Philips 740909008 - Manual (Page 26)

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DESCALING - LEGAL NOTICE
• Remove the dregs box (10) and drip tray (12),
then open the service door (16).
• Take out the dispensing unit (18), holding it
by the handle provided and pushing the «PRESS»
button. Use hot water only, without detergents, to
clean the dispensing unit.
• Make sure that there are no coffee residues
on the two steel filters. You may remove the upper
filter by unscrewing the plastic pin with the wrench
provided (19).
• Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the dispen-
sing unit.
• Replace the filter and use the wrench provided to
tighten the plastic pin firmly into place.
• Thoroughly clean the machine compartment.
• Holding the dispensing unit by its handle, fit it
back securely into place inside the compartment.
• Then close the door and set the dregs box and drip
tray back into place.
11 DESCALING
Scale forms while the machine is in use; it is necessary
to remove scale every 3-4 months of use or whenever
you observe a decreased flow of water.
If you wish to descale the machine yourself,
you may use any commercially available
non-toxic, non-harmful descaling agent for coffee
machines.
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling
agent.
• Mix the descaling agent with water as directed on
the package and pour the solution into the water
container.
• Turn on the machine by means of the power
switch (7).
• Position the steam tube (15) over the drip tray.
• Press the button (27); the LED (28) will light up.
• Empty the contents of the water container at
intervals (one cup at a time) by turning the steam
knob (17) counterclockwise; turn the knob (17)
clockwise to cut off flow.
• Press the button (27) again to switch the machine
back into the normal operating mode. The LED (28)
will go off.
• During each interval, allow the descaling agent
to act for about 10-15 minutes, switching off the
machine by setting the power switch (7) to -0-.
• When all of the descaling agent has been used up,
rinse out the water container and fill it with fresh
water.
• Turn on the machine by means of the main switch.
• Press the button (27); the LED (28) will light up.
• Empty out 2/3 of the water in the tank by
turning the steam knob (17) counterclockwise; turn
the knob (17) clockwise to cut off flow.
• Let the machine heat up and empty out the water
remaining in the tank by turning the steam knob (17)
counterclockwise; turn the knob (17) clockwise to
cut off flow.
• Press the button (27) again to switch the machine
back into the normal operating mode. The LED
(28) will go off.
Should you use a descaling agent other
than the one recommended you are
advised in any case to follow the manufacturer’s
directions on the package.
12 LEGAL NOTICE
• The present operating instructions contain all
information necessary to use the machine correctly,
understand its functions, and carry out proper
maintenance.
• The user must be familiar with and observe these
instructions in order to ensure safe operation
and maintenance of the machine. For any further
information, or in case of any problems that may
arise for which you believe the present operating
instructions are not sufficiently clear and thorough,
please contact your dealer or the manufacturer
directly.
• We also note that these operating instructions
do not constitute part of any prior or pre-existing
agreement or legal contract, nor do they change
the provisions thereof.
• All manufacturer obligations are derived from the
corresponding sale contract, which also includes
the complete and sole rules governing the
warranty.