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by the water hardness tester is a general guideline only. Keep in mind that you may have to descale more
frequently than indicated.
Ave. number
coffees per week
Less than 7
From 7 to 20
Over 20
DESCALING THE MACHINE
n Empty the tank and replace. If you are using a Claris cartridge (model F088) in your water tank, remove
the cartridge before descaling.
n Follow the instructions for using the Krups descaling powder inside the kit.
n Then insert the filter holder (without espresso grounds) and lock into place by turning to the right.
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button.
n Immediately turn the switch to the "steam" position (without stopping at the "steam preheating"
position).
n Let the mixture run through the nozzle until steam appears.
n Turn the switch back to the "stop" position
n Place a container of sufficient volume under the filter holder.
n Once the light stops blinking, turn the switch to the "coffee" position and allow half of the mixture to
run through the machine.
n Turn the machine off using the "on off" button and leave the switch on the coffee position.
n After 15 minutes, turn the machine back on.
n Let the rest of the water run through.
n Turn the switch to the "stop" position.
RINSING
IMPORTANT!
After descaling, perform 2-3 rinsing operations with clear water (without espresso
ground coffee), as described in paragraph 4 "USING".
Remember to rinse the steam nozzle by following the instructions below:
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button.
n Immediately turn the switch to the "steam" position (without stopping at the "steam preheating"
position).
n Let the water run through the nozzle until steam appears.
n Turn the switch back to the "stop" position.
The appliance is descaled and ready to be used again.
DESCALING FREQUENCY
Soft water
(<19°th)
Once a year
Every 4 months
Every 3 months
If in doubt, it is recommended to descale every month.
Hard water Very hard water
(19-30°th)
Every 8 months Every 6 months
Every 3 months Every 2 months
Every 2 months Every month
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(>30°th)
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