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13. CLEANING
13.1 Cleaning the machine
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly:
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the appliance's internal circuit;
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coffee grounds container (A11);
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drip tray (A15) and condensate tray (A10);
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water tank (A17);
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coffee spouts (A19);
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pre-ground coffee funnel (A4);
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infuser (A8), accessible after opening the infuser door (A7);
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cappuccino maker (A20 - section "10.2 Cleaning the cap-
puccino maker after use");
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touch screen (B).
Important!
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Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coffee machine. With De'Longhi superautomatic coffee
machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in a
dishwasher with the exception of the drip tray grille (A14).
•
Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.
13.2 Cleaning the machine's internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
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performing 2/3 rinse cycles (see section "8.1 Rinsing");
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delivering hot water for a few seconds (section "12. Deliv-
ering hot water").
Please note:
After cleaning, it is normal for the coffee grounds container
(A11) to contain water.
13.3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container
When "Empty grounds container" appears on the display (B1),
the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The ap-
pliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A11). Even if not full, the empty grounds
container message appears on the display 72 hours after the
first coffee has been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated
correctly, the machine must never be turned off with the main
switch (A6).
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A12) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle it from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
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Remove the drip tray (A15) (fig. 19), empty and clean.
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Empty the grounds container (A11) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom.
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Check the condensate tray (A10) (red) and empty if
necessary.
13.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray
Important!
The drip tray (A15) is fitted with a level indicator (A13) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (fig. 20). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A12), 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 coffee grounds container (A11)
(fig. 19);
2. Remove the cup tray (A12) and drip tray grille (A14), then
empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash all
components;
3. Check the red condensate tray (A10) and empty if
necessary;
4. Replace the drip tray complete with grille and grounds
container.
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 may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.
13.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine
Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section "7. Turning the appliance off") and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the coffee machine in
water.
1. Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray (A15)
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush supplied and a sponge;
2. Remove all the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 21).
13.6 Cleaning the water tank
1. Clean the water tank (A17) 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;
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