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causes the cappuccino maker to discharge any milk left
inside. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance
off.
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino maker tube firmly,
with the other, release the cappuccino maker by turning
it clockwise, then pull off downwards (fig. 20).
3. Remove the rubber steam connection nozzle from the
spout by pulling it downwards (fig.21).
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam connection noz-
zle thoroughly with warm water (fig. 22).
5. Clean the steam spout, taking care to avoid burns.
6. Replace the cappuccino maker by pushing upwards and
turning anticlockwise.
HOT WATER
1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF button
(fig. 4). Wait the OK indicator light comes on.
2. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
3. When the OK indicator light comes on, turn the selector
dial to the position and at the same time, rotate
the steam dial anticlockwise. Hot water is delivered
from the cappuccino maker.
4. To interrupt delivery of hot water, rotate the steam dial
clockwise and position the selector dial to
You should not deliver hot water for more
than 60 seconds.
CLEANING
Danger! Before cleaning the outside of the appliance,
turn it off, unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.
Cleaning the drip tray
Important!
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing
the level of water it contains (fig. 23). Before the indicator
protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied
and cleaned, otherwise the water may overflow the edge
and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the sur-
rounding area.
1. Remove the drip tray.
2. Remove the cup tray, empty the water and clean the
drip tray with a cloth, then reassemble the drip tray.
3. Put the drip tray back in place.
Cleaning and maintenance of the filters
About every 200 coffees or when the coffee is delivered a
drop at a time of the filter holder or not at all, clean the pre-
ground coffee filter holder and the filters as follows:
• Remove the filter from the filter holder.
• Rinse and clean the metal filter thoroughly in hot water
using a brush. Make sure the holes in the metal filter are
not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (see fig. 24).
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 300 coffees, the boiler outlet must be cleaned
as follows:
• Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is un-
plugged from the mains;
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the es-
presso boiler outlet (fig. 25);
• Remove the boiler outlet;
• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 25);
• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush.
Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean
with a pin.
• Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
• Replace the boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
rectly positioned.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
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Other cleaning operations
1. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the
coffee machine. Use a soft damp cloth only.
2. Clean the filter holder cup, filters, drip tray and water
tank regularly. To empty the drip tray, remove the cup
tray grille, remove the water and clean the tray with a
cloth: then reassemble the drip tray. Clean the water
tank, using a soft brush to reach the bottom.
Danger! While cleaning, never immerse the coffee
maker in water. It is an electrical appliance.
DESCALING
You are recommended to descale the coffee maker about
every 200 coffees. You should use commercially available
De'Longhi descaler. Proceed as follows:
1. Fill the tank with the descaler solution obtained by
diluting the descaler with water following the instruc-
tions on the pack.
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
3. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position
a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
4. Wait until the OK light comes on.
5. Turn the selector to the
about 1/4 of the solution in the tank: from time to time
open the steam dial to discharge steam. Then interrupt
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