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3. Empty the water tank (A7). (If present, remove the softballs
and place in a glass of water until they can be re-inserted at
the end of the descaling process.)
4. Pour the descaler into the water tank (C6) up to the level A
marked on the inside of the tank (corresponding to the
contents of one 100ml pack) (fig. 37).
5. Add water (1 litre) up to level B
tion the water tank in the machine.
A
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6. Turn the knob (B8) to
up and the indicator blinks.
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7. Make sure the filter holder (C1) is not attached. Position
a container under the coffee spouts (A10) and hot water
spout (A11) and another under the steam wand (A9) (fig.
40).
8. Press the hold the OK button (B6) for at least 3 seconds. The
OK light blinks.
9. The descaling programme starts and the descaler liquid
comes out of the spouts. The descale programme removes
limescale deposits from inside the appliance by automati-
cally performing a series of rinses and pausesuntil the tank
is empty.
Descaling ceases and the OK light turns blue. This means that a
rinse cycle must be carried out:
10. Empty the containers used to collect the descaler solution
and reposition them under the spouts.
(fig. 38). Now reposi-
B
:
(fig. 39) the OK indicator lights
11. Remove the water tank, empty out any residual descaler
solution, rinse under running water and fill with fresh
water up to the MAX level (fig. 41). Put the tank back in
its housing.
OK button: the rinse cycle will start.
12. Press the
13. When rinsing is complete, delivery stops: the
blinks and the OK indicator extinguishes.
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14. Empty the recipient used to collect the rinse water.
15. Remove and empty the drip tray (A19), then reposition it in
the machine.
16. Remove the tank, fill with fresh water and reposition in the
machine. (If present, rinse the softballs with running water
and put back in the tank).
17. Turn the function selection dial (B8) to one of the drinks.
The machine is now ready for use.
Please note:
• The descaling cycle can be started up at any time (even if
the relative light has not yet come on).
• Should descaling be started up by mistake, it can be
stopped by pressing the OK button and holding for 10 sec-
onds; the rinse cycle cannot be stopped.
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MAX
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indicator