Descaling
.Descaling of your espresso machine should be done fairly frequently with citric or tartaric acid.
However, we would advise you to use the Krups descaling solution which is available from Krups, Descaling
depends on the hardness of the water, but also on the frequency of use. Then follow the following method:
.Unscrew the strainer from the head of the appliance and clean it.
. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of the descaling product or a packet of KRUPS descaling solution, in 17 ounces of
lukewarm water and pour the whole batch into the empty water container.
.Place a container under the brewing head. Run through about 1/3 of the liquid
immediately, setting the selector to the LP position (9). Then turn machine back to the 0 position.
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. Wait for 10- 15 minutes to allow the descaler to take effect.
. Again, start the machine .h!? and allow the rest of the liquid to run through. Turn back to 0 position.
.Refill tank with fresh water and turn to the J:!? position. Turn back to 0 position. Repeat with fresh water one
more time.
.Replace the strainer on the head of the appliance (see section on For more thorough cleaning of the Perfect Froth
attachment, please refer to the section on « Cleaning the Machine ».
Problems, probable causes and how to correct them
Problems Probable Corrective
causes actions
Espresso not hot The accessories (cups,
Preheat the accessories
enough
filter basket and filter
(cups, filter, filter
holder are cold).
holder) See section
«Preparing an
espresso> >.
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