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7.1.2 Weekly cleaning of the machine
> Follow the step-by-step instructions in the “7.1.1 Machine cleaning when needed”
chapter until you reach the seat of the drip tray. Now clean the drip tray seat.
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Place the components back.
7.2 Brew group cleaning
7.2.1 Weekly brew group cleaning cycle
The brew group must be cleaned at least once a week.
Weekly cleaning of the brew group is a cleaning cycle with water (accurate rinsing).
Disassembly and cleaning phase
> Turn the machine off with the STAND-BY button. Wait for the STAND-BY button to
startashinganddisconnectthepowercordplug.
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Press the side buttons.
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Remove the drip tray.
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Open the service door.
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To remove the brew group:
• PlacethethumbonthePUSHbuttonandthentheotherngers,onthehandle.
• Press the PUSH button and pull the handle.
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Remove horizontally without rotating it.
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Clean the coffee outlet duct thoroughly with the appropriate cleaning tool, supplied
together with the machine.
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Remove the coffee residues drawer and wash it thoroughly.
> Wash the brew group accuratelywithlukewarm water and clean the upper lter
accurately.
Do not use detergents or soap to clean the brew group.
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Let the brew group air dry completely.
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Clean the inside of the machine accurately with a wet soft cloth.
Reassembly phase
> Insert the coffee residues drawer in its seat and check that it is placed correctly.
If the coffee residues drawer is not placed correctly, it might be impossible to place
the brew group in the machine.
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Make sure that the brew group is in the idle position: the two reference marks on the
side of the brew group must match.
> If they do not match, press the lever slightly downwards until it touches the base of
the brew group, so that the two check reference marks match.
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Press the PUSH button hard.
> Make sure that the brew group lock is in the correct position.
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If it is still lowered, raise it until it locks in place.
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Put the brew group back in place until it locks, without pressing the PUSH button.
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Put back the coffee grounds drawer with the drip tray inside the machine and close
the service door.
7.2.2 Monthly lubrication of the brew group (one cleaning cycle using a lubricant)
Lubricate the brew group after about 500 coffee cups brewed or at least once a month.
The lubricating grease for the brew group can be bought separately. For further details
please refer to the “10.1 Maintenance products” chapter. Perform the “Disassembly and
cleaning phase” of the “7.2.1 Weekly brew group cleaning cycle” procedure.
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Apply the grease uniformly on both side guides.
> Lubricate the shaft too.
Perform the “Reassembly phase” of the “7.2.1 Weekly brew group cleaning cycle”
procedure.
7.2.3 Monthly degreasing of the brew group (one cleaning cycle using a degreaser)
Launch this cleaning cycle with degreasing tablets after brewing 500 coffees or at least
once a month. This operation completes the brew group maintenance process. The
degreasing tablets are sold separately. For further details please refer to the “10.1
Maintenance products” chapter.
Degreasing tablets are recommended only for cleaning purposes, they have no
descaling properties. For descaling, use the Saeco descaling product and follow the
procedure described in the “7.5 Descaling cycle” chapter.
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Place a large container (1.5 l) under the dispensing spout.
Burning hazard! Be careful of hot water or steam sprays.
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MakesuretollthewatertankwithfreshwatertotheMAXlevel.
Do not place pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee compartment.
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Place a degreasing tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartment.
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