Saeco RI9724/01 Operating Instructions Manual page 30

30 DESCALING
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling agent.
commercially available non-toxic, non-harmful descaling product for coffee
machines. We recommend using a Saeco descaling agent.
DESCALING
READY FOR USE
When the machine gives
the signal, press the button
x 5 seconds.
DESCALING FINISHED
CLOSE KNOB
When the descaling cycle
is completed, close the
knob.
MACHINE IS DESCALING
OPEN KNOB
The descaling cycle can
be cut short by closing the
knob.
You can use any
Remove the cartridge Fill the water tank with the
fi lter. descaling solution.
RINSE MACHINE
FILL WATERTANK
Rinse out the tank and fi ll it with fresh drinking water.
DESCAL. INTERRUPTED
EMPTY WATERTANK
Press the button. Rinse out the tank and fi ll it
with fresh drinking water.
Descaling is necessary every 3-4 months, when there is a reduction in the water
capacity. The machine must be on; it automatically controls the distribution of the
descaling solution.
DESCALING
OPEN KNOB
Place a large receptacle Turn the knob to open the
beneath the steam wand. valve.
RINSE MACHINE
PRESS KEY
MACHINE IS RINSING
Press the button to confi rm Open the knob.
the rinse cycle. The machine will start
rinsing.
RINSE MACHINE
PRESS KEY
Press the button to confi rm
the rinse cycle and proceed
normally.
MACHINE IS DESCALING
OPEN KNOB
The machine will start
descaling.
RINSING FINISHED
CLOSE KNOB
When the rinse cycle is
completed, close the knob
and load the circuit.
If the descaling cycle is interrupted
by switching off the machine, it will
automatically resume when the machine is
switched back on.
When descaling is over, fi t the cartridge
fi lter back in place.