Other Cleaning Operations - DeLonghi EC610 Instructions Manual

EC610/615 UK 16-05-2002
Cleaning the filter holder for pods (if supplied)
About every 300 coffees, clean the filter holder for pods as fol-
lows:
• Press the filter holder button and remove the filter (fig. 28).
Clean the inside of the filter holder and the rubber gasket.
Never wash in a dishwasher.
• Clean the filter thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make
sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If necessary,
clean with a pin (see fig. 25).
• Replace the filter.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Cleaning the espresso boiler outlet
At least twice a year, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned as
follows:
• Check that the coffee machine is not warm and the plug is
removed from the mains.
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that holds the outlet of
the espresso boiler (fig. 29).
• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 17).
• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make
sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.
• Rinse the outlet under the tap, still scrubbing it.
• Replace the outlet of the espresso boiler ensuring the screw is
replaced firmly.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guaran-
tee.

Other cleaning operations

1. Do not use solvents or detergents when cleaning the coffee
maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.
2. Clean the filter-holder, filters, drip tray and water tank regu-
larly.
ATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit in
water – it is an electrical appliance.
Descaling
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200
cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought)
products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. If such
products are not available, to proceed as follows:
1. Fill the tank with water using 1.3 litres of water.
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid in the
water (available from chemists).
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Coffee Maker