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CARE & CLEANING
DECALCIFYING
After regular use, hard water can cause
mineral build up in and on many of the
internal components, reducing water ow,
power of the machine, and a ecting the
quality of co ee. We advise decalcifying
the machine on aregular basis (every 2-3
months) using amixture of white vinegar
and water.
Solution for decalcifying
Diluted Solution (for softer water).
• 1 part white vinegar
• 2 parts cold tap water
Concentrated Solution (for harder water)
• 1 part white vinegar
• 1 part cold tap water
If an alternative decalcifying agent is used,
please follow the manufacturer’sinstructions
speci ed.
NOTE
DECALCIFYING THE MACHINE
• Ensure the Control Dial is in the ‘I’
position, the Power On/O button is o
and the machine is switched o at the
power outlet and unplugged.
• Remove the lter holder and pour the
mixture of white vinegar and water into
the water tank.
• Plug the machine into the power outlet
and switch on.
• Ensure Power On/O button is on and
the Control Dial is on the ‘I’ position.
• Place alarge container under both the
Group Head and the Steam Wand.
• Set the Control Dial to the
position
and let half the mixture of white vinegar
and water run through the Group Head.
• Set the Control Dial to the
position
and allow the remaining liquid to run
through the Steam Wand. When the
liquid stops owing, set the Control Dial
back to the ‘I’ position.
• After decalcifying, remove the water tank
and rinse thoroughly then re- ll with
fresh cold water.
• To rinse the machine, run half the water
through the Group Head and half
through the Steam Wand.
• The machine is ready for use.