Descaling - illy X8 Iperespresso Instruction Manual

descaling

The formation of limescale is a natural consequence of using of the machine
Descaling is necessary every 2-3 months; if the water is very hard, descaling should be done more frequently
Descaling may be done with a non-toxic descaling product for coffee machines available in the market
Note: to descale, remove the pannarello wand from the steam spout: loosen the ring nut without removing it
and disassemble the top part of the pannarello wand from the steam spout
Switch the appliance off 2
A Remove the watertank and empty the residual water
B Fill the tank with the descaling solution according to the instructions reported on the descaling product
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C Place an empty continer under the steam spout
D Switch the machine on by moving the main selector switch to the " " position
E Without waiting for the machine to warm up, start running water through the machine by turning the knob
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After 30 seconds move the knob back to the central position
G Switch the machine off by moving the main selector switch to the " " position and empty the container
CAUTION: never use vinegar for descaling purposes
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