EN
DESCALING PROCEDURE
The normal use of the machine with natural mineral water, both in bottle
and from the tap, entails the formation of limescale.
It is recommended to carry out the descaling cycle every 300 cups of
coff ee (otherwise every 3-4 months) and/or when a constant decrease
of the dispensed coff ee fl ow is noticed.
THE FREQUENCY OF THIS OPERATION DEPENDS ON THE
HARDNESS OF WATER USED.
A)
Pour a dose of Bialetti descaling solution or equivalent (provided it
is not toxic and is suitable for coff ee machines) into the water tank
(4).
DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR VINE-
GAR-BASED SOLUTIONS AS DESCAL-
ING AGENT.
Fill the tank with cold water up to the MAX level.
B)
Press the button (2) to switch the machine on. Wait until it remains
C)
steady on.
Make sure the machines does not contain any capsule. If needed,
D)
open and close the lever (1).
Place a suitable cup on the apposite rack and start the cleaning mode
E)
using the pour button for 5 secs.
DURING THIS MODE, FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE, THE
MACHINE DISPENSES WATER INTERMITTENTLY IN ORDER
TO CLEAN AND RINSE THE INNER CIRCUITS OF THE
MACHINE DEEPLY. AFTER ONE MINUTE, DISPENSING IS
CONTINUOUS AGAIN. DURING THE WHOLE CYCLE, THE
LIGHT ON THE BUTTON BLINKS GREEN QUICKLY.
Stop the cleaning mode by pressing the button (2) again when water
F)
reaches about half of the tank capacity.
Let the descaling agent act for aprox.ly 15-20 minutes with the
G)
machine off .
Switch the machine on and carry out again the operations described
H)
in point E) until the tank is completely empty.
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7. Maintenance