Descaling - Sunbeam EM2800 Piccolo Espresso Instruction Booklet

Descaling

After continued use, your espresso machine
may develop a build-up of mineral deposits.
Thus your machine will require occasional
'descaling'.
We recommend that you descale your machine
every 2-3 months, although this period will
depend on the hardness of water and frequency
of use of the machine.
Descaling solution
Use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, available at
any Sunbeam Service Centre listed at www.
sunbeam.com.au. Alternatively, dissolve 3
tablespoons of vinegar in two litres of lukewarm
water.
Descaling the espresso machine
Note: Ensure that the espresso machine is
turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
1. Remove the water reservoir from the
machine and if necessary empty any water.
2. Remove the drip tray and place it out of the
way.
3. Remove the group handle from the machine
and rinse it thoroughly under running water
and set aside.
4. Place a cloth/tea towel on the bench
and carefully turn the machine upside
down. The machine should now be on
the warming plate resting on the cloth/tea
towel.
5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the shower
screen from the brewing head.
6. Remove the shower screen from the
centre hold using the tip of a fork or
skewer. Wash the shower screen in hot
soapy water, rinse and dry well. Set aside
in a safe place with the screw and the
blue rubber seal.
7. Using a small brush, scrub in and around
the area of the brewing head, removing all
coffee granules.
8. Wipe down the steam wand with a small
brush.
Note: Follow the steps on page 14 'Cleaning
the steam wand' for a more thorough cleaning
procedure.
9. Turn the machine upright, so that it is now
sitting correctly on the bench.
10. Fill the water reservoir with water to the
'MAX' line and add 1 capful of Sunbeam
Liquid Descaler or, alternatively fill the
water reservoir with the vinegar solution.
Place the water reservoir onto the espresso
machine.
11. Place a large container under the brewing
head.
12. Insert the power plug into a 230-240V AC
power outlet and turn the power 'On'.
13. When the steam/espresso indicator light
is fully illuminated, turn the selector dial
to the espresso
( )
about 1/3 of the liquid immediately and
return the dial to stand-by ( ) position
14. Angle the steam wand over the drip tray.
When the steam/espresso indicator is
illuminated, turn the selector dial to the
steam ( ) setting.
15. Allow the solution to come through the
steam wand for 1 min.
16. After 1 minute, stop the machine by
turning the operating dial to stand-by
( ) position.
17. Leave the machine off for 10-15 minutes
to allow the descaler to take effect.
18. Turn the dial to the espresso
and allow ½ of the rest of the descaler
solution to run through the brewing head.
19. Turn the dial to the stand-by ( ) position.
Place the steam wand over the drip tray.
20. Once the steam/espresso indicator light is
illuminated, turn the dial to the steam
( ) position.
setting. Run through
setting
( )
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