Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Coffee Machine; Cleaning The Water Tank; Cleaning The Coffee Spouts - DeLonghi ECAM23.460 Instructions For Use Manual

The appliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have
cleaned the grounds container.
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 in the 0 position.
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray becomes hot.
Wait for it to cool down before touching it and handle it from
the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (fig. 24), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container and clean thoroughly to
remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
with the spatula on the brush provided.
• Check the condensate tray 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.

Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the
level of water it contains (fig. 25).
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, 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 grounds container (fig. 24);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash
them;
3. Check the condensate tray and empty if necessary.
4. Replace the drip tray complete with grounds container.

Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine

Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned
off (see "Turning off") and unplugged from the mains power
supply. Never immerse the coffee machine in water.
1. Check regularly (about once a week) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray) is not
dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the brush
supplied and a sponge.
2. Remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 26).

Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A9) regularly (about once a month)
and whenever you replace the water softener filter (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.

Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts regularly with a sponge or cloth
(fig. 27A).
2. Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. If
necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
27B).

Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A6) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits with the brush (C2) supplied.

Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A11) 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 "Turning
off", page 9).
2. Open the infuser door (fig. 28) on the right side of the
appliance.
4. Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same
time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 29).
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
Do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it may
damage it.
6. Use the brush (C2) 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, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until
it clicks into place.
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