Descaling U - DeLonghi ELETTA EXPLORE ECAM45.5Y Serie Instrucciones De Uso

5. Wash in a dishwasher (recommended) or by hand as indi-
cated below:
• In a dishwasher: Rinse all the above components and the
milk carafe with hot running water (at least 104°F / 40°C),
then place them in the top basket of the dishwasher - avoid
high temperature programs
• By hand: Thoroughly rinse all the components and the milk
carafe with hot running water (at least 104°F / 40°C) to re-
move all visible milk residues; make sure to run the water
through the holes in the lid (fig. 38). Then immerse all the
components in hot water (at least 104°F / 40°C) and mild
detergent for at least 30 minutes. Rinse all the above com-
ponents thoroughly under hot water, rubbing them one at a
time with your hands.
6. Make sure there are no milk residues on the hollow and
groove under the dial (fig. 39). If necessary, scrape the
groove with a toothpick;
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7. Check that the intake tube and spout are not clogged with
milk residues;
8. Dry all the components with a clean dry cloth;
9. Reassemble all the lid components;
10. Attach the lid back on the milk carafe.
Please note:
Each week the appliance reminds you to clean the milk carafe
thoroughly and proposes the correct cleaning sequence again.
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17. DESCALING U

Important!
• Before use, read the instructions and labelling on the des-
caler pack.
• Use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler
and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in
faults not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
• Descaler could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is
accidentally spilt, dry immediately.
To descale
Descaler De'Longhi descaler
Container Recommended capacity: 67.62 fl oz / 2 l
Time ~50min
Descale the appliance when the corresponding message appears
on the homepage (C). To descale immediately, press "OK" and
follow the instructions from point (5).
To descale the appliance later, press "Cancel". The
(C4) appears on the homepage to remind you the appliance
needs descaling. (The message appears each time you turn the
appliance on).
To access the descaling menu:
1. Press the settings menu icon (C3) on the homepage;
2. Scroll through the menu items until "Descaling" is
displayed;
3. Press "Start" to enter the guided descaling procedure;
4. Press "Start" to begin;
5. Insert the water spout (D6) (fig. 5);
6. Remove and empty the drip tray (A15) and coffee grounds
container (A10) (fig. 10), then put both back in the appli-
ance and press "Next";
7. Remove the water tank (A20), lift the lid (A19) and (if in-
serted) remove the filter (D4). Empty the tank completely.
8. Pour the descaler into the tank up to the level A marked inside
the tank (equal to one 100ml pack), then add water (33.81 fl
oz / 1 l) up to level B (fig. 40). Put the water tank (with lid)
back in the appliance and press "Next";
B
A
40
symbol
33.81 oz /
2L
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