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To remove any coffee that is present in the drip tray, remove the grid and use a sponge to clean the drip tray
recess.
• Do not place the appliance under running water.
• Rinse the pod holder regularly using hot water and washing-up liquid.
• Clean the outside of the appliance and the drip tray regularly using a damp sponge or a soft cloth.
• Rinse the water tank regularly with plenty of water.
• When scale makes the water tank opaque, carrying out a descaling operation. See descaling table below.
• Do not use alcohol, solvent based products or harsh abrasives to clean the appliance.
Regular descaling of your appliance is the best guarantee for its long life. The frequency of the descaling of your
appliance depends on the hardness of the water and the use of the appliance:
If in doubt as to the hardness of your water, descale your appliance every two months.
Note: Repairs to coffee makers will not be carried out if the appliance has not been descaled or used in
accordance with the instructions for use.
Warning: The chemical substances of descaling products may damage your work top (marble or stone) or any
other surface that they may come into contact with.
• Plug in the appliance.
• Open the percolator head and remove the pod holder.
• Close the head and lock it into position .
• Place a container with a capacity of 0.5 litres under the coffee tube.
• Fill the water tank halfway with water then add the descaling product in the following quantities:
- Descaling powder (citric ) available from shops: 40 g or 5 teaspoonfuls.
- White Vinegar available from hardware stores: 1 cupful (~ 100 ml)
• Fit the water tank into place.
Warning: at this stage, check that the pod holder is not inside the head, that the he head is closed and in the
locked position .
• Press the button.
• wait until the end of the cycle and for the light to stop flashing, then repeat the operation until the water tank
is empty.
• Rinse the water tank with plenty of water, then fill it again halfway with cold drinking water.
• Repeat these steps to rinse the appliance, until the water tank is empty.
Warning: the rinsing phase is important. The taste of the coffee served after descaling may be impaired if rinsing
is not carried out correctly.
DESCALING
Number of coffees per
week
Soft water (<19°th) Hard water (19° - 30°th) Very hard water (>30°th)
Less than 7 Once a year Every 8 months Every 6 months
Between 7 and 20 Every 4 months Every 3 months Every 2 months
More than 20 Every 3 months Every 2 months Every month
