Philips HD7864 User Manual page 11

7.0.3 Use the correct descaling agent
Warning:
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Never use a descaling agent based on mineral
acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid,
sulphamic acid and acetic acid (e.g. vinegar). These
descaling agents may damage your SENSEO
coffee machine.
Only citric acid-based descalers are suitable for
descaling the SENSEO
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descaler descales the appliance without damaging
it. For the correct amount, see under 'Descaling
procedure' below. Each descaling mixture can be
used only once. After use, the descaling mixture is
no longer active.
We advise you to use the special SENSEO
Descaler (HD7012/HD7011/HD7006). Read the
instructions on the package of the descaler.
Note:
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The special SENSEO
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the shops that sell SENSEO
internet at www.shop.philips.com/service.
7.0.4 Descaling procedure
Mix 50 grams of citric acid with 1 litre of
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water in a measuring jug. Stir until the powder
is completely dissolved.
Fill the water reservoir with the descaler
2
mixture. Then put the water reservoir back
into the coffee machine. (Fig. 26)
Press the on/off button 3. (Fig. 9)
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The machine is ready for use when the light in
the on/off button lights up continuously.
Place the 1-cup pod holder q with a used
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coffee pod in it in the coffee machine. Close
the lid and lock the lever.
Note:
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Always put a used coffee pod in the pod
holder when you descale the machine. This
pod serves as a 'filter' to prevent the sieve
in the pod holder from getting clogged with
scale residue.
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machine. This type of
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descaler can be bought in
machines or on the
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Warning:
B
Make sure the lid is closed properly and the
lid lever is locked before you start descaling
the machine.
Put a bowl with a capacity of at least 1500ml
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under the spout to collect the descaling
mixture. (Fig. 7)
Note:
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Make sure the bowl is placed stably on the
drip tray or the foot of the machine to
prevent it from wobbling or toppling over
during descaling. You can also use a square or
rectangular container.
Press the 2-cup button qq and let the
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machine operate. Repeat this until the water
reservoir is empty. (Fig. 27)
Warning:
B
Never interrupt the descaling process!
Repeat steps 1 to 6. Replace the used pod
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with another used pod to filter out the scale
residue.
Note:
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To descale properly, you have to use 2 litres of
descaling mixture.
Warning:
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Make sure the lid is closed properly and the lid
lever is locked before you start descaling the
machine.
Rinse the water reservoir with tap water. Fill
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the water reservoir up to the MAX indication
with tap water and repeat steps 3 to 6.
Note:
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Do not refill the water reservoir with used
hot water or the used descaling mixture.
Fill the water reservoir with fresh tap water
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up to the MAX indication again and repeat
steps 3 to 6 once more.
Note:
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Always rinse the machine by letting it empty
two full water reservoirs.
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