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11.5 Integrated descaling programme
The integrated descaling program removes lime scale in the interior of the
appliance. It takes a total of approximately 15 minutes. The symbol for descaling
ashes during the entire process.
Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“
on page 51).
Caution!
– Carry out the integrated descaling programme every 3 months or when the
descaling symbol illuminates on the display.
– Only use Melitta
®
ANTI CALC Espresso Machines descaling agent. These
cleaning tabs are specically designed for the Melitta
®
CAFFEO
®
.
– Never use vinegar or other descaling agents.
Run the integrated descaling programme as follows:
1 Before descaling, remove – if necessary – the Melitta
®
Claris
®
water
lter from the water tank (see page 52).
2 Press the button for two-cup dispensing and the ON/OFF button
simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
→ The descaling symbol and the drip tray symbol illuminate.
Phase 1
During Phase 1, one bean symbol is shown on the display.
3 Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
4 Reinsert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container, and place
the coffee grounds container under the Perfect Cappuccino.
→ The symbol for the water reservoir illuminates.
5 Lift the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, no. 3) and pull the water tank up
and out of the appliance and then empty it completely.
6 Add the descaling agent (e.g. Melitta
®
ANTI CALC Espresso Machines
liquid descaling agent) to the water tank according to the instructions on
the packaging.