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• Carefully clean the inside of the machine by
scraping it with a plastic or wooden fork (Figure
25) and then pick up all the residues using a
vacuum cleaner (Figure 26)
• Replace the brewing system by sliding it onto
the supports and the pin at the bottom. Then
push the PUSH symbol fully in until you hear a
click.
Check that the two red buttons have opened
back out, otherwise the service door cannot
close properly.
• If the brewing system is not inserted correctly until hearing the click, the
two red buttons have not opened out properly and the service door will
not close, and the machine will not operate. The light will start flashing
if this is the case.
• If it is difficult to insert the brewing system, squeeze it into size by
vigorously pressing from above and below at the same time (Figure 27).
• If it is still difficult to insert the brewing system, leave it out of the machine,
close the service door, unplug the machine from the power outlet and
then plug it in again. Wait for all the lights to go off, then open the door
and replace the brewing system.
• Replace the drip tray and used coffee container.
• Close the service door.
15.7 Decalcification:
• Due to the continuous heating of the water used to make espresso /
coffee, over time it is normal for the tubing inside the machine to fill with
lime scale. When the light starts flashing, it is time to decalcify the
machine.
• When the light switches on, the machine still can be used to prepare
espresso / coffee. But for the best tasting espresso / coffee, it is
recommended that you decalcify the machine when the light starts
to flash.
• The machine must be plugged in and turned on during the
decalcification process.
Proceed as follows:
• Prepare the solution as indicated on the packaging of the
decalcification product supplied with the machine. To the purchase the
decalcification solution, please contact a De’Longhi customer service
representative at 1-800-322-3848 (U.S. Only). Note: Only use the
decalcification solution supplied by De’Longhi.
• Pour the contents of the bottle (20 oz. / 0.5 liters) into the water tank and
then add water (20 oz. / 0.5 liters – as described in the instructions on the
bottle).
• Place a container (with a minimum capacity of 60 oz. / 1.5 liters) under the
milk frother (Figure 5).
• Turn the machine on by pressing the power button (Figure 6).
•Wait for the green and indicator lights to illuminate steadily (not
flashing).
• Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds (Figure 28). The
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