Renewal Of Water; Softener Regeneration; Stopping The Machine; Problems And Remedies - Rancilio Epoca E1 Uso Y Mantenimiento

11.3.1. Renewal of water in the boiler
(Fig.12)
To be carried out only by qualified personnel.
● Turn off the machine and wait for the pressure in
the boiler to diminish (gauge needl on "0").
● Remove the cup-holder grid.
● Insert a rubber hose (1) into the hose-end fitting (2)
● Loosen the hose-end fitting (2).
● Allow the water to flow out completely; then, close
the fitting (2) and remove the rubber hose (1).
● Refill the boiler (paragraph 7.3.).
11.3.2. Regeneration
Softener DP2 - DP4
Regenerate the water softener within the time-limi-
ts specified for the softener as follows:
DP2
nr.1 regeneration per month for 500 coffees/day;
nr.2 regenerations per month (once a fortnight) for
1000 coffees/day.
DP4
nr.1 regeneration per month for 1000 coffees/day;
nr.2 regenerations per month (once a fortnight) for
2000 coffees/day.
This table has been drawn up according to a water
hardness of 25 degress calculated on the French
scale.
See the documentation included with the softener
for the instructions for use.
Model S1 TANK (Fig.13)
operation to be carried out when the machi-
ne is off and cold and with the plug discon-
nected.
To be effected after the consumption of approx.15
litres of water (average hardness calculated as 35
degress on the French scale) or at least once a
month.
● Prepare a solution in a glass of water adding three
teaspoons of fine salt (the salt must be properly
dissolved).
● Drain the water-tank, see point 10.2.
● Slide the softener 1 (Fig.13) off the rubber tubing
2 and turn it over.
● Pour the solution through the filter and the resin,
letting it flow down freely.
● Wait about 5 minutes, then hold the softener un-
der a tap and rinse it with water. When the water
coming out of the softener is no longer salty, the
resins are regenerated and the softener is ready
for use once again.
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● Put the softener back on the rubber tube and
replace it horizontally on the bottom of the tank.
● On completion of this operation, the machine can
be started up again by repeating the procedure
described in paragraph 7.3.

12. STOPPING THE MACHINE

A - Temporary stop
● Carry out cleaning and maintenance operations.
● Wind up the cable and fasten it to the machine
with sticky tape.
● Cover the machine and place it in a dry room. Do
not leave it exposed to atmospheric agents and
do not allow it to be touched by children or unift
persons.
To disconnect from the main power supply, consult
qualified personnel.
B - Definitive stop
● Besides carrying out the operations necessary for
a temporary stop, cut off the cable, pack the ma-
chine in cardboard, polystyrene or other packing
material and consign it to firms authorized for its
disposal or to second-hand goods dealers.

13. PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

check operations to be carried out by the
user with the plug disconnected.
For any type of problem or inconvenience
not specifically indicated, disconnect the
plug and contact our service centre without
attempting any direct repairs.
A) The machine does not start:
- check that the plug is connected;
- in case of power failure wait for the power to return
and check if the earth leakage protection circuit
breaker or the main switch is on;
- check the condition of the plug and the supply
cable; if damaged have them replaced by qualified
personnel.
B) There is water under the machine:
- check that the drainage tray is not obstructed.
C) Slow dispensing:
- check that the filters and delivery heads are
clean;
- check that the coffee is not too finely ground.
D) Irregular steam delivery:
- check that the nozzles are not obstructed.