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At the end of descaling, the appliance requests a further rinse
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Complete the rinse cycle from the descaling guide
Potential cause:
During the rinse cycle, the water tank has not been filled to the MAX level.
Follow the step-by-step guide below for detailed instructions:
1
Please note before descaling
• Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the descaler pack.
• It is important to use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.
• Descaler could damage delicate surfaces. If the product is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.
2
Remove the water tank
3
If present, remove the water softener filter from the water tank
4
Pour the descaler into the tank up to the level marked with
5
Add water (1 liter) up to the level marked with
6
Insert the dedicated accessory to the Latte Crema connection
7
Make sure the portafilter is not attached and position a recipient under the coffee outlet, hot water spout and steam wand
8
Keep the descaling button pressed until the corresponding light begins to blink
Descaling starts.
9
The descale programme starts and the descaler liquid comes out of the steam wand and coffee outlet.
The descale programme removes limescale deposits from inside the appliance by automatically performing a series of rinses and pauses until the tank is empty.
Delivery stops and the descaling light turns to white. This indicates that it is necessary to proceed with rinsing.
10
Empty the recipients used to collect the descaler solution and replace it empty
11
Empty and place the water tank back in its housing
1
Remove the water tank.
2
Empty any residues of descaler solution.
3
Rinse with running water.
4
Refill with fresh water up to the MAX level.
5
Put the tank back in its housing.
12
Keep the descaling button pressed until the corresponding light begins to blink
Rinsing starts.
When rinsing is complete, delivery stops and the appliance prepares to be used again.
13
Empty the recipients used to collect the rinse water
14
Extract and empty the drip tray, then put back in the appliance
15
Empty, rinse, then fill the water tank with fresh water and replace it
If you removed a water filter in the first step, place it back in the water tank now.
Now the appliance is ready to use.
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