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DESCALING THE DRIP COFFEE SECTION
Over time, the lime contained in the water will cause
blockage that can prevent the machine from working
properly.
The coffee machine is equipped with a system for
controlling the amount of lime.
When the lime reaches a high level, the drip coffee ON
light begins to flash: this means it is time to descale.
To descale, proceed as follows:
1. Fill the carafe with clean cold water up to the 4 cup
level.
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid
(sold at drugstores) in the water.
3. Pour the solution into the tank and place it in the
machine.
4. Remove the filter from the filter-holder (to avoid
contamination).
5. Place the carafe with the lid on the warming plate.
6. Press the DRIP COFFEE ON/OFF button and let
one cup of solution run into the carafe; then turn off
the machine.
7. Leave the solution to work for one hour.
8. Turn the appliance back on and let the rest of the
solution percolate through.
9. To rinse, run the machine with water only (no
ground coffee) at least three times (three full water
tanks).
Repair of damage to the coffee machine caused by
lime scale is not covered by the warranty if descaling is
not performed regularly as described above.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
No espresso coffee is
delivered.
•The coffee is ground too finely.
• The holes in the filter-holder spouts
are obstructed.
• The filter is clogged.
No milk froth is formed
when making cappuccino.
• The milk is not cold enough.
• The splash hood is dirty.
• Use reduced fat (or preferably fat-
free) milk at refrigerator
temperature.
• Clean the splash hood thoroughly.
The drip coffee takes longer
to brew.
• The drip coffee machine needs to be
descaled.
• Descale as described in the section
DESCALING THE DRIP COFFEE
SECTION.
The coffee has an acidic
taste.
• Inadequate rinsing. •
Rinse the appliance as described in
the section DESCALING THE DRIP
COFFEE SECTION.
• Use medium grind coffee or coffee
ground expressly for espresso makers.
•Clean the spout holes.
• Clean the filter and holes thoroughly
using a pin (see Fig. 32).