English - Art. No. 1130878 [4] Feb-24
Brief instructions descaling
English - Art. No. 1130878
Prerequisite:
• The unit is depressurised.
• This quick guide does not replace the manual. Only
descale the unit if you are familiar with the operation of
the Elmasteam 8 and are informed about the unit's
safety instructions.
• You have knowledge of how to fill and empty the unit,
attach the maintenance hose and use the rinsing set.
Duration:
Descaling takes at least 2.5 hours.
Accessories:
• Flushing set
• Maintenance hose
• Elma Steam Descaler
• Funnel
Gauge display
Rotary knob
Procedural method:
• The “service” program guides you through descaling steps 1 – 8. The
corresponding active descaling step lights up green on the pressure gauge.
Exception:
If the unit is operated with deionised water, descaling using the Elma Steam
Descaler is not necessary. If deionised water has been set in the settings
,
descaling ends automatically after rinsing (descaling step 2).
• Dissolve a bag of Elma Steam Descaler in 1.5 litres of mains water or softened
water.
Step 1
1. Set the rotary knob to service.
2. Press the rotary knob 2 seconds to confirm.
The descaling step 1 on the gauge illuminates as
green.
3. Open the pressure vessel screw cap.
4. Drain the device completely via the ball valve.