Cleaning The Coffee Spouts; Cleaning The Pre-Ground Coffee Funnel; Cleaning The Infuser; Descaling - DèLonghi ECAM35 35 Series Instructions For Use Manual

2. Remove the filter (C4) (if present) and rinse with running
water;
3. Replace the filter (if provided), fill the tank with fresh
water and replace the tank;
4. (Models with water softener filter only) Deliver about
100ml of water.

13.7 Cleaning the coffee spouts

1. Clean the coffee spouts (A19) regularly with a sponge or
cloth (fig. 22A);
2. Check that the holes in the coffee spouts are not blocked.
If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a toothpick (fig.
22B).

13.8 Cleaning the pre-ground coffee funnel

Check regularly (about once a month) that the pre-ground
coffee funnel (A4) is not blocked. If necessary, remove coffee
deposits with a brush.

13.9 Cleaning the infuser

The infuser (A8) must be cleaned at least once a month.
Important!
The infuser may not be extracted when the machine is on.
1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see section
"7. Turning the appliance off");
2. Remove the water tank (A17);
3. Open the infuser door (A7) (fig. 23) on the right side of the
appliance;
4. Press the two coloured release buttons inwards and at the
same time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 24);
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap;
Important!
RINSE WITH WATER ONLY
NO WASHING UP LIQUID - NO DISH WASHER
Clean the infuser without using washing up liquid as it
could be damaged.
6. Use the brush to remove any coffee residues left in the in-
fuser housing, visible through the infuser door;
7. After cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the in-
ternal support, then push the PUSH symbol fully in until it
clicks into place;
Please note:
If the infuser is difficult to insert, before insertion, adapt it to the
right size by pressing the two levers (fig. 25).
8. Once inserted, make sure the two coloured buttons have
snapped out;
9. Close the infuser door;
10. Put the water tank back.

14. DESCALING

Important!
• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the
descaler pack.
• You should use De'Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable
descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may re-
sult in faults not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
Descale the machine when "Descale, ESC to cancel, OK to des-
cale (∼45 minutes)" appears on the display (B1). To descale im-
mediately, press OK (B3) and follow the instructions from point
6. To descale the appliance later, press ESC (B5). The
on the display reminds you that the appliance needs descaling.
To access the descaling menu:
1. Turn the appliance on and wait until it is ready for use;
2. Press (B5) to enter the "Settings" menu;
3. Press the selection arrows (B2 and B4) until "Maintenance"
is displayed between the two dotted lines. Press OK (B3);
4. Press OK to select "Descale";
5. Confirm? (∼45 minutes)". Press OK to confirm;
6. "Remove filter": extract the water tank (A17), remove the
water softener filter (C4) (if present) and empty the water
tank. Press OK;
7. "Pour descaler and water into tank": Pour the descaler into
the tank up to level A (corresponding to a 100ml pack)
marked on the inner surface of the tank, then add water
(one litre) up to level B (fig. 26) and put the water tank
back. Press OK;
8. "Empty drip tray": Remove, empty and replace the drip
tray (A15) and grounds container (A11). Press OK;
Please note:
In certain cases, a cooling process lasting several seconds may
take place before moving on to the next point.
9. "Place 1.8L container empty under spouts": Place an empty
container with a minimum capacity of 1.8 litres under the
cappuccino maker (A20) and coffee spouts (A19) (fig. 27).
Press OK;
Important! Danger of burns
Hot water containing acid flows out of the coffee spouts and
hot water spout. Take care to avoid contact with splashes of this
solution.
10. "Descaling underway": The descale programme starts and
the descaler liquid comes out of the cappuccino maker and
17
symbol