Descaling The Machine; Descaling Procedure - Saeco bravista espresso User Manual

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Descaling the machine

Scale builds up inside the machine during use. It is essential to descale the
machine when the service indicator light illuminates continuously.
Only use the Saeco descaling solution to descale the machine. The Saeco
descaling solution is designed to ensure optimal performance of the
machine. You can buy the Saeco descaling solution (CA6700) online at
www.philips.com.
Note: The use of other descaling products may cause damage to the machine
and leave residues in the water.
Never drink the water with descaling mixture that you pour into the
water tank or any water with residues that comes out of the machine
during the descaling procedure.

Descaling procedure

The descaling procedure lasts 30 minutes and consists of a descaling and
a rinsing cycle.
Note: Do not interrupt the descaling or rinsing cycle and do not switch off the
machine. During the descaling cycle, the descaling solution will be dispensed
from the coffee dispensing spout in intervals. During the rinsing cycle with
fresh water, water flows out of the coffee dispensing spout.
1 Switch off the machine.
2 Make sure that there is no capsule in the capsule compartment and
the capsule compartment opening lever is in closed position.
3 Remove and empty the water tank, drip tray, waste water drawer
and used capsule drawer.
4 Pour the entire bottle of Saeco descaling solution (250ml) into the
water tank.
5 Add water to the descaling solution in the water tank up to the
MAX indication.
6 Insert the waste water drawer and used capsule drawer into the
machine.
Note: Do not place the drip tray and metal cup tray into the machine.
7 Place a bowl with a minimum capacity of 1 litre under the coffee
dispensing spout to collect the descaling solution.
8 Press the espresso button (white) and the lungo button (yellow)
simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds until the orange service
indicator light lights up.