Krups F927 Manual page 12

. The seal for the percolation head
When you are not using your espresso, do not
leave the filter holder in the appliance in order
to prevent wear on the seal.
Clean the seal regularly using a damp cloth.
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. Auto cappuccino accessory
After each use, we advise you to rinse the
auto cappuccino accessory as follows:
• Press the « » control (e4). The indicator
light (e2) will flash.
• Turn the tap (i1) to the « » position.
• Immerse the flexible tube (i3) into the clean
tank (i4) 1/3 full of water.
• Place a container under the nozzle (i2). If
necessary, adjust the height of the grille
support (4). The tip must not touch the
bottom of the container so as not to
obstruct the passage of the water.
As soon as the appliance reaches the right
temperature, the indicator light of the control
(e2) stops flashing.
• Turn the function selector (d) to the « »
position.
• When all the water has run through, turn
the function selector (d) to the «
position and press the « » control (e4).
• Next, clean the nozzle (i2) with a damp
cloth.
We advise you to completely dismantle the
auto cappuccino accessory at regular intervals
and clean it with water, a little non-abrasive
dish detergent and a small brush. Rinse and
dry it before refitting it (15).
Please note the direction of fitting the
flexible tube: engage the straight-cut end in
the auto cappuccino accessory.
Descaling
It is vital that you descale your espresso in
order to guarantee its continued operation.
You must descale your appliance when the
indicator light « » (e1) is lit (see "Before first
use" section).
• Descale your espresso at regular intervals
using citric or tartaric acid.
We do, however, advise you to use the Krups
descaling accessory, reference 054, which
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is available from approved Krups service
centers. You must never, under any
circumstances, use classic sulphamic acid or
other products containing this acid as there is
a risk of damaging the appliance. Carefully
check the composition of the descaling
products you intend to use.
- Then use the following method:
• Remove the filtration cartridge (n) by
unscrewing it using the key (n1).
• Unscrew the grille of the percolation head
and clean it (13).
• Dissolve 2 tablespoons of descaling product
or half a sachet of accessory 054 in half a
litre of lukewarm water and pour it all into
the empty water tank.
• Press the "on/off" control «
indicator light will flash.
• Turn the tap (i1) to the « » position.
• Place a container under the nozzle (i2) (8). If
necessary, adjust the height of the grille
support (4). The tip must not touch the
bottom of the container so as not to
obstruct the passage of the water.
As soon as the appliance reaches the right
temperature, the indicator light of the control
»
(e2) stops flashing.
• Press the « » control (e5).
• Run through 1/3 of the mixture by turning
the function selector (d) to the « »
position.
• Then, reset the function selector (d) to «
and press the « » control (e5) to deactivate
the hot water function.
• Move the container under the percolation
head. Run through the second third of the
mixture, by pressing as many times as
necessary on the «
• Press the "on/off" control «
off the appliance and wait 10 to 15 minutes
to allow the descaler to work.
• Then, press the "on/off" control «
and its indicator light will flash.
As soon as the appliance reaches the right
temperature, the indicator light (e2) stops
flashing.
• Press as many times as necessary on the
« » control (e6) to allow the rest of the
mixture to run through into the container
placed beneath the percolation head.
» (e2), and its
» control (e6).
» (e2) to turn
» (e2),
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