Krups XP528030 Manual page 7

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n Clean the outside of the appliance from time to time with a damp cloth. After use, the water tank must
be emptied.
n rinse inside the tank regularly.
n When a thin white layer starts to form in the tank, carry out a descaling operation (see paragraph 9
"DESCALING").
CLEANINg OF THE DRIP TRAY
The drip tray must be emptied after each time the appliance is used. Lift up slightly and remove it from
the appliance.
If multiple espressos are prepared one after the other, it should be emptied from time to time (every 7 to 8
espressos approximately) (fig.19 and 20). The presence of water is normal and is not the sign of a leak.
If necessary, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little gentle washing-up liquid, rinse and dry.
When reassembling the components, make sure everything is in the right place.
CLEANINg OF THE PERCOLATION HEAD AND FILTER HOLDER
n They must be cleaned after each use. Simply wipe a damp cloth over the percolation head (fig. 21)
and clean the filter holder under running water and use a small amount of gentle washing-up liquid.
n Do not use alcohol or solvent-based cleaning products.
n For best results, you can activate the "EJECT" button several times during rinsing. We recommend that
you shake the filter holder thoroughly in order to remove all the water.
n rinse and dry.
n When not using your espresso coffee maker, do not leave the filter holder fitted in the appliance, in
order to avoid wear to the seal
For more thorough cleaning, the filter holder can be dismantled:
n You can remove the black plastic part where the coffee outlets and the "EJECT" button are to be found:
turn it to the left and pull sharply (fig. 22).
n Clean the various components under running water and a little gentle washing-up liquid.
n rinse and dry.
n replace the black plastic part in the metal holder, turn it to the right until the two arrows on each
component line up.
If the percolation head is heavily clogged up, unscrew the grid using a screw-driver, clean it and refit it,
pressing down firmly (fig.23).
CLEANINg OF THE STEAM NOZZLE
n This accessory consists of 2 parts: one part which is the plastic support and the other which is the
metal protection cylinder.
n Before cleaning, unlock the nozzle from the articulated arm by turning it to the left (fig.16, 16.2).
n Then slide the metal cylinder along the plastic support (fig.16.3).
n Clean these two parts with tap water and some mild washing-up liquid (fig.17).
n rinse and dry.
n Once the parts have been properly cleaned, put the metal cylinder back on the support.
n Make sure that you don't damage the silicone seal which makes the nozzle watertight (fig.16.3).
n Insert the nozzle on the articulated arm then lock to the right (fig.18.1, 18.2).
CLEANINg OF THE AUTO-CAPPUCCINO ACCESSORY
n For more thorough cleaning, the filter holder can be dismantled into 4 separate parts.
n use water and a little gentle washing-up liquid and a small brush. rinse it and dry it and then put it
back together.
n Note the direction in which the tube in inserted (fig.24).
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8. DESCALING
The guarantee does not cover appliances which become faulty because the descaling operations have
not been carried out regularly.
Descale your espresso maker regularly using commercial white vinegar (available from hardware stores)
or a packet of citric or sulphamic acid which you can buy in most hardware stores.
We recommend that you use the Krups descaling accessory, reference F054, available in krups
authorized service centres. In addition to two descaling sachets, this accessory includes a water hardness
tape tester to assess the required frequency with which your appliance should be descaled, in normal
use. The amount of scale depends on the hardness of the water but also the level of use. The frequency
of descaling given by the F054 accessory is therefore purely indicative. However, you can refer to the
following table:
DESCALING FrEQuENCY
Ave. number Soft water
coffees per week (<19°th)
Less than 7 Once a year
From 7 to 20 Every 4 months
Over 20 Every 3 months
If in doubt, it is recommended to descale every month.
DESCALINg OF THE STEAM AND COFFEE CIRCUIT
n Empty the tank and put it back in place.
n If your appliance is fitted with our Claris - Aqua Filter System F088 cartridge, please remove the
cartridge before the descaling operation. You should also remove the steam nozzle or auto-cappuccino
accessory.
n Fill the tank with a mixture composed of three parts water for one part commercial white vinegar or a
mixture of ½ litre of water and a packet of descaler available in the shops.
n Insert the filter holder (without espresso ground coffee) into the appliance and lock it by turning it to
the right as far as it will go.
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button (fig.4). During the pre-heating phase, the indicator light will flash.
n Once it stops blinking, turn the knob to the "steam" position (fig.13) and let 100ml of this mixture drain
flow through (the equivalent of a mug) and then turn the knob back to the "0" position (fig.15).
n Place a container of sufficient volume under the filter holder.
n Once the light stops flashing, press the "2 cups" button and let the water flow through before repeating.
n Turn the appliance off by pressing the "On / Off" button immediately after this second cycle.
n After 15 minutes, turn the machine back on.
n Make the rest of the water run through into a recipient by pressing the "2 cups" button.
RINSINg
IMPORTANT!
After descaling, perform 2-3 rinsing operations with clear water (without espresso
ground coffee), as described in paragraph 5 "using for the first time".
Remember to rinse the steam circuit by following the instructions below:
n Place a container under the steam nozzle.
n Press the "on-off" button.
n Once the "on/off" light stops blinking, turn the knob to the "steam" position (fig.13) and let the water
drain through the nozzle until the steam begins to appear and then return it to the "0" position (fig.15).
The appliance is descaled and ready to be used again.
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Hard water Very hard water
(19-30°th) (>30°th)
Every 8 months Every 6 months
Every 3 months Every 2 months
Every 2 months Every month
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