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n For best results, you can activate the "EJECT" button several times during rinsing. We recommend that
you shake the filter holder thoroughly in order to remove all the water.
n Rinse and dry.
n When not using your espresso coffee maker, do not leave the filter holder on it, in order to prevent wear
to the seal.
For more thorough cleaning, the filter holder can be dismantled:
n You can remove the black plastic part where the coffee outlets and the "EJECT" button are to be found:
turn it to the left and pull sharply (fig. 22).
n Clean the various components under running water and a little gentle washing-up liquid.
n Rinse and dry.
n Replace the black plastic part in the metal holder, turn it to the right until the two arrows on each
component line up.
If the brew head is heavily clogged, unscrew the grid using a screw-driver, clean it put it back, pressing
down firmly (fig.23).
OF THE STEAM NOZZLE
n This accessory consists of 2 parts: one part which is the plastic support and the other which is the metal
protection cylinder.
n Before cleaning, unlock the nozzle from the articulated arm by turning it to the left (fig.16, 16.2).
n Then slide the metal cylinder along the plastic support (fig.16.3).
n Clean these two parts with tap water and some mild washing-up liquid (fig.17).
n Rinse and dry.
n Once the parts have been properly cleaned, put the metal cylinder back on the support.
n Make sure that you don't damage the silicone seal which makes the nozzle watertight (fig.16.3).
n Insert the nozzle on the articulated arm then lock to the right (fig.18.1, 18.2).
8. DESCALING
The guarantee does not cover appliances which become faulty because the descaling operations have not
been carried out regularly.
Descale your espresso maker regularly using white vinegar or a packet of citric or sulphamic acid which you
can buy in most hardware stores.
We recommend that you use the Krups descaling accessory, reference F054, available in Krups
authorized service centers. In addition to two descaling bags, this accessory includes a water hardness
tape tester to assess the required frequency with which your appliance should be descaled, in normal use.
The amount of scale depends on the hardness of the water but also on the level of use. The frequency of
descaling given by the F054 accessory is therefore purely indicative. However, you can refer to the
following table:
Average # of
espressos / week
Less than 7
From 7 to 20
Over 20
DESCALING THE STEAM AND COFFEE CIRCUITS
n Empty the tank and put it back in place.
n If your product is equipped with our Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge F088, please remove this
cartridge before the descaling operation.
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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