vinegar Solution.
Descaling the espresso machine
Note: Ensure the espresso machine is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
1.Remove the water reservoir and rinse clean. Depending on the descaling solution being used use one of the following:
A. Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling Tablets
Fill the water reservoir with 1 litre of warm water and place a descaling tablet into the reservoir. Once the tablet has dissolved replace the reservoir, this takes about
B. Sunbeam Liquid Descaler
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5litres of water, add 1 capful of Sunbeam Liquid Descaler and replace the reservoir.
C.Vinegar solution
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5litres of warm water, add 3 tablespoons of vinegar and replace the reservoir.
2.Should the filter handle be attached to the group head remove it, rinse thoroughly under running water and set aside.
3.Using a screwdriver unscrew the brewing filter/shower screen from the underside of the group head.
4.Remove and set aside the filter/screen and screw in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the filter/screen and screw once you have disassembled the group head.
5.Place a sufficiently large container under the group head.
6.Insert the power cord into a
Note: Remember if the ‘POWER’ light is flashing green this indicates that the espresso machine is on and is heating up. When the green light above the ‘POWER’ button stops flashing and turns to a constant red light this indicates that the espresso machine is heated and ready to use. Additionally the lights above the ‘MANUAL’,
single 
and 
double espresso buttons will show a constant green light.
7.Press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow half the solution to cycle through the group head and then once again press the ‘MANUAL’ button to stop the flow.
Important: Do not run descaling solution through the steam wand.
Note: As a safety mechanism the espresso machine is programmed to automatically stop the water flow after 240mls, therefore you will need to press the ‘MANUAL’ button again to restart the water flow.
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