Descaling The System - Krups XP345 Mode D'emploi

IMPORTANT!
Warning! Do not clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.
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
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 litre under the filter holder (13).
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Ensure that the selector knob (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 or citric/sulfamic
acid.
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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 selector knob (D1) to the Espresso position (D1-2).
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Allow 1/4 of the mixture (250ml) to run through.
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Switch the appliance off by pressing the on/off button and leaving the selector
knob (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.
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DESCALING
DESCALING FREQUENCY
Soft water
(<19°f)
Once a year
Every 4 months
Every 3 months
If in doubt, monthly descaling is recommended.
Hard water
(19-30°f)
Every 8 months
Every 3 months
Every 2 months
Very hard water
(30-30°f)
Every 6 months
Every 2 months
Every month