Care & Cleaning
REPLACING THE WATER FILTER
• The provided water filter helps prevent
scale build-up in and on many of the inner
functioning components. Replacing the water
filter every two months will reduce the need
to descale the machine.
• If you live in a hard water area, we
recommend you change the water filter more
frequently.
• Remove the new water filter from the
plastic bag.
• Soak the new water filter in a cup of water
for 5 minutes, then rinse under cold running
water.
• Wash the water filter holder with cold water,
taking specific care to rinse the stainless
steel mesh.
• Insert the new water filter into the two parts
of the water filter holder.
• Set Date Dial 2 months ahead.
• To install the assembled water filter holder
into the water tank, align the base of the water
filter holder with the adapter inside the water
tank. Push down to lock into place.
• Slide the water tank back into position at the
back of the machine, ensuring to push down
completely to lock into place.
The water filter should be removed if using
filtered or bottled water.
NOTE
To purchase water filters contact Sage
Customer Service on 0808 178 1650.
CLEANING CYCLE
The CLEAN ME light will illuminate when
a cleaning cycle is required. This is a back-
flushing cycle and is separate from descaling.
1. Insert the 1 CUP filter basket into the
portafilter, followed by the supplied
cleaning disc, followed by 1 cleaning tablet.
2. Lock the portafilter into the group head
and place a large container beneath the
portafilter spouts.
3. Ensure the water tank is filled with cold
water and the drip tray is empty.
4. Press the POWER button to switch the
machine off.
5. Press the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons
simultaneously, then also press the POWER
button. Hold all 3 buttons together for
approximately 10 seconds.
6. The cleaning cycle will commence and last
for approximately 5 minutes. During this
time, water will intermittently flow from the
portafilter spouts. Once complete, 3 beeps
will sound.
7. Remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet
has completely dissolved. If the tablet has
not dissolved, repeat until the tablet has
dissolved.
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