Maintenance; Descaling Cycle - Saeco 10002778 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Descaling cycle

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This menu performs the automatic descaling cycle. Descaling is necessary every 1-2 months,
when water dispenses more slowly than normal, or when the machine indicates the need to
descale. The machine must be turned on and will automatically manage the dispensing of the
descaling agent.
A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THIS OPERATION.
WARNING! NEVER USE VINEGAR AS A DESCALER.
Please use Saeco descaling solution in your machine. It has been specifi cally
developed to preserve performance and functionality throughout the lifetime of the machine and to ensure,
with regular use, a high quality delivered product. Saeco descaling solution should be disposed of according
to the manufacturer instructions and/or the regulations in the country of use.
Note: before starting a descaling cycle make sure that:
1. a container of adequate size is available;
2. the water fi lter (if inserted) has been removed.
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Descaling is performed at a controlled temperature. If the machine is cold, you must wait until it has reached the
right temperature; otherwise you must cool the boiler as follows:
If the boiler needs to warm up, the machine does so automatically. When the heating phase is complete, the "open
water/steam knob" message appears. Then proceed as described in step 5.
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open
water/steam knob
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3.2 descaling
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Place a container beneath the hot
water/steam wand.
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3.2.2 descaling
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Turn the knob to the
position.