DeLonghi EC710 - Manual (Page 10)

Cleaning the pod filter holder (if fitted)
About every 200 coffees, clean the pod filter holder as follows:
• Push the filter holder button and remove the filter (fig. 33). Clean
the inside of the filter holder. Never wash in a dishwasher.
• Clean the filter thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If necessary, clean
with a pin (see fig. 30).
• Replace the filter.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 200 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned
as follows:
• Make sure the appliance is not hot and that it is unplugged from
the mains;
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw fixing the espresso boiler
outlet (fig. 34);
• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 16);
• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make sure
the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin (fig. 30).
• Rinse under running water, rubbing all the time.
• Replace the espresso boiler outlet, making sure the gasket is cor-
rectly positioned.
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Descaling the espresso coffee section
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200 cups
of coffee. It is recommended to use specific products for descaling
of espresso coffe machines.
1. Fill the tank with one litre of water;
2. Pour the contents of the descaler bottle provided (250 ml) into
the tank. For subsequent descaling operations, descaling solution
can be purchased from authorised technical service centres.
3. Press the ON/OFF button (fig. 3) and wait for the OK indicator
light to come on.
4. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a contai-
ner under the outlet.
5. Press the coffee button, half empty the tank and every now and
then rotate the steam knob to allow a little of the solution to run
off.Then switch off by pressing the button again.
6. Leave the solution to work for about 15 minutes, then run off the
rest of the water in the tank.
7. To eliminate residues of the solution and scale, rinse the tank well,
fill with clean water and replace in its housing. Press the coffee but-
ton and operate the appliance until the tank is completely empty;
8. Press the button again and repeat the last operation.
Repair of damage to the coffee machine caused by scale is not
covered by the guarantee unless descaling is performed
regularly as described above.
fig. 33
fig. 34
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