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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
Mineral deposits that build up in the unit over time will affect the operation of the Easy-Brew
Espresso Machine. After operating for 500 cycles, the unit will give the following reminder
to descale: all indicator lights will quickly blink 5 times immediately after the unit heats when
powered on, before entering standby mode. This reminder will occur each time the unit is
turned on until descaling occurs. If you are unable to descale at the time of the first alert,
simply wait for the machine to enter standby mode and make your coffee. After you have
descaled, turn off the reminder by pressing and holding the DOUBLE-SHOT and MANUAL
buttons together for 3 seconds. The buttons will blink 3 times and the unit will again begin
counting up 500 more cycles. Be aware that continuously ignoring the descaling alert (or
turning off the reminder without descaling) can shorten the life of the unit.
You can also descale any time before 500 cycles if you notice an increase in the time required
to brew espresso, excessive steaming, or a build-up of white deposits on the surface of the
brew head. The frequency of cleaning may depend on the hardness of your water.
1.
Add about 1¼ cups of distilled vinegar to the water reservoir, then add water just up
to the MAX line.
2. Insert the portafilter with an empty basket in it into the brew head.
3. Place a large heatproof cup or mug under the brew head.
4. Make sure the steam control knob is set to OFF, then plug the unit in.
5. Press the POWER button. The button will illuminate and the SINGLE-SHOT, DOUBLE-
SHOT, and MANUAL coffee buttons will slowly pulse as the unit begins heating. Once
heating is complete, the buttons will turn solid, indicating standby mode.
6. Press the SINGLE-SHOT button to "brew" a single shot of espresso. The button will remain
lit during brewing and the unit will automatically return to standby mode when brewing is
complete.
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