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use. The amount of scale depends on the hardness of the water but also the level of use. The frequency
of descaling given by the F054 accessory is therefore purely indicative. However, you can refer to the
following table:
DESCALING FrEQuENCY
Ave. number
Soft water
coffees per week
(<19°th)
Less than 7
Once a year
From 7 to 20
Every 4 months
Over 20
Every 3 months
If in doubt, it is recommended to descale every month.
DESCALING Of THE STEAM AND COffEE CIRCUIT
n Empty the tank and put it back in place.
n If your product is equipped with our Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge F088, please remove this
cartridge before the descaling operation.
n Fill the tank with a mixture composed of three parts water for one part white vinegar or a mixture of ½
litre of water and a packet of citric or sulphamic acid available in the shops.
n Insert the filter holder (without espresso ground coffee) into the appliance and lock it by turning it to
the right as far as it will go.
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button.
n Immediately turn the switch to the "steam" position (without stopping at the "steam preheating"
position).
n Let the mixture run through the nozzle until steam appears.
n Turn the switch back to the "stop" position
n Place a container of sufficient volume under the filter holder.
n Once the light stops blinking, turn the switch to the "coffee" position and half of the mixture run
through.
n Turn the machine off using the "on off" button and leave the switch on the coffee position.
n After 15 minutes, turn the machine back on.
n Let the rest of the water run through.
n Turn the switch to the "stop" position.
RINSING
IMPORTANT!
After descaling, perform 2-3 rinsing operations with clear water (without espresso
ground coffee), as described in paragraph 5 "using for the first time".
Remember to rinse the steam nozzle by following the instructions below:
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button.
n Immediately turn the switch to the "steam" position (without stopping at the "steam preheating"
position).
n Let the water run through the nozzle until steam appears.
n Turn the switch back to the "stop" position.
The appliance is descaled and ready to be used again.
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Hard water
Very hard water
(19-30°th)
(>30°th)
Every 8 months
Every 6 months
Every 3 months
Every 2 months
Every 2 months
Every month
9. GuArANTEE
n This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee
will not apply.
n No repairs will be carried out due to a lack of descaling will be covered by the guarantee.
n If you have any problem or query please contact our Customer relations Team for expert help and advice.
Helpline: 0845 330 6460- uk
(01) 677 4003 - Ireland
or consult our web site: www.krups.co.uk
10. PrOBLEMS, PrOBABLE CAuSES AND COrrECTIVE ACTIONS
Problems
Possible causes
The espresso is not
The cups and the filter
hot enough.
holder are cold.
The filter holder is
You forgot to unlock the
blocked
filter.
You have not tightened the
The grounds are not
filter holder properly.
dry after water has
run through.
The flow rate depends on
the fineness of the coffee
used and can vary when
preparing the espresso
The coffee flows too
The ground coffee is too
slowly.
fine, too oily or floury.
The filter holder is dirty.
The water drip-through grid
is clogged.
No water in the tank.
Tank poorly fitted.
The filter is clogged. The
ground coffee is too fine.
The water does not
Your device is scaled up.
run through.
The Claris cartridge has
been replaced but not
primed.
The switch has not been
Water leaks from the
positioned on the «stop»
filter holder after an
position.
espresso has been
Formation of scale because
made.
of especially hard water.
The filter holder is clogged.
Coffee grounds in
the cup.
The grind is too fine.
Solutions
Preheat the accessories: cups and filter holder (see
paragraph 6).
Press "OPEN" while turning the filter holder to the
left.
Tighten the filter holder by turning it to the right as
far as it will go, up to the stop.
Choose a slightly larger grained ground coffee.
Clean your filter holder (see paragraph 8).
When the appliance has cooled, clean the
percolation head with a damp cloth. (fig.21).
Fill the tank.
Press firmly on the tank.
Clean the filter holder (see paragraph 8) and try a
less fine grind.
See paragraph 9.
See paragraph 5.
Turn off your appliance by positioning the switch
on the «stop» position. (fig.9).
Descale the appliance according to the manual
(see paragraph 9).
Clean the filter holder with hot water. Press
"EJECT" to eliminate the remnants of the grounds.
Shake to drain the water.
Choose a slightly larger grind.
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