CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
You can also descale any time before 500 cycles if you notice an increase in the time
required to brew espresso, excessive steaming, or a build-up of white deposits on the
surface of the brew head. The frequency of cleaning may depend on the hardness of
your water.
Add about 1 1/4 cups of distilled vinegar to the water reservoir, then add water just
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up to the MAX line.
2. Insert the portafilter with an empty basket in it into the brew head.
3. Place a large heatproof cup or mug under the brew head.
4. Make sure the steam control knob is set to OFF, then plug the unit in.
5. Press the POWER button. The button will illuminate and the SINGLE-SHOT,
DOUBLE-SHOT, and MANUAL coffee buttons will slowly pulse as the unit begins
heating. Once heating is complete, the buttons will turn solid, indicating standby
mode.
6. Press the SINGLE-SHOT button to "brew" a single shot of espresso. The button will
remain lit during brewing and the unit will automatically return to standby mode
when brewing is complete.
7. Press the DOUBLE-SHOT button to "brew" a double shot of espresso. The button
will remain lit during brewing and the unit will automatically return to standby mode
when brewing is complete. Discard the water from the cup.
8. Press the STEAM button to enter steam mode. The SINGLE-SHOT, DOUBLE-SHOT,
and MANUAL coffee buttons will turn off and the STEAM button will slowly pulse as
it begins heating, then turn solid when ready for use.
9. Position the empty cup underneath the steam nozzle, making sure the nozzle is
well below the rim. Slowly turn the steam control knob counterclockwise and make
steam for about 2 minutes to descale the nozzle.
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