Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning The Filter - DeLonghi EC270 Instructions Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any cleaning operations let the
appliance cool down and unplug it from the power
outlet.

CLEANING THE FILTER

About every 300 coffees, or if coffee comes out of the
filter holder in drips or if coffee never comes out
completely, clean the ground coffee filter-holder as
follows:
• Remove the filter from the filter-holder.
• Unscrew the filter cap (Fig. 18) in the direction
indicated by the arrow on the cap itself.
• Remove the froth dispenser from the container by
pushing it from cap end.
• Remove the gasket.
• Rinse all the components and clean the metal filter
thoroughly in warm water using a brush (Fig. 19).
Check to make sure that the holes of the metal filter
are not obstructed. If necessary, clean using a pin
(see Fig. 20).
• Replace the filter and gasket on the plastic disk as
shown in Figure 21.
Make sure to insert the pin on the plastic disk into the
hole in the gasket indicated by the arrow in Fig. 21.
• Place this assembly in the steel filter container (Fig.
22); making sure the pin is inserted into the hole in
the support (see arrow Fig. 22).
• Screw on the cap.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the
warranty.
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CLEANING THE BOILER OUTLET
About every 300 coffees, it is necessary to clean the
espresso boiler outlet as follows:
• Make sure the coffee maker is not hot and that the
plug is disconnected.
• Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw that fastens
the espresso boiler outlet (Fig. 23).
• Clean the boiler using a damp cloth (Fig. 24).
• Clean the outlet thoroughly with warm water and a
brush.
Check to make sure that the holes are not obstructed.
If necessary, clean using a pin (Fig. 20).
• Rinse the outlet under the tap while brushing.
• Re-assemble the espresso boiler outlet, making sure
the gasket is positioned correctly.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the
warranty.
OTHER CLEANING OPERATIONS
1.Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean
the appliance. A soft damp cloth is sufficient.
2.Clean the filter-holder, filters, drip tray, and water
tank regularly.
The drip tray has a red indicator that pops up from
the cup tray when the water level of the tray is getting
too high.
To empty, remove the cup tray grille (Fig. 25),
eliminate the water, and clean the tray with a cloth.
Then re-assemble the drip tray, making sure that the
indicator is positioned correctly.
Clean the tank using a bottle brush to better reach
the bottom.
CAUTION: During cleaning, never immerse the coffee
maker in water: it is an electrical appliance.