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When the temperature light on the on/off button remains on, you can then move
the selection button (D1) to the Espresso position (D1-2).
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Leave the mixture to cool (1/4 of the volume).
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Switch the appliance off by pressing the on/off button and leaving the selection
button (D1) in the Espresso position (D1-2).
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Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then repeat the procedure twice.
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Ensure that you do not empty the tank completely (in the case of deactivation, see
paragraph: USING FOR THE FIRST TIME).
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Now follow the descaling instructions for the steam function.
B. Descaling the steam system
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Place a container under the steam wand (9).
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Turn the selection button (D1) to the steam position (D1-4) (without switching off
the preheat function (D1-3).
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Switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off button (6).
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Leave the mixture to flow through the wand until steam appears.
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Turn the selection button to the O position (D1-1) (12).
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At this time the appliance will cool automatically, starting two to three pump cycles
intermittently. Hot water and/or steam will flow into the drip tray.
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Wait 2 to 4 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
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Ensure that you do not empty the tank completely (in the case of deactivation, see
paragraph: USING FOR THE FIRST TIME).
C. Rinsing
IMPORTANT!
After descaling, rinse two or three times with clean water (without coffee),
as described in the paragraph on " USING FOR THE FIRST TIME".
Do not forget to rinse the steam wand. The appliance has been descaled
and is ready to use again.
GUARANTEE
Your appliance is guaranteed, however, any connection or handling error, or use other
that that described in the instructions will render the guarantee void.
This appliance is guaranteed for domestic use only, any other type of use will render
the guarantee void.
No repairs due to a build-up of limescale shall be covered by the guarantee.
For any after-sales problem or for spare parts, please contact your retailer or an
approved service centre.
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SOLUTIONS TO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
The grounds are very You haven't added enough
damp. ground coffee.
The espresso flows The ground coffee is too
through too slowly. fine, too greasy or floury.
The filter holder is dirty.
The grid through which the
water passes is clogged.
Your appliance has a build-
up of limescale.
The user sees prolonged Scale build-up is occurring
water flow from the filter on your machine because
holder after making an of particularly hard water.
espresso.
Presence of coffee grounds The filter holder is clogged. Clean the filter holder with
in the cup.
The coffee is too fine.
The hinge on which the
filter holder is mounted is
clogged.
No crema on the espresso. The coffee is too old.
The coffee is not suitable
for espresso.
There is too little coffee in
the filter.
The water tank leaks when The valve at the bottom
carried. of the tank is dirty or
defective.
The valve is blocked by
limescale.
SOLUTIONS
Add more coffee.
Choose a slightly more
granular coffee.
Clean the filter holder
according to the instructions
in paragraph CLEANING
AND SERVICING - B. The
filter holder. Clean also the
filter.
When the appliance has
cooled, clean the grid with
a damp sponge.
Descale your machine
according to the instructions
in the user manual.
Immediately descale
your machine as per the
directions for use.
hot water.
Use a slightly more
granular coffee.
Clean the filter holder
mount and hinge with a
damp sponge.
Use freshly ground coffee.
Use finer ground coffee.
Add ground coffee.
Clean the water tank and
open the valve at the bottom
of the tank with a finger.
Descale your machine
according to the
instructions in the user
manual.
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