Descaling - Krups XP52 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

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n When a thin white layer of powder starts to form in the tank, this is a sign that descaling is necessary.
See Section 8 for details on descaling. Please note that descaling should be performed periodically to
maintain optimum performance of your machine.
CLEANING OF THE DRIP TRAY
The drip tray must be emptied after each time the appliance is used. Lift up slightly and remove it from the
appliance.
If multiple espressos are prepared one after the other, it should be emptied from time to time (every 7 to
8 espressos approximately) (fig.19 and 20). The presence of water is normal and is not the sign of a leak.
If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little gentle dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry.
When reassembling the components, make sure everything is in the right place.
CLEANING OF THE BREWING HEAD AND FILTER HOLDER
n They must be cleaned after each use. Simply wipe a damp cloth over the percolation head (fig. 21)
and clean the filter holder under running water and use a small amount gentle dishwashing liquid.
n Do not use alcohol or solvent-based cleaning products.
n For best results, you can activate the "EJECT" button several times during rinsing. We recommend that
you shake the filter holder thoroughly in order to remove all of the water.
n Rinse and dry.
n When not using your espresso coffee maker, do not leave the filter holder on it, in order to prevent wear
to the seal.
For more thorough cleaning, the filter holder can be dismantled:
n You can remove the black plastic part where the coffee outlets and the "EJECT" button are to be found:
turn it to the left and pull sharply (fig. 22).
n Clean the various components under running water and a little gentle dishwashing liquid.
n Rinse and dry.
n Replace the black plastic part in the metal holder, turn it to the right until the two arrows on each
component line up.
If the percolation head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid using a screw-driver, clean it and refit it,
pressing down firmly (fig.23).
OF THE STEAM NOZZLE
n This accessory consists of 2 parts: one part which is the plastic support and the other which is the
metal protection cylinder.
n Before cleaning, unlock the nozzle from the articulated arm by turning it to the left. (fig.16, 16.2)
n Then slide the metal cylinder along the plastic support (fig.16.3).
n Clean these two parts with tap water and some mild washing-up liquid (fig.17).
n Rinse and dry.
n Once the parts have been properly cleaned, put the metal cylinder back on the support.
n Make sure that you don't damage the silicone seal which makes the nozzle watertight (fig.16.3).
n Insert the nozzle on the articulated arm then lock to the right (fig.18.1, 18.2).

8. DESCALING

The warranty does not cover machines which have become faulty because descaling was not periodically
performed. Descale your espresso machine regularly using Krups descaling kits (model F054),
available from Krups authorized service centers.
In addition to two packets of descaling powder, the kit also includes a water hardness tester to help you
determine the proper schedule for descaling your machine in normal use. The amount of scale that
develops depends on the hardness of the water used, but also the level of use. The schedule indicated
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