Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine; Cleaning The Water Tank; Cleaning The Coffee Spouts - DeLonghi ECAM23.46 Series Instructions For Use Manual

To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (A19) (fig. 25), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container (A15) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
with the spatula on the brush (C5) (if included with your
model).
• Check the condensate tray (A16) (red) and empty if
necessary.
Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds.
If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the grounds
container will fill up more than expected and clog the machine.
Please note:
After cleaning, it is normal for the grounds container (A14) to
contain water.

11.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!
The drip tray (A19) is fitted with a level indicator (A18) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (fig. 26). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A17), 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
surrounding area.
To remove the drip tray:
1. Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds container
(A15) (fig. 25);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;
3. Check the red condensate tray (A16) and empty if
necessary;
4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.

11.5 Cleaning the inside of the machine

Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section "5. Turning the appliance off") and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the machine in water.
1. Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray, A19) is
not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a brush
(if included with your model, use the accessory provided
(C5)) and a sponge;
2. Remove all residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 27).

11.6 Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A10) regularly (about once a month
and whenever you replace the water softener filter (C4) (if
provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
liquid;
2. Remove the filter (C4) (if present) and rinse with running
water;
3. Replace the filter (if installed), fill the tank with fresh water
and replace;
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about
100ml of water.

11.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts (A14) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 28A);
2. Check the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked. If nec-
essary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig. 28B).

11.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A6) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits with a brush (if included with your model, use the ac-
cessory provided (C5)).

11.9 Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A11) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser cannot be extracted when the machine is on.
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see section
"5. Turning the appliance off");
2. Remove the water tank (A10);
3. Open the infuser door (A11) (fig. 28) on the right side of
the appliance;
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards and at the
same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 29);
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap;
Important!
RINSE WITH WATER ONLY
NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISHWASHER
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it could
be damaged.
6. Use a brush (if included with your model, use the accessory
provided (C5)) to remove any coffee residues left in the in-
fuser housing, visible through the infuser door;
7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the
internal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until
it clicks into place;
Please note:
If the infuser is difficult to insert, before insertion, adapt it to the
right size by pressing the two levers (fig. 30).
8. Once inserted, make sure the two coloured buttons have
snapped out;
9. Close the infuser door;
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