Descaling – Philips 740808051 User Manual
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Descaling is necessary every 3-4 months, when there is a reduction in the water
capacity. The machine must be on; it automatically controls the distribution of the
descaling solution.
DESCALING
Warning! Never use vinegar as a descaling agent.
You can use any
commercially available non-toxic, non-harmful descaling product for coffee
machines. We recommend using a Saeco descaling agent.
DESCALING
When the machine needs
descaling, the indicator
light will fl ash
.
Press the indicator light for
5 seconds.
Place a large receptacle
beneath the steam tube.
Close the knob.
Open the
knob
to rinse.
Rinse out the tank and fi ll it
with fresh drinking water.
Fill the water tank with the
descaling solution.
Open the
knob.
The descaling process
starts.
The solution will be di-
scharged at intervals.
Remove the container.
When no water is left, turn
the knob to close the valve.
The lights will fl ash to
signal when descaling
is over.
Remove the container.
If the descaling
cycle is interrupted,
the water tank and internal
machine circuits must be
rinsed.
Place a large receptacle
beneath the steam tube.
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