Cleaning The Drip Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Coffee Machine; Cleaning The Water Tank; Cleaning The Coffee Spouts - DeLonghi PRIMADONNA ELITE ECAM 650.85.MS Instructions For Use Manual

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.

15.4 Cleaning the drip tray

Important!
The drip tray (A14) is fitted with a level indicator (A12) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (fig. 34). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A11), 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
(A10) (fig. 25);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;
3. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.
15.5 Cleaning the inside of the co ee 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, A14)
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush (C5) supplied and a sponge.
2. Remove all the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 27).

15.6 Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A16) 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 (if present) and rinse with running water;
3. Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh
water and replace the tank;
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about
100ml of hot water to reactivate the filter.
15.7 Cleaning the co ee spouts
1. Clean the coffee spouts (A8) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 28A);
2. Check that the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
28B).
15.8 Cleaning the pre-ground co ee funnel
Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A4) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits with the brush (C5) supplied.
15.9

Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A19) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see section
"7. Turning the appliance off");
2. Remove the water tank (A16) (fig. 3);
3. Open the infuser door (A18) (fig. 29) 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. 30);
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 DISH WASHER
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it
could be damaged.
6. Use the brush (C5) to remove any coffee residues left in the
infuser housing, visible through the infuser door;
7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the
internal support (fig. 31), 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 shown in fig. 32.
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8. Once inserted, make
sure the two coloured
buttons have snapped
out (fig. 33);
9. Close the infuser door;
10. Put the water tank back.
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