Saeco 740816308 Operating Instructions Manual page 24

24 DESCALING
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling agent.
commercially available non-toxic, non-harmful descaling product for coffee
machines. We recommend using a Saeco descaling agent.
When the machine needs
descaling, the indicator
light will fl ash
.
The solution will be di-
scharged at intervals.
Place a large receptacle
beneath the steam tube.
You can use any
Fill the water tank with the Place a large receptacle
descaling solution. beneath the steam tube.
The lights will fl ash to
signal when descaling
is over.
Open the knob to rinse.
When no water is left, turn
the knob to close the valve.
Descaling is necessary every 3-4 months, when there is a reduction in the water
capacity. The machine must be on; it automatically controls the distribution of the
descaling solution.
Press the indicator light for
5 seconds.
Remove the container.
Close the knob.
Remove the container.
Open the
knob.
The descaling process
starts.
Rinse out the tank and fi ll it
with fresh drinking water.
If the descaling
cycle is interrupted,
the water tank and internal
machine circuits must be
rinsed.