Descaling - Philips Senseo hd7873 User Manual

8 Descaling

Scale builds up inside the machine during use. It is
essential to descale the SENSEO
when the CAlC light goes on. Use SENSEO
Descaler (hD7012, hD7011, hD7006) only.
When to descale
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Descale the SENSEO
described below when the CAlC light goes
on (after you have brewed approx. 400 cups
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of SENSEO coffee).
Why to descale
Your reasons to descale:
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It prolongs the life of your SENSEO
machine
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It ensures maximum cup volume
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It ensures maximum coffee temperature
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The machine produces less sound during
brewing
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It prevents malfunctioning
If the descaling procedure is not performed
correctly, scale residue remains behind in the
machine. This causes scale to build up more
quickly and may cause permanent and irreparable
damage to the machine.
Use the correct descaling agent
Use SENSEO ® Descaler (hD7012, hD7011,
hD7006) only. It has been developed to ensure
better machine performance and operation. Each
descaling mixture can be used only once. For
more information about this descaler, visit our
website www.philips.com.
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Warning:
Never use a descaling agent based on mineral
acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid,
sulphamic acid and acetic acid (e.g. vinegar). These
descaling agents may damage your SENSEO
coffee machine.
8.1 Descaling procedure
The descaling procedure consists of a descaling
cycle and two flushing cycles. Do not interrupt the
descaling cycle and do not switch off the machine
before you have performed the two flushing cycles.
Remove the BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge
1
from the filter holder in the water reservoir.
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Note:
If you accidentally start descaling with the
BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge still inside
the water reservoir, throw away this filter
cartridge when the descaling process is
finished and replace the it with a new one.
Mix 50 grams of citric acid with 1 litre of
2
water in a measuring jug. Stir until the powder
has dissolved. Fill the water reservoir with the
descaling mixture.
Tilt the water reservoir and place the bottom
3
back onto the machine (1). Then press the top
of the water reservoir towards the machine (2).
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