Siemens TC86303 - Manual (Page 17)

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Descaling
This appliance is equipped with an
automatic descaling indicator� If calc indi­
cator lights up, the machine needs to be
descaled�
Regular descaling
● makes your appliance last longer
● ensures proper function
● prevents excessive steam
● speeds up the brewing process
● saves energy
Descale the machine with a commercial
descaling agent�
● Make sure that carafe’s lid is closed when
you place the carafe 6 on the coffee
machine�
● Prepare the descaling solution according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and
pour it into the water tank 1�
Warning: Do not fill with more than six
cups�
● Switch the machine on using the
O
ON/OFF button 7�
● Press and hold down the button descale
11 calc for at least 2 seconds� The
descaling process starts�
● The program interrupts the process
several times for a few minutes in order
to let the descaling agent penetrate the
deposits� The entire descaling process
takes about 30 minutes� When the
program is running, the display calc will
blink�
● When the descaling process is complete,
the display calc will no longer light up�
Operate the machine twice using clean
water, without coffee. Do not fill the tank
with more than six cups of water�
● Carefully rinse all removable parts and
the carafe�
Troubleshooting
The machine takes noticeably longer
or switches itself off before the brewing
process is complete�
Ж Ж
The machine needs descaling�
● Descale the machine as per the instruc­
tions� To start the descaling program,
press and hold button 11 calc for at least
two seconds�
Tip: If your water is very hard, descale
the coffee machine more frequently than
requested by the calc indicator�
The drip stop 5 leaks�
Ж Ж
It needs to be cleaned�
● Clean drip stop 5 (in filter holder 4) under
running water while cleaning it several
times with your finger.