Capresso 112 - Manual (Page 13)

b. Remove the four parts – knob, joint,
connector, and frothing sleeve.
c. Rinse all parts under warm running
water. You may also soak all parts in
a cup of hot water after rinsing.
d. Place a large cup underneath the
steam nozzle and turn the steam
knob to the steam position (fig. 8).
Let some steam run through for a
few seconds, then turn the selector
knob back to the "O"-position (fig. 5).
e. Re-assemble system (see chapter 13).
25. CLEANING THE MILK CONTAINER
• Remove the lid of the milk container.
(The milk container is dishwasher
safe-upper rack only.)
• Hold the lid under warm running
water and allow some water to run
through the straw. For a more thor-
ough cleaning take the lid assembly
apart (lid, seal, straw) and rinse
with water and/or soak in hot water.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the
three parts, first insert the seal into the
receptacle on the underside of the lid,
then push the straw inside the seal to
ensure a tight fit (fig. 21).
26. DECALCIFYING (With Vinegar)
For prolonged use of your Espresso-
PRO it is necessary to decalcify the
machine regularly. Calcium (limestone)
found in drinking water will leave
deposits in the machine that may
cause clogging.
We highly recommend that you
decalcify your machine at least twice
a year or after about 400 uses (= 400
espressos or 200 espressos plus 200
frothing cycles).
Decalcifying Instructions:
MACHINE IS OFF
a. Before you start decalcifying
remove the inner screen (fig. 20)
and unscrew the steam nozzle
(fig. 1d; U).
b. Insert the porta filter without a
sieve and place a large container
underneath the porta filter.
c. Fill the water container with three
cups (24 oz.) of water and 1 1 /
2
cups (12 oz.) of white household
vinegar.
d. TURN MACHINE ON and pump
about 4 oz. of water through the
portafilter. Stop and let machine
rest for approx. 2 minutes. Repeat
4 times.
e. Now decalcify the steam tube.
Place a container underneath the
steam tube. Press selector switch
on top of the machine to the hot
water position and turn the
selector knob to the steam position
(fig. 8). Let about 4 oz. of water run
through the steam tube. Then stop
and let machine rest for approx. 2
minutes. Repeat three or four
times.
f. Clean water tank thoroughly, fill
with fresh water and pump half of
the water through the porta filter
and half through the steam tube to
eliminate any vinegar smell or taste.
g. Replace the inner screen and the
steam nozzle.
**If using a commercial decalcifying
agent please make sure it is suitable
for drip coffee makers and follow the
manufacturer's instructions.**
27. DECALCIFYING WITH DURGOL
Capresso and many European
companies recommend "Durgol" – a
liquid decalcifying agent that removes
calcium deposits up to 20 times faster
than vinegar.
Prepare the machine as described in
Chapter 26 – steps (a) and (b).
Pour one cup of water, then one cup
of Durgol into the water tank (total of
16 oz.).
a. Turn the machine on and pump
about 4 oz. of water through the
porta filter. Stop and let machine
rest for approximately 2 minutes.
Repeat one more time.
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