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13. DESCALING
25
Minutes
• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the descaler pack.
• It is important to use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result
in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
• Descaler could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.
• IF PRESENT, REMOVE THE WATER SOFTENER FILTER.
Descale the machine when the
orange light on the
ton flashes.
Setting the water hardness (see Section
8) will increase (harder water) or decre-
ase (softer water) the frequency of the
need to descale the machine.
4. Turn the steam dial to the
position.
Decalcificante per macchine da caffè
Descaler for coffee machines
Détartrant pour machines à café
Entkalker für Kaffeemaschinen
De'Longhi Appliances s.r.l.
Via L. Seitz, 47 31100 Treviso - ITALY
Tel. +39 0422 4131
5413218631/04.15
1. Make sure the portafilter
is not attached and po-
but-
sition a container under
the hot water spout and
brewing unit
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5. Press the
start descaling
+
1
2. Fill the tank with the des-
caler solution, obtained
by diluting the descaler
provided with water (fill
the water tank up to the
MAX level).
6. The descale programme starts and the descaler liquid
comes out of the steam wand and brewing unit. The des-
cale program removes limescale deposits from inside the
appliance by automatically performing a series of rinses
and pauses until the tank is empty.
Please note:
During descaling, to clean the brewing unit, close the steam
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dial from time to time to deliver small quantities of descaler
button to
from the brewing unit.
Delivery stops and the orange
indicating that descaling is still underway.
This indicates that it is necessary to proceed with rinsing: see next
steps.
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up to
MAX level
2
+
up to
3. Press and hold the
MAX level
button for 10 seconds
until the three buttons
flash in sequence.
light continues to flash,
10
seconds
10
3
seconds