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If your appliance requires a descaling cycle, the warning light
this case, please perform a descaling cycle as soon as possible. After approx. 2 litres
more have been extracted, the warning light
latest, the descaling cycle has to be promptly performed.
ATTENTION: In the event of an alarm, you should descale your machine immediately
in order to prevent the functionality from being reduced or the coffee quality from
degrading. Repairs to the espresso machine relative to limescale problems are not
covered by the warranty if the descaling procedure described below is not performed
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regularly.
Solis recommends descaling your Solis Grind & Infuse Compact espresso machine with
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a mixture of SOLIPOL special and water. Please use only SOLIPOL
703.02) for descaling the machine. Damages caused by the use of improper desca-
ling agent are not covered by warranty.
When the descaling alarm is displayed, please proceed as follows:
1. Switch the appliance off with the On/Off button and disconnect the power plug.
Turn the portafilter out of the brewing head.
2. Remove the water tank from the appliance and empty it out. Remove the Solis
water filter from the tank. Fill the water tank with 1.25 litres of water and
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1.25 litres of SOLIPOL special so that the tank is filled with 2.5 litres of descaling
solution. Place the water tank back on the rear of the appliance. Empty the drip
tray and reinsert drip tray and grid.
3. Place a large 2,5 litres container (e.g. a bowl or a baking mould etc.) on the
drip grid underneath the brewing head. The steam / hot water wand has to be
directed into the container.
4. Insert the plug. While the machine is switched off, simultaneously press and hold
both espresso buttons (
the On/Off switch for 3 seconds. The descaling program starts and the descaling
solution in the tank runs through the brewing head and through the steam / hot
water wand. During the descaling process, the function lights of the two espresso
buttons ( and ) are flashing as well as the descaling warning light.
Limestone residues are removed from the water circuit.
5. After multiple cycles and pauses, the descaling program is completed. The two
function lights of the espresso buttons (
can be emptied out during the pauses (in case it does not hold 2,5 litres).
6. Take the water tank off and pour away the descaling solution if there is any left.
Rinse the water tank multiple times under running water. Refill the clean water
tank with fresh, cold tap water.
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and ) and then immediately press and hold
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7. Now, the machine has to be rinsed to remove the descaling agent residues.
Empty the container and the drip tray. Reinstall the drip tray and the grid. Place
the container back underneath the brewing head resp. the steam / hot water
wand.
8. Press and hold both espresso buttons (
approx. 3 seconds until they start flashing, then release them. The rinsing
process starts and the water runs through the brewing head and the
steam / hot water wand. During the rinsing process, the buttons (
) as well as the descaling warning light are flashing. After multiple
cycles and pauses, the rinsing process is completed and the appliance switches
off.
9. Take the water tank off, empty it out, rinse it with clear water and reinstall the
water filter. Then, refill the water tank with fresh water and place it back on the
appliance. Empty the drip tray and clean it.
10. If you switch the appliance back on with the On/Off button, the descaling warn-
ing light has gone out. If the descaling warning light
please repeat the descaling process.
NOTE: Please wipe potential splashes of descaling solution on the appliance casing
away immediately, as the agent might damage the surface.
NOTE: If the descaling procedure is not completed correctly (e.g. no electricity), we
recommend to complete the procedure and rinse properly the appliance.
WARNING: Never submerge the power cord, the power plug, the grinder or
the appliance in water or any other liquid. During descaling, never remove
the water tank or allow it to empty completely.
STO RING THE SO LIS GRI N D & I N FUSE C OMP AC T
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ESPRESSO MAC HI NE
Store the cooled down, cleaned and dry machine in an upright position, ideally in
the original packaging. Do not place any items on the appliance.
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