Krups Virtuoso XP442 Mode D'emploi page 6

„ Water tank : Rinse the inside of the tank regularly. When a fine white layer appears in the
tank, descale the appliance (refer to the section on descaling).
„ Drip tray : Clean the drip tray (I) and its grid (H) using water and a little mild detergent
(30-31). Rinse and dry.
„ Filter holder, filters : Using a damp cloth, clean the filter holder mount regularly in order
to remove possible coffee residues stuck to the surface. In order to prolong the useful life
of the watertight seal on the brewing head, do not put the filter holder back in place if the
coffee machine is not to be used for extended periods. To remove any deposits that could
block the flow of your 1 or 2 cup filter, you may use the needle.
„ Steam nozzle : To prevent milk from drying inside the nozzle, please clean it after each
use. To do this, follow the steps for foaming the milk, replacing 100 ml of milk with 60
ml of water. After turning off the steam, quickly and carefully clean the steam nozzle
using a damp sponge (in order to remove any residue). Pull the tube of the steam nozzle
downwards. Carefully clean the steam nozzle with lukewarm water (28) (29). Fit the tube
back onto the steam nozzle.
IMPORTANT! Warning! Do not clean any parts of this appliance in a
dishwasher.
DESCALING
The machine can be descaled at any time, even if the descaling light is not on. However,
the coffee machine auto counts the use cycles and gives the alert when the machine must
be descaled : when the 1 cup espresso button
and the 2 cups espresso button white light is lit, the machine needs to be descaled.
1. Prepare the descaler in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, add to the water
tank and fill with approx. 750 ml drinking water (2). Place the tank in the machine (3).
2. Place a receptacle with a capacity of at least 1 litre underneath the spouts.
3. Insert the filter holder without filter.
4. Press 1 cup and 2 cup espresso buttons
to auto descaling program. white light and
buttons, machine will go to descaling status automatically. The water pump will work for
10 seconds and then stop for 120 seconds. This cycle will repeat until the water tank is
empty.
5. Once descaling finishes, 2 espresso buttons
6. Pour drinking water in the tank and rinse the whole water flowing system (without using
coffee, repeat making coffee steps, making hot water and steaming).
IMPORTANT! After descaling, rinse 2-3 times using clean water (no coffee),
as described in the "FIRST USE" paragraph. Do not forget to rinse the
nozzle. The appliance is now descaled and ready for use again.
No repairs on the coffee machine will be covered by the guarantee in case of:
– no descaling carried out,
– limescale build-up,
– accessories cleaned in a dishwasher.
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white light and orange light flash in turn
at the same time for 3 seconds to go
white light flash in turn. Release the
white light will stay lit.
GUARANTEE
This appliance carries a manufacturer's 2 year guarantee. This appliance has been designed
for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the
instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
Any repairs that have to be carried out due to a build-up of limescale shall not be covered
by the guarantee.
For any after-sales problem or for spare parts, please contact an approved service centre.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
The coffee is very weak. You have not used enough
coffee.
The espresso flows too The coffee is too fine, too
slowly. coarse or too mealy.
The filter holder is dirty.
The head of the filter holder is
clogged.
Your machine has a scale
build up.
There is too much coffee.
A continuous flow of water Your machine is becoming
pours from the filter holder clogged with scale because
after making an espresso. the water is particularly hard.
Coffee grounds are present The filter holder is clogged.
in the cup.
The coffee grounds are too
fine.
The seal on the head of the
filter holder is clogged.
SOLUTIONS
Add more coffee.
Choose slightly larger
coffee grounds.
Clean your filter holder
using the instructions in
the section: CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE
When the appliance has
cooled, clean the grill
through which the water
flows using a damp
sponge.
Descale the machine
(refer to the section :
DESCALING)
Observe the maximum
limits when filling the
filter.
Descale the machine
(refer to the section :
DESCALING)
Clean the filter holder
using hot water.
Use slightly larger coffee
grounds.
Clean the filter holder
and the seal with a damp
sponge.
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