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DECALCIFYING
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner func-
tioning components, reducing the brewing flow, power of the machine, and affecting the
qualityofespresso.Weadvisedecalcifyingthemachineonaregularbasisusingaliquid
discaler (f.e. Gastroback Premium Descaler 98175). Follow the instructions provided.
WARNING: Do not immerse power cord, power plug or aplliancein water or any other
liquid.Tthewatertankshouldneverberemovedorcompletelyemptiedduringdecalcifying.
DECALCIFYING THE APPLIANCE
Preventing calcification:
Thewatertankofyourespressomachineisequippedwitha
water filter, which helps to prevent the calcification. We recommend to replace the water fil-
ter every 2 months or after 60 fillings of the water tank. Due to hard water scale deposits in-
side the machine may occur which will affect the flow of water and thus affect the machine's
performanceandthequalityofthecoffee.Inordertoprolongtheintervalsbetweenthe
decalcifying, use the original Gastroback water filter (No.: 97765). Follow the instructions
described in ›Installing / Replacing the Filter in the Water Tank‹.
Decalcifying: For prevention of severe calcification, we recommend that you descale the
machine regularly, taking into account the degree of hardness of your water. Here, the use
of gentle descaler, that does not affect any metal, is important. Please use for decalcifying
only the Gastroback Premium Descaler (Art. No.: 98175). This Descaler contains special
metal gentle additives and is matched to the components used in our machines. Using the
Gastroback Premium Descaler a mixture of 50 ml descaler and max. 750 ml of water is
recommended. Due to the differences of water hardness and we can not make any precise
specificationsonthefrequencyonthedecalcifying.Thefollowingtableisanon-binding
recommendation and is for guidance only.
hardness range Recommended Frequency Litre or Weeks
mild every150Litre every 16 to 20 weeks
medium every90Litre every 4 to 8 weeks
hard every60Litre every 2 to 4 weeks or
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