M O N T H LY M A I N T E N A N C E
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We recommend cleaning the appliance every month. To clean the appliance:
1.
Switch off and unplug the appliance.
Make sure the portafilter is not hot when removing the spout.
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2.
Unscrew the spout of the portafilter p.
3.
Soak the following parts in warm water and a mild detergent:
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Portafilter
(only the metal parts).
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Spout
Unscrew the steaming nozzle from the steaming wand e.
4.
If the nozzle opening is blocked, you can use the pin on the cleaning tablet holder to remove the
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blockage. If you cannot unblock the nozzle with the pin, rinse the nozzle with warm water and try
again.
5.
Rinse the nozzle in warm water.
Gently screw the nozzle back onto the steaming wand e.
6.
Clean the appliance and the water tank
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8.
Dry the appliance and the water tank 9.
9.
Plug in and switch on the appliance.
U S I N G T H E B R E W I N G H E A D C L E A N I N G C YC L E
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Clean the appliance with a cleaning tablet when the double cup extraction button flashes white and red
and the single cup extraction button lights up white continuously.
For cleaning the brewing head, please use a cleaning tablets which are suitable for espresso machines.
For best results, we recommend SOLITABS (Art.-no. 993.02) which is available in selected countries.
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1.
Plug in and switch on the appliance.
Fill the water tank
2.
with water up to the MAX marking.
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Place a double cup filter
into the portafilter p.
3.
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Place the rubber insert for cleaning
into the double cup filter g.
4.
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Insert and rotate the portafilter
into the brewing head 6. Make sure the handle is aligned with
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the CLOSE marking.
Place a container (min. 500 ml) underneath the brewing head 6.
6.
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Press the programming button 4.
8.
Press the double cup extraction button
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The procedure takes about 10 minutes. When the procedure is finished, the appliance beeps twice and
both cup extraction buttons light up.
9.
Let the appliance cool down.
10. Remove the portafilter
from the brewing head 6.
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11. Remove the rubber insert for cleaning
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12. Clean the appliance as described in chapter Daily maintenance.
D E S C A L I N G
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Descale the appliance when the steam button flashes red and both cup extraction buttons light up white
continuously.
For descaling of the machine, please use a descaling agent which is suitable for espresso machines.
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with a soft and damp cloth.
to start the rinsing procedure.
from the portafilter p.
When the descaling alarm shows up, descale the appliance immediately to
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avoid permanent damage to the appliance. Damage related to limescale
is not covered by warranty if the descaling procedure is not performed
regularly as described in this chapter.
Wipe off spilled descaling solution immediately. The descaling solution can
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damage the surface of the appliance.
1.
Switch off and unplug the appliance.
Empty the drip tray
2.
(see chapter Weekly maintenance).
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Remove the water tank
3.
from the appliance.
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Empty the water tank
4.
above a sink.
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Remove the water filter cartridge
from the water tank 9.
5.
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Fill the water tank
6.
with descaling agent and water. The minimum level required for descaling is 1
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litre.
For best results, we recommend Solipol special (Art.-no. 703.02) which is available in selected
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countries.
7.
Insert the water tank
into the appliance.
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8.
Place a large container (> 2.5 l) underneath the brewing head 6.
When using a container with a capacity of less than 2.5 l, empty the container during pauses in the
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descaling process.
9.
Aim the steaming wand
into the container
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10. Plug in and switch on the appliance.
11. Press the programming button 4.
12. Press the steaming function button
to start the descaling process. During one of these cycles,
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turn on the steaming knob q.
The descaling process takes 15 minutes.
If the descaling procedure is interrupted (e.g. during a power loss) we
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recommend to complete the procedure when the interruption is solved.
Rinse the appliance thoroughly when the process is finished.
When the first part of the process is finished the appliance beeps twice and the appliance is ready for
rinsing:
13. Remove the water tank
from the appliance.
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14. Empty the water tank
above a sink.
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15. Rinse the water tank
multiple times under a tap.
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16. Fill the water tank
with cold tap water.
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17. Insert the water tank
into the appliance.
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18. Empty the container and the drip tray t.
19. Place back the container and the drip tray t.
20. Press the steaming function button
to start the rinsing process. Open the steaming knob
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for a few seconds.
When the rinsing process is finished the appliance beeps twice.
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