Nespresso EF 451 C 111 - Descaling

Citiz service manual
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6.2 Descaling
Use this chart to inform a customer when to descale the coffee machine depending on
local water hardness and average coffee consumption.
This machine is equipped with a descaling alarm. When both LEDs blink during ready
mode, your machine needs descaling.
6.2.1 Descaling procedure for models Citiz and Citiz & milk
Only use Nespresso descaler or descaling kit - never use vinegar!
Descaler can damage casing and contact surfaces.
Immediately clean drops of descaling solution.
The descaling chart is
based on a cup size of
40 ml.
fH ... French grade
dH ... German grade
CaCO
3
... Calcium carbonate
Water hardness:
Descale after:
The Citiz model is
shown as example.
1) Remove the capsule and close the
lever.
2) Empty the drip tray and used capsule
container.