Cleaning The Coffee Grounds Container; Cleaning The Drip Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine; Cleaning The Water Tank - DèLonghi ESAM6600 Instructions For Use Manual

service door (a18),
- water tank (a12),
- coffee spouts (a19) and hot water nozzle (a10),
- pre-ground coffee funnel (a8),
- infuser (a11)
- milk container (B).

Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When "eMPTy groundS ConTainer" is displayed, the grounds
container must be emptied and cleaned.
until the grounds container has been cleaned, the appliance
continues to display the message and coffee cannot be made.
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.
1. open the service door on the front of the appliance (fig.
28), extract the drip tray (fig. 29), empty and clean.
2. 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.
3. replace the drip tray complete with grounds container.
4. Close the service door.
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

Important!
if the drip tray is not emptied regularly, the water could overflow
from the edge and seep inside or around the machine.
This could damage the machine, the surface it rests on or the
surrounding area.
The drip tray is fitted with a level indicator (red) showing the
level of water it contains (fig. 30).
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray
must be emptied and cleaned.
To remove the drip tray:
1. open the service door (fig. 28);
2. remove the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 29);
3. empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash
them;
4. replace the drip tray complete with grounds container;
5. Close the service door.

Cleaning the inside of the machine

Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned
off (see "Turning off", page 10) and unplugged from the mains
power supply.
never immerse the coffee maker in water.
1. Check regularly (about every 100 coffees) that the inside
of the appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray)
is not dirty. if necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush supplied.
2. remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 32).

Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (a12) regularly (about once a month)
with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid.
2. Clean to remove all washing up liquid residues, then rinse
the water tank thoroughly.
3. Fill the tank with fresh water and put back in the
appliance.

Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts with a sponge or cloth (fig. 31).
2. Check the holes in the coffee spout are not blocked. if
necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
32).

Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (a7) is not blocked. if necessary, remove coffee
deposits with the brush (a22) supplied.

Cleaning the infuser

The infuser 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 10).
2. open the service door (fig. 28).
3. extract the drip tray and the grounds container (fig. 29).
4. Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same
time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 34).
Important!
rinSe WiTh WaTer only
no WaShing uP liQuid - no diSh WaSher
do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it could
cause damage.
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap.
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