6.4 Descaling the coffeemaker
When the message 'CALC' appears on the display
(after approx. 60 brewing processes), you need
to descale the coffeemaker, as scale can clog the
coffeemaker.
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the
coffeemaker and guarantees optimal brewing
results and a constant brewing time for a long
time. Descale the coffeemaker:
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every 120 brewing cycles if you use soft water
(up to 18dH).
•
every 60 brewing cycles if you use hard water
(over 18dH).
You can contact your local water board for
information about the water hardness in your
area.
Note:
D
If you do not know the water hardness in your
area and are unable to contact your local water
board, we advise you to descale the appliance
every time the 'CALC' message appears on the
display.
Note:
D
To remove the 'CALC' message from the display,
press the 4-10 cups button and the STRENGTH
button simultaneously.
Open the water reservoir lid.
1
Fill the water reservoir with 7 cups of white
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vinegar (5% acetic acid) and 3 cups of
water (Fig. 36).
Place a paper filter (no. 4) in the filter basket
3
and close the filter basket holder.
Put the empty jug in the appliance (Fig. 7).
4
Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
5
Press the start/standby button (Fig. 2).
6
Press the pre-ground coffee button to switch
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off the grinder. Then press the start/standby
button to start the brewing process. (Fig. 8)
Wait until half of the vinegar-water solution
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has flowed into the jug. Then press the start/
standby button to stop the brewing process
and let the solution act for at least 15 minutes.
Press the start/standby button to switch the
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coffeemaker back on and let the appliance
complete the brewing process.
Empty the jug and throw away the paper filter.
10
Fill the water reservoir with cold water
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and press the start/standby button to
start another brewing process. Let the
coffeemaker complete the entire brewing
process and empty the jug.
Repeat step 12 until the water no longer
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tastes or smells like vinegar.
Clean the filter basket and the jug with hot
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water and some washing-up liquid.
7 Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
8 Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve
the environment (Fig. 37).
9 Guarantee and
support
If you need information or support, please
visit www.philips.com/support or read the
separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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