Cleaning The Coffee Grounds Container; Cleaning The Drip Tray And Condensate Tray; Cleaning The Inside Of The Coffee Machine; Cleaning The Water Tank - DeLonghi ECAM35075 Instructions For Use Manual

Please note:
After cleaning, it is normal for the coffee grounds container
(A11) to contain water.

14.3 Cleaning the coffee grounds container

When "Empty grounds container" appears on the display (B1),
the grounds container must be emptied and cleaned. The ap-
pliance cannot be used to make coffee until you have cleaned
the grounds container (A11). Even if not full, the empty grounds
container message appears on the display 72 hours after the
first coffee has been prepared. For the 72 hours to be calculated
correctly, the machine must never be turned off with the main
switch (A22).
Important! Danger of burns
If you make a number of cappuccinos one after the other, the
metal cup tray (A12) becomes hot. Wait for it to cool down be-
fore touching it and handle it from the front only.
To clean (with the machine on):
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Important!
When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be
emptied, even if it contains few grounds.
If this is not done, when you make the next coffees, the grounds
container may fill up more than expected and clog the machine.
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• Remove the drip tray
(A15) (fig. 23), empty
and clean.
• Empty the grounds con-
tainer (A11) and clean
thoroughly to remove
all residues left on the
bottom. This can be done
with the spatula on the
brush (C5) provided.
• Check the condensate
tray (A10) (red) and
empty if necessary.
14.4 Cleaning the
drip tray and
condensate tray
Important!
The drip tray (A15) is fitted
with a level indicator (A13)
(red) showing the level of
water it contains (fig. 24).
Before the indicator protrudes
from the cup tray (A12), the
drip tray must be emptied
and cleaned otherwise the water may overflow the edge and
damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the surrounding
area.
To remove the drip tray:
1. Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds container
(A11) (fig. 23);
2. Remove the cup tray (A12) and drip tray grille (A14), then
empty the drip tray and grounds container and wash all
components;
3. Check the red condensate tray (A10) and empty if
necessary;
4. Replace the drip tray complete with grille and grounds
container.

14.5 Cleaning the inside of the coffee machine

Danger of electric shock!
Before cleaning internal parts, the machine must be turned off
(see section "6. Turning the appliance off") and unplugged from
the mains power supply. Never immerse the coffee machine in
water.

14.6 Cleaning the water tank

1. Clean the water tank (A17) regularly (about once a month)
and whenever you replace the water softener filter (C4) (if
provided) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up
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1. Check regularly (about
once a month) that the
inside of the appliance
(accessible after remov-
ing the drip tray, A15)
is not dirty. If necessary,
remove coffee deposits
with the brush (C5) sup-
plied and a sponge;
2. Remove all the residues
with a vacuum cleaner
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(fig. 25).
liquid;
2. Remove the filter (C4) (if
present) and rinse with
running water;
3. Replace the filter (if
provided), fill the tank
26A
with fresh water and
replace the tank;
4. (Models with water sof-
tener filter only) Deliver
about 3.38 fl oz / 100ml
of water.
26B