Cleaning The Milk Container; Descaling - DèLonghi ESAM3550 Instructions For Use Manual

1. Make sure the machine is correctly turned off (see Turning
off, page 10).
2. open the service door (fig. 24).
3. remove the drip tray and grounds container (fig. 25);
4. Press the two red release buttons inwards and at the same
time pull the infuser outwards (fig. 30).
important!
rinSe WiTh WaTer only
no WaShing uP liQuid - no diSh WaSher
do not use washing up liquid to clean the infuser as it could
cause damage.
5. Soak the infuser in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse
under the tap.
6. after cleaning, replace the infuser by sliding it onto the in-
ternal support and pin at the bottom, then push the PuSh
symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
Please note!
top as shown in the figure.
7. once inserted, make sure the two red
buttons have snapped out.
8. replace the drip tray and grounds
container.
9. Close the service door.

Cleaning the milk container

Clean the milk container each time you prepare milk as
described below:
1. Turn the lid of the milk container clockwise then remove
it.
2. remove the milk spout and intake tube.
4. Wash all the components thoroughly with hot water and
mild washing-up liquid.
If you encounter difficulty
inserting the infuser, before
inserting it you must adapt it to
the right dimension by pressing it
forcefully from the bottom and
All components can be washed in a dishwasher,
placing them in the top basket of the dishwasher.
Make sure there are no milk residues left inside the holes.
5. Check that the intake tube and spout are not clogged with
milk residues.
6. replace the froth regulator, milk spout and intake tube.
7. replace the lid on the milk container, turning it
anticlockwise to hook it in place.

DESCAlING

descale the machine when the message "deSCale" flashes on
the display.
important!
descaler contains acids which may irritate the skin and eyes.
it is vital to respect the manufacturer's safety warnings given on
the descaler pack and the warnings relating to the procedure to
follow in the event of contact with the skin and eyes.
Please note!
use de'longhi descaler only.
under no circumstances should you use sulphamic or acetic
based descalers. Their use invalidates the guarantee.
Failure to descale the appliance as described also invalidates
the guarantee.
1. Turn the machine on.
2. access the menu and press the NEXT button until
"deSCale no" is displayed;
2. Press the CHANGE button;
3. "deSCale yes" is displayed.
4. Press the OK button to confirm. "deSCale CoMPleTe
PreSS oK" is displayed.
5. Pour the descaler diluted with water (respecting the
proportions indicated on the descaler pack) into the water
tank and put back in the machine.
Place an empty container with a minimum capacity of 1.5
litres under the hot water spout.
important! danger of burns
hot water containing acid flows out of the hot water spout.
avoid contact with splashes of water.
6. Press the OK button;
7. The message "deSCale" is displayed. The descaling
programme starts and the descaler liquid comes out of
the water spout. The descale programme automatically
performs a series of rinses and pauses to remove limescale
deposits from inside the machine.
after about 30 minutes, the message "rinSing Fill TanK" is
displayed.
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