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Combi coffee maker BCO411.BThe coffee has an acid taste

Combi coffee maker BCO411.B

The coffee has an acid taste

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After descaling, make sure to thoroughly rinse the espresso unit

Possible cause:
Inadequate rinsing after descaling.

Rinse as specified in this step-by-step guide:

1

Please note:

Failure to clean as described in this guide invalidates the guarantee.

2

Remove the water softener filter (if present)

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3

Fill the tank with descaler solution

Obtain descaler solution by dilating the descaler with water, following the instructions on the pack.

4

Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the coffee maker.

The ON light comes on.

5

Make sure that the filter holder is not in place and position a container under the cappuccino maker

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6

Press the express coffee/hot water button and deliver about 1/4 of the solution in the tank

At intervals, turn the steam dial to deliver water from the cappuccino maker. Then, interrupt the water delivery by pressing the express coffee/hot water button button and leave the solution to work for about 5 minutes.

Repeat this another 3 times until the tank is empty.

7

Rinse the tank well and fill it with clean water (without descaler)

Put back in the coffee machine.

8

Press the express coffee/hot water button

Deliver water until the tank is empty.

9

Rinse the tank well and fill it with clean water (without descaler) again

Put back into the coffee machine.

10

Press the express coffee/hot water button

Deliver water until the tank is empty.

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