Sunbeam EM8900 - Manual (Page 31)

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Descaling
Scale is a surface build up of minerals that
naturally occur over time in all appliances
that are involved with the heating of water.
Therefore the espresso machine will require
occasional descaling. It is recommended
that the espresso machine is decaled every
4-6 months, this will vary depending on the
frequency of use.
Descaling solution
Use any of the following when descaling the
espresso machine:

Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling
Tablets
 Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, or
 Vinegar Solution.
Descaling the espresso machine
Note: Ensure the espresso machine is turned
off and the power cord is unplugged.
1. Remove the water reservoir and rinse clean.
Depending on the descaling solution being
used use one of the following:
A. Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling
Tablets
Fill the water reservoir with 1 litre of warm
water and place a descaling tablet into the
reservoir. Once the tablet has dissolved
replace the reservoir, this takes about 5-7
minutes.
B. Sunbeam Liquid Descaler
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5 litres of water, add 1 capful of
Sunbeam Liquid Descaler and replace the
reservoir.
C. Vinegar solution
Fill the water reservoir with approximately
1.5 litres of warm water, add 3 tablespoons
of vinegar and replace the reservoir.
2. Should the filter handle be attached to
the group head remove it, rinse thoroughly
under running water and set aside.
3. Using a screwdriver unscrew the brewing
filter/shower screen from the underside of
the group head.
4. Remove and set aside the filter/screen and
screw in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the
filter/screen and screw once you have
disassembled the group head.
5. Place a sufficiently large container under
the group head.
6. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC
power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’.
Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the
espresso machine on.
Note: Remember if the ‘POWER’ light
is flashing green this indicates that the
espresso machine is on and is heating up.
When the green light above the ‘POWER’
button stops flashing and turns to a constant
red light this indicates that the espresso
machine is heated and ready to use.
Additionally the lights above the ‘MANUAL’,
single and
double espresso buttons
will show a constant green light.
7. Press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow
half the solution to cycle through the
group head and then once again press the
‘MANUAL’ button to stop the flow.
Important: Do not run descaling solution
through the steam wand.
Note: As a safety mechanism the espresso
machine is programmed to automatically stop
the water flow after 240mls, therefore you
will need to press the ‘MANUAL’ button again
to restart the water flow.