Steam Wand Cleaning - Smeg BCC02 User Manual

Cleaning and maintenance
Coffee powder residue can be found
in the brewing group compartment.
We recommend thorough cleaning
whenever cleaning the brewing
group. Use the supplied brush
to remove any residue from the
brewing group compartment.
Dry all components and internal
parts using a dry cloth before
closing the side door.

Steam wand cleaning (30)

• Wait for the steam wand (30) to cool before
operating.
• Remove the lower part (34) of the steam
wand by turning it anticlockwise to release
it then pull it downwards.
• Use the supplied cleaning needle (32) to
remove any encrustations from the steam
outlet.
• Clean with running water and reassemble
everything in the reverse order.
Descaling
The coffee machine signals when it is
necessary to carry out a descaling cycle based
on the set water hardness (For the setting of
the water hardness, see the "Setting the water
hardness" paragraph).
If the LED (25) lights up steadily, it means
that a descaling cycle is necessary, so as not
to alter the taste of the coffee and damage the
machine. However, coffee and further drinks
may continue to be dispensed for a limited
number of cycles.
If the LED (25)
descaling cycle is mandatory to proceed with
further dispensing of drinks.
To carry out a descaling cycle, proceed as
follows:
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• Place a container with a capacity of at least
1.4l under the dispenser (11) and the steam
spout (30).
• Make sure that the White program with
white illuminated keys is selected.
• Fill the tank (5), up to the "MAX" level, with a
solution of water and descaler in the doses
recommended by the manufacturer.
• With the machine ready for use, press
the keys (20)
simultaneously for at least 3 seconds. The
key (18) flashes with an orange light
and the LED (25)
the entire duration of the descaling cycle.
• Stay near the machine for the entire duration
of the descaling cycle since you may be
required, for example, to fill the tank (5). The
entire cycle lasts approximately 30 minutes.
• During the descaling cycle, the machine will
take a few breaks to allow the descaler to
act effectively. Wait for the end of the cycle.
• The descaling cycle ends when there is no
more solution in the tank (5), the key (18)
turns white and the LEDS (21)
and (25) remain lit.
• Pour clean water into the tank (5) up to the
"MAX" level to carry out the rinse cycle, then
press the button (18)
cycle, the button (18)
LED (25) lights up steadily for the entire
duration of the washing cycle.
• The rinse cycle ends when the keys light up
white.
If, at the end of the descaling
process, the LED (25)
permanently lit, it indicates that
a new descaling cycle must be
carried out since the quantity
of descaling solution that was
used was insufficient for complete
cleaning.
and (18)
has a fixed light for
to start the rinse
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remains
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