Cleaning The Machine's Internal Circuit; Cleaning The Coffee Grounds Container; Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Coffee Machine - DeLonghi ECAM23.460 Instructions For Use Manual

machines, you need not use chemical products to clean the
machine.
• None of the components of the appliance can be washed in
a dishwasher with the exception of the milk container (D).
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee
deposits as they could scratch metal or plastic surfaces.

12.2 Cleaning the machine's internal circuit

If the appliance is not used for more than 3/4 days, before using
it again, we strongly recommend switching it on and:
• performing 2/3 rinse cycles by pressing the
(B5);
• delivering hot water for a few seconds by pressing the
button (B9).

12.3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" appears on the display
(B1), the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The
appliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A14). 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.
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A16) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
• Remove the drip tray (A18) (fig. 25), empty and clean.
• Empty the grounds container (A14) and clean thoroughly
to remove all residues left on the bottom. This can be done
with the spatula on the brush (C5) provided.
• Check the condensate tray (A15) (red) 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.
Please note:
After cleaning, it is normal for the coffee grounds container to
contain water.

12.4 Cleaning the drip tray and condensate tray

Important!
The drip tray (A18) is fitted with a level indicator (A17) (red)
showing the level of water it contains (fig. 26). Before the in-
dicator protrudes from the cup tray (A16), 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 the coffee grounds container
(A14) (fig. 25);
2. Empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash them;
3. Check the red condensate tray (A15) and empty if
necessary;
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4. Replace the drip tray and grounds container.

12.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine

Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section "6. Turning the appliance off") and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the coffee machine in
water.
1. Check regularly (about once a month) that the inside of the
appliance (accessible after removing the drip tray (A18))
is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with the
brush (C5) supplied and a sponge;
2. Remove all the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 27).

12.6 Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A9) regularly (about once a month
and whenever you replace the water softener filter (C4) (if
provided)) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
liquid;
2. Remove the filter (C4) (if present) and rinse with running
water;
3. Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh
water and replace the tank;
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about
100ml of water.

12.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts (A13) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 28A);
2. Check that the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
28B).

12.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month ) that the pre-ground cof-
fee funnel (A6) is not blocked.
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