Descaling - Smeg DCF01 Instruction Manual

Cleaning the carafe
1. Empty the carafe after each use to avoid
stains caused by coffee residues.
2. Wash the carafe in hot, soapy water with
a soft brush.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Risk of damage to the carafe
• Do not wash the carafe in the
dishwasher to avoid damaging it
permanently.

4.4 Descaling

Depending on the set water hardness, the
appliance automatically signals when it is
necessary to descale.
The DESCALING
flashing on the display to warn the user that
the appliance needs to be descaled.
To activate the descaling cycle:
1. Pour water and descaler into the water
tank.
2. Press the ON/OFF
START buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds to activate the DESCALING
mode: the LEDs of the ON/OFF
and AUTO START
and the DESCALING
flashes until the end of the cycle.
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Cleaning and maintenance
icon starts
and AUTO
buttons flash
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3. At the end of the cycle, the display
returns to CLOCK mode and the
DESCALING
disappears from the display.
4. Rinse the appliance by running it with
only water for at least 2 times, filling the
tank up to the maximum limit (1.4 liters).
Danger of personal injury and
damage to the appliance
• Limescale deposits can impair the
correct functioning of the appliance,
especially in case of particularly hard
water.
• Descaler contains acids which may
irritate the skin and eyes.
• Carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions and safety warnings on the
packaging in the event of contact with
the skin or eyes.
• Use a descaling solution recommended
by Smeg to avoid damage to the drip
coffee maker.
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