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After continued use, your espresso machine
may develop a build-up of mineral deposits.
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 washer and screw
in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the washer
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
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