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After continued use, your espresso machine
may develop a build-up of mineral deposits
and oils. Thus your machine will require
occasional ‘descaling’.
We recommend that you descale your
machine every 2-3 months, although this
period will depend on the hardness of water
and frequency of use of the machine.
Descaling solution
Use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, which is
available at any Sunbeam Service Centre
listed at the back of this book. Alternatively,
dissolve 2 dessertspoons of tartaric acid
(créme of tartar) or citric acid in half a litre
of lukewarm water.
Important: Do not use vinegar.
Descaling the espresso machine
Note: Ensure that the espresso machine is
turned off and the power cord is
unplugged.
1. Remove the water reservoir from the
machine and if necessary empty any
water.
2. Remove the drip tray and place it out of
the way.
3. Remove the filter holder from the
machine and rinse it thoroughly under
running water and set aside.
4. Place a cloth/tea towel on the bench and
carefully turn the machine upside down.
The machine should now be on the
warming plate resting on the cloth/tea
towel.
5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the brewing
filter from the brewing head.
6. Remove and set aside the brew head
rubber seal and screw in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the brew
head rubber seal and screw once
you have removed them from the
brewing filter.
7. Remove the filter from the centre hole
using the tip of a fork or a skewer. Wash
the filter and rubber seal in hot soapy
water, rinse and dry well. Set aside in a
safe place.
8. Using a small brush, scrub in and around
the area of the brewing head, removing
all coffee granules.
9. Remove the froth enhancing steam
attachment, wash thoroughly under
running water and set aside. Wipe down
the steam nozzle with a small brush.
10.Turn the machine upright, so that it is
now sitting correctly on the bench.
11.Place the water reservoir onto the
machine and fill with the descaling
solution.
12.Place a large container under the brewing
head and another container under the
steam nozzle.
13. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V
AC power outlet and turn the power ‘On’.
14. Turn the selector dial to the setting.
Run through about
1
/
3
of the liquid
immediately.
15. Once you have run through about
1
/
3
of
the liquid turn the selector dial to
the setting and allow the solution
to come through the steam nozzle
for 2 minutes.
Descaling