Philips 10002519 - Manual (Page 26)

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clEANING ANd MAINTENANcE - dEScAlING
• use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the
appliance.
• do not dry the machine and/or its components using
a microwave and/or conventional oven.
• (Fig. 31 - 33) - clean the dispensing outlet. We
recommend emptying and cleaning (on a daily
basis):
- the grounds drawer (8)
- the drip tray (10)
10.1 Brew Group
• The Brew Group (15) must be cleaned every time
the coffee bean hopper is filled or at least once a
week.
• Turn off the machine by pressing the main power
button (5) to -0- and remove the plug from the
socket.
• (Fig. 31 - 33) - Remove the grounds drawer (8)
and the drip tray (12). Then open the service door
(13).
• (Fig. 34) - Remove the Brew Group (15) by the
handle and press the «PRESS» key. The Brew
Group must be cleaned only with warm water and
no detergents.
• (Fig. 35) - Wash the Brew Group with lukewarm
water and carefully clean the upper filter.
• Thoroughly wash and dry all the parts of the Brew
Group.
• Thoroughly clean the dispensing outlet.
• Reinsert the Brew Group in the dispensing outlet
clicking it into place without pressing the “PRESS"
key.
• close the door, insert the grounds drawer and the
drip tray.
11 DeSCalinG
limescale normally forms with the use of the
appliance. descaling is necessary every 3 - 4 months
or if you notice a reduction in water flow.
if you want to descale the machine yourself,
you may use a non-toxic and/or non-
harmful descaling product for coffee machines,
commonly available in the shops.
Caution! Do not use vinegar as a
descaler.
Before descaling, remove the pannarello from the
steam spout as described in the “cleaning and
Maintenance" section.
• Mix the descaling product with water following the
instructions on the product package, and fill the
tank with water.
• Turn on the machine at the main power button
(5).
• (Fig. 26) - Place a container beneath the steam
spout (12).
• At intervals, remove (one cup at a time) the whole
content of the water tank by turning the steam knob
(14) counterclockwise. Turn the steam knob (14)
clockwise to stop dispensing.
• during each interval allow the descaling solution to
take effect for about 10-15 minutes by disconnecting
the machine at the main power button (5).
• When the descaling solution is finished, rinse the
water tank and fill it with fresh water.
• Turn on the machine at the main power button.
• (Fig. 26) - Remove out 2/3 of the water tank by
turning the steam knob (14) counterclockwise.
Turn the steam knob (14) clockwise to stop
dispensing.
• Allow the machine to warm up and then empty out
the remaining content of the water tank by turning
the steam knob (14) counterclockwise. Turn the
steam knob (14) clockwise to stop dispensing .