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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

It is important that the espresso machine is regularly cleaned. It will ensure 
a high quality of the coffee brewed. We recommend that the machine is 
cleaned after each brewing. Procedure:

Rinse the brew head unit.

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Rinse the steam wand with steam.

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Wipe the steam wand clean with a damp cloth immediately after the 

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espresso machine has been used.
Take out the 

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 lter from the handle and wash it, clean the holes of the 

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 lter.

Empty and rinse the drip tray.

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Important

: Never wash parts and accessories of the espresso machine 

in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the drip tray and the grid

Take out the grid and the drip tray 

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. Wash with water with the 

addition of some mild washing-up liquid, rinse and dry.

Warning

: Ensure that after taking out and replacing the drip tray and grid 

the insert is in the right place 

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.

Cleaning the brew head unit, the 

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 lter holder and the 

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 lter

Rinse the 

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 lter and the 

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 lter holder with warm water and dry after each 

use.
To clean the brew head unit from used coffee, rinse it with water, wipe the 
head and the internal ring with a damp cloth. If the holes of the 

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 lter  are 

blocked with coffee, use a delicate brush.

Important

: If the holes of the 

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 lter are still blocked, use the 

grey 

pin placed 

on the base, under the water tank 

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. Insert the cleaning pin into the 

holes in the bottom part of the 

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 lter 

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.

Rubber seal of the brew head

The seal of the brew head is at the bottom of the brew head unit and it 
seals the 

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 lter holder when coffee is poured.

Warning

: It is recommended that the 

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 lter holder is not left in the brew 

head unit during long breaks in the use of the espresso machine, as it may 
reduce the durability of the seal.
It is natural that a seal loses its elasticity and needs replacing. A lack of 
tightness between the 

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 lter holder and the brew head (steam is visible 

around the brew head unit when pouring espresso) is an indication that the 
seal is worn out.

Warning: Contact the nearest authorised service center if you think 
that the seal of the brew head unit needs replacing.

Cup warming plate and outer elements

Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and dry it. Do not use any brushes 
or abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch outer surfaces.

Cleaning the steam wand

Keeping the steam wand clean is essential to ensure the maximum 
performance of the steam function. Deposits of e.g. dried milk on the wand 
will decrease its steaming and frothing capacity.

Important

: Wipe the wand clean with a damp cloth and rinse with a little 

steam after each use.
Should milk have dried on the steam wand, wrap the wand with a clean 
damp cloth, place the wand above the drip tray and turn on steam for about 
10 seconds 

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. Next, leave the cloth on the wand for about 5 minutes 

until it soaks. If there still is dirt on the wand, repeat the procedure.

Important

: Never clean the steam wand with an abrasive scourer as it 

may damage the wand.
In the event that the steam wand is still blocked, a 

black 

cleaning pin is 

provided with the espresso machine. It is placed on the base under the 
water tank 

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Insert the cleaning pin in the outlet at the bottom of the wand 

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. If the 

steam wand is still blocked, unscrew the end of the steam wand. Clean the 
wand again using the 

black 

cleaning pin and then rinse it under running 

water.

DESCALING

Scale is a mineral build-up which naturally occurs on all appliances 
connected with heating water. Therefore the espresso machine will require 
descaling on a regular basis.

Warning

: Descale your coffee maker at least every 3 months. The 

damages which are caused by failure to descale the appliance are not 
subject to warranty repairs.

Descaling solutions

Traditionally, the following agents are used for removal of scale from coffee 
makers:

Citric acid solution

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Dissolve 2 spoonful (ca. 30 g) of citric acid in 1 l of water.

Specially designated liquids or tablets. 

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Notice

: For liquids and tablets, follow the instructions shown on the 

packaging of these products.

Descaling the espresso machine
Warning

: Ensure that the espresso machine is switched off and the 

connecting cord is disconnected from the socket.

  1.  Take out the water tank and rinse it clean. Depending on the descaling 

agent used, follow the steps below:
A.  Espresso machine descaling tablets

Pour about 1l of warm water into the water tank and put in 
a suitable number of descaling tablets, as recommended by the 
manufacturer. When the tablets have dissolved (it takes about 
5-7 minutes), replace the tank.

B. Descaling 

liquid

Pour about 1.5l of warm water into the water tank. Add a suitable 
amount of the descaling agent, as recommended by the 
manufacturer and replace the tank.

  2.  If the 

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 lter holder is in the brew head unit, take it out, rinse thoroughly 

under running water and put it aside.

  3.  Using a screwdriver, unscrew the 

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 lter from the bottom of the 

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 lter 

holder unit.

  4.  Take out the 

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 lter, the washer, the screw, and the seal and put them 

aside in a safe place.

Important:

 Be careful not to lose the 

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 lter, the washer, the screw or the 

seal after disassembling the brew head unit.

  5.  Using a small delicate brush, clean the brewing area of the head 

removing all coffee particles.

  6.  Place a suf

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 ciently big container under the brew head unit.

  7.  Insert the plug of the connecting cord in the mains socket and switch on 

the espresso machine by pressing the 

POWER 

button.

Warning

: Remember that if the illumination around the 

POWER 

button 

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 ashes, it means that the espresso machine is in the course of reaching 

the operating temperature. The moment the espresso machine has 
reached the right temperature, the illumination of the 

POWER 

button 

will stop 

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 ashing and will give continuous light. At the same time, the 

outer edges of each of the 

MANUAL

, the single espresso 

 and the 

double espresso 

 buttons will light up (continuous light).

  8.  Press  the 

MANUAL 

button and allow half of the decaling solution to 

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 ow through the brew head unit.

Important

: Due to the activation of the safety system (limitation to 

250 ml), the user must press the 

MANUAL 

button several times to 

empty half of the solution from the tank.

Warning

: Depending on the size of the container under the brew head 

unit, it may be necessary to empty it during the process.

  9.  After about half of the solution has 

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 owed through, press the 

MANUAL

to stop the 

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 ow of the solution.

10.  Turn the regulator knob to position   and allow the solution to run 

through the steam wand for about 2 minutes.

11.  Stop the appliance after 2 minutes by pressing the 

POWER 

button.

12.  Next set the regulator knob into position

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.

13.  Leave the espresso machine for about 10-15 minutes allowing the 

descaling agent to work.

14.  Next press the 

POWER 

button. The espresso machine will be switched 

on.

15. Press the 

MANUAL 

button and allow the next portion of the descaling 

solution to 

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 ow through the brew head unit.

Warning:

 Always remember about the safety system.

16. Press the 

MANUAL 

button again to stop the 

fl

 ow of the solution.

17.  Turn the regulator knob to position   and allow the solution to 

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 ow 

through the steam wand for about 3-4 minutes.

18.  After this time, set the regulator knob in position

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19. To 

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 nish the whole descaling process, press the 

MANUAL 

button again 

so that the last portion of the solution can 

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 ow through the brew head 

unit.

Warning

: Always remember about the safety system.

20.  Take out and empty the containers placed below the brew head and the 

steam wand. When they have been emptied, replace them under the 
brew head and the steam wand.

21.  Take out the water tank from the appliance and thoroughly rinse it under 

running water. Check that all traces of the descaling solution have been 
removed. Fill up the tank with fresh water and place it in the espresso 
machine 

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22.  Following the same procedure as with the descaling process, run 2 full 

tanks of clean water through the brew head and the steam wand.

Warning

: Always remember about the safety system.

Warning

: Depending on the size of the container under the brew head 

unit, it may be necessary to empty it during the process.

23.  When the process has 

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 nished, remove the container from under the 

brew head and wipe the whole brew head unit thoroughly.

24.  Carefully install the rubber seal, the 

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 lter, and the washer in the brew 

head, following their disassembling procedure in reverse order. Using 
a screwdriver, tighten the fastening screw home.

25.  Fill the tank up with fresh water and replace it in the espresso machine. 

The appliance is ready for further use.