Braun Hot Beverage Machine - Manual (Page 8)

Cleaning
10 Cleaning
Regularly clean your Tassimo machine to ensure best results.
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Never immerse the
appliance in water. Never use abrasive cleaning products or
scouring materials on any part of the Tassimo machine. All the
removable pieces are dishwasher safe except the water container
which must be hand washed.
Machine Exterior
• The outside of the machine should be wiped down as necessary with a damp, soft
cloth and gentle liquid soap. Always hand wash the water container.
• It is normal for the removable drip tray to collect water during the brewing process:
regularly check the water level in the drip tray and empty it when it fills. The drip
tray, cup stand, and backsplash should be removed and cleaned.
• To ensure proper flow of water into the drip tray, periodically clean the water
expansion outlet using a clean cloth moistened with white vinegar. Securely position
the backsplash on the machine before reinserting the drip tray and cup stand.
Machine Interior and Brew Mechanism
• The inside of the brew mechanism should be wiped with a damp soft cloth and
gentle liquid soap. Wipe the bar code reading window on a regular basis to ensure
that the Tassimo machine can clearly read the T-DISC.
• The piercing unit and T-DISC holder are easily removable and are dishwasher safe.
Separate the piercing unit into two parts to clean it. The piercing unit can be
quickly rinsed between beverages if desired.
• You can use the cleaning disc to flush the inside of the machine between drinks.
Simply place the cleaning disc on the T-DISC holder and follow step 4 of
“Preparing Your Machine for Use.”
• It is recommended that you rinse the piercing unit after using a milk or chocolate T-DISC.
Descaling
Descaling 11
Descale your Tassimo machine every three months to keep it
operating at full potential.
1 Descaling products are widely available from stores selling coffeemakers and espresso
machines. Only use a product intended for descaling. Mix the descaling product
directly in the water container, following the instructions provided on the descaling
packaging. Replace the water container on the machine.
2 Place a large cup or mug on the cup stand, insert the cleaning disc, bar code down,
and close the brew mechanism. When the AUTO light illuminates, press and release
the start /stop button. The brew cycle will fill the machine with descaling solution. Empty
the cup and let the machine stand for 15 minutes.
3 Open the brew mechanism and close it again, leaving the cleaning disc in place.
When the AUTO light illuminates, press and release the start /stop button. When the
machine stops running, empty the cup, and let the machine stand for 15 minutes.
Repeat this step two more times for maximum descaling effectiveness. Discard the
remaining descaling agent from the water container, rinse it thoroughly and refill
with fresh, cold water.
4 Open and close the brew mechanism again, leaving the cleaning disc in place.
When the AUTO light illuminates, press and hold the start /stop button to flush water
through the machine. The MANUAL light will flash. When the cup is full, release the
start /stop button, empty the cup, and replace it on the cup stand.
5 Repeat step 4, flushing clean water through the machine in the same manner and
emptying the cup as it fills. To ensure that all the descaling solution is completely rinsed
away, flush two full water containers through the machine before using it again.