Cleaning The Internal Circuit; Cleaning The Coffee Grounds Container; Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine - DeLonghi Dinamica Plus Perfetto User Manual

• hot water connection nozzle (A8);
• touch screen (B).
Important!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents or alcohol to clean
the coffee machine. With De'Longhi superautomatic coffee
machines, no chemical products are required for cleaning
purposes.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed
in a dishwasher with the exception of the drip tray grille
(A14) and milk container (E).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.

12.2 Cleaning the 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:
• performing 2/3 rinse cycles by selecting the "Rinse" func-
tion (section "6.3 Rinse ");
• delivering hot water for a few seconds (section "10. Deliv-
ering hot water").
Please note!
After cleaning, it is normal for the grounds container (A11) to
contain water.

12.3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" appears on the display,
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 is displayed 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 (A22).
Important! Danger of scalding
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):
1. Remove the drip tray (A15) (fig. 22), empty and clean.
2. Empty the grounds container (A11) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
using the spatula on the brush (D5) provided.
3. Check the condensate tray (A10) (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 may fill
up more than expected and clog the machine.

12.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!
The drip tray (A15) is fitted with a level indicator (A13) (red)
showing the amount of water it contains (fig. 23). Before the
indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray (A12) 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, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the drip tray and coffee grounds container (A11)
(fig. 22);
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 condensate tray (A15) (red) and empty if
necessary;
4. Put the drip tray complete with grille and grounds con-
tainer back in the appliance.

12.5 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
(A15)) is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits
with the brush (D5) supplied and a sponge.
2. Remove all residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 24).

12.6 Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A17) regularly (about once a month)
and whenever the water softener filter (D7) (if installed)
is replaced with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
liquid. Rinse thoroughly before filling the tank and putting
it back in the appliance;
2. Remove the filter (if installed) 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) Release around
100ml of hot water to reactivate the filter.

12.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts (A9) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 25A);
2. Check the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked. If
necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
25B).
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