Krups CALVI XP344 Mode D'emploi page 11

Regularly descaling your appliance, as described in paragraphs A and B for coffee and
steam function, is the main factor in prolonging its useful life. The frequency with which you
descale the appliance is related to the hardness of your water. Get advice from your water
supplier.
During this procedure, do not place your appliance on a marble work surface. The descaler
might alter it.
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To help you, below is a table indicating the frequency with which you should descale the
appliance depending on the hardness of the water used in the machine:
Average number of
coffees per week
Fewer than 7
From 7 - 20
More than 20
If in doubt, monthly descaling is recommended.
No repairs on the coffee machine in the case of:
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no descaling carried out,
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limescale build-up,
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accessories cleaned in a dishwasher,
will be covered by the guarantee.
A. Descaling the system
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Unplug the appliance.
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Insert the filter holder (without coffee) into the appliance and lock it in place, turning it
to the right as far as it will go (8).
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Place a container with a volume greater than 1/2 liter under the filter holder (13).
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Ensure that the selection button (D1) is in the O position (D1-1) (5).
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Fill the tank with a mixture of three parts water to one part vinegar.
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Plug the appliance in (1). Switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off button (6).
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When the temperature light on the on/off button remains on, you can then move the
selection button (D1) to the Espresso position (D1-2).
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Leave the mixture to cool (1/4 of the volume).
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Switch the appliance off by pressing the on/off button and leaving the selection button
(D1) in the Espresso position (D1-2).
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Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then repeat the procedure twice.
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Ensure that you do not empty the tank completely (in the case of deactivation, see
paragraph: USING FOR THE FIRST TIME).
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Now follow the descaling instructions for the steam function.
B. Descaling the steam system
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Place a container under the steam wand (9).
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Turn the selection button (D1) to the steam position (D1-4) (without switching off the
preheat function (D1-3).
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Switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off button (6).
DESCALING
DESCALING FREQUENCY
Soft water
(<19°f)
Once a year Every 8 months
Every 4 months Every 3 months
Every 3 months Every 2 months
Hard water Very hard water
(19-30°f)
Every 6 months
Every 2 months
Every month
(30-30°f)
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