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Scale is a surface build up of minerals that
naturally occur over time in all appliances
that are involved with the heating of water.
Therefore the espresso machine will require
occasional descaling. It is recommended
that the espresso machine is descaled every
4-6 months, this will vary depending on the
frequency of use.
Descaling solution
Use any of the following when descaling the
espresso machine:
Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling
Tablets
Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, or
Vinegar Solution.
Descaling the espresso machine
Note: Ensure the espresso machine is turned
off and the power cord is unplugged.
1. Remove the water reservoir and rinse clean.
Depending on the descaling solution being
used use one of the following:
A. Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling
Tablets
Fill the water reservoir with 1 litre of warm
water and place a descaling tablet into the
reservoir. Once the tablet has dissolved
replace the reservoir, this takes about 5-7
minutes.
B. Sunbeam Liquid Descaler
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5 litres of water, add 1 capful of
Sunbeam Liquid Descaler and replace the
reservoir.
C. Vinegar solution
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5 litres of warm water, add 3 tablespoons
of vinegar and replace the reservoir.
2. Should the filter handle be attached to
the group head remove it, rinse thoroughly
under running water and set aside.
3. Using a screwdriver unscrew the brewing
filter/shower screen from the underside of
the group head.
4. Remove and set aside the filter/screen,
washer and screw in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the filter/
screen, washer and screw once you have
disassembled the group head.
5. Using a small brush scrub in and around
the area at the brewing head, removing all
coffee granules.
6. Place a sufficiently large container under
the group head.
7. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC
power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’.
Press the power switch to turn the espresso
machine on.
Note: Remember if the 'HEATING' light is
on the espresso machine is adjusting the
temperature of the heating system.
Once the espresso machine is heated to the
correct temperature, 'HEATING' light will go
off, this indicates that the espresso machine
is heated and ready to use.
8. Turn the operating dial clockwise to the
espresso setting and allow half the
solution to cycle through the group head.
Important: Do not run descaling solution
through the steam wand.
Note: Depending on the size of the container
under the group head on occasion this may
need to be emptied throughout this process.
9. After half the solution has cycled through
turn the operating dial to the off position
to stop the flow and then press the power
switch to turn the machine off.
Descaling