Cuisinart EM-25 User Manual - Page 9

Cleaning the Milk Tank/Frother Remove the milk tank by holding the tank and cover and pulling them away from the machine. Remove the cover and any excess milk, rinse out tank, then pour water into the tank. Replace the cover, align the milk tank to the connector on the side of the machine, and push to install. Place a cup on the drip tray. Press MENU and select the STEAM option. Select GO, then START to initiate steaming. Press the STOP option if your cup becomes full. NOTE: If you are storing the milk container in the refrigerator, you may clean the frothing mechanism by ensuing there is no capsule in the brew head, placing a cup on the drip tray, and pressing once. The steam produced during the brew cycle will clean the frothing mechanism. To remove the steam/frothing wand Remove silver pin on the top by pulling upward. Then, locate the ridges on either side of the mechanism, gently squeeze, and pull toward you. Once removed, run hot water through the internal channels, or the tubing can be removed and soaked in warm, soapy water. Replace tubing and gently push frothing mechanism into the housing. Gently squeeze either side of mechanism to ensure it is engaged into the unit. Replace silver pin by aligning the arrow on the pin with the arrow on the unit housing. NOTE: For optimal cleaning, we recommend that you periodically disassemble all removable parts, place them in warm, soapy water and soak for at least 15 minutes. Rinse well, dry and assemble the parts as per above instructions. descale your machine once a month. It is possible with heavy use and/or hard water for calcium to build up faster, making it necessary to descale more often. Indications that it is time to decalcify: • Longer brewing times • Excessive steaming • Lower coffee temperature • Brews less than a full cup Descaling Your Machine The LCD will read DESCALE when it is time for you to clean. 1. Place a 20 oz. cup or container on the cup tray. 2. Fill the water tank with 8 oz. of water and 8 oz. vinegar. NOTE: You can also use a commercial descaling solution. 3. Press twice to run solution through unit. Continue to initiate brew cycle until the water reservoir is empty. 4. F ill the water tank with bottled or filtered water (no vinegar) and repeat through step 3 twice to clean the unit. MAINTENANCE: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. Descale Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your machine. Though scale is nontoxic, it can hinder performance. Using descaling and decalcifying at the same time will help maintain the heating element and other parts that come into contact with water. For optimal performance, 9