DeLonghi DEDICA MAESTRO PLUS EC950 Manual page 11

dishwasher safe. If the machine is not used for more than one
week, before using it again, we strongly recommend running
a rinse cycle.
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned and dried
regularly:
drip tray (A8): the drip tray should be emptied and
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cleaned after each use or when the level indicator (red)
rises through the metal grid.
Remove the drip tray, empty the water and clean the drip
tray with a cloth, dry and then reassemble the drip tray
until you hear a 'click' .
cup filter (A15), (A16): After using the appliance, always
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rinse the filters under plenty of running water. Use the
brush (A9) to clean (fig. 13).
• cups filter (A15a) (A16a): Extract the perforated filter by
pulling the tab and rinse the filters under running water.
Make sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean
with a needle (fig. 13). Wipe dry with a cloth.
Reposition the perforated filter in its seat and push fully
home.
coffee spout (A7): After every 200 coffees, rinse the cof-
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fee spout by delivering about 16.9 fl oz / 0.5 l of water from
the coffee spout (press the
ing ground coffee).
• water tank (A2): Clean the water tank regularly (about
once a week) and whenever the water softener filter is
replaced (if present), using a damp cloth and a little mild
soap especially internally in the sensor area (fig. 14); rinse
with running water.
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(B6) button without us-
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steam wand (A5): After every use, remove any milk resi-
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due from the steam wand with a soft damp cloth. Lift the
steam wand and place it in the "OFF" (auto clean) position
(fig. 10). The appliance delivers water from the steam
wand.
Wait for the steam wand to cool down and free the hole of
the nozzle with the cleaning needle (A10) (fig. 15).
7. DESCALING
Before use, read the instructions and the labeling on the des-
caler pack.
It is important to use only the De'Longhi descaler. Using an un-
suitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may
result in faults not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Descaler liquid could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is
accidentally spilled, dry immediately.
• Descale the machine when the (B3) indicator light turns
on.
• Remove and empty the drip tray (A8), then reposition it in
the machine.
• Empty the water tank (A2) (if present, remove the water
softener filter).
• Pour the descaler into the water tank up to the level 'A'
marked on the inside of the tank (corresponding to the
contents of one 3.38 fl oz / 100 ml pack).
• Add water (33.81 fl oz / 1 liter) up to level 'B' . Now reposi-
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