Cuisinart EM-400 Owner Manual - Page 9

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Used Capsule Container

Container holds approximately 10 capsules and

some residual liquid after brewing. Be sure to

empty the container of any used capsules

periodically. The container is top-shelf

dishwasher safe and may also be cleaned with

warm, soapy water.

Cleaning External Parts

We recommend regular cleaning of the

espresso maker’s external components.

Cleaning the Housing

Never immerse the machine in water or other

liquids. The housing may be cleaned with a

soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth.

Cleaning the Drip Tray

To remove the drip tray, simply slide it toward

you, keeping it level at all times in order to

prevent spills. The drip tray and drip tray plate

are top-shelf dishwasher safe. It may also be

cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive

cloth. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers,

steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.

Cleaning the Water Reservoir

Water reservoir is top-shelf dishwasher safe.

It is normal over time for discoloration, spotting

or staining to appear in the water reservoir. This

will vary depending on the mineral content of

the bottled or filtered water used, but will not

affect the operation of the machine. However,

be sure to clean the water reservoir regularly to

minimize buildup.

Decalcification

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 non-toxic, it can hinder

performance. Descaling the machine will

help maintain the heating element and other

parts that come into contact with water.

For

optimal performance, descale your machine

every 3 to 6 months. It is possible with heavy

use and/or hard water for calcium to build up

faster, making it necessary to descale more

often. Some indications that it is time to

decalcify may be longer brewing times,

excessive steaming, lower coffee temperatures

and brews of less than a full cup. If you

experience any of these,

decalcify immediately. If you

do not experience any of the

above, the unit will notify you

when it is time to decalcify

by flashing the MANUAL

and

TEMPERATURE

LEDs quickly for 10

seconds after preheat/ready mode. This will

happen every time you turn on the unit or wake

up the unit from sleep mode until you decalcify.

NOTE:

The unit can still be used until you

decalcify.

To begin, you will need the following:

6 ounces distilled white vinegar

6 ounce water

1 large (12 ounces) ceramic mug or container

(do not use paper cup)

Step 1: Vinegar Rinse

water and 6 ounces of white vinegar and

replace.

drip tray.

no capsule inside.

the MANUAL

and TEMPERATURE

buttons for 3 seconds. The MANUAL

and

TEMPERATURE

LEDs will flash during

the phase of cleaning which takes

approximately 5-10 minutes. When

complete, the MANUAL

and

TEMPERATURE

LEDs will hold steady.

container.

Step 2: Fresh Water Rinse

water.

on the drip tray.

Press the MANUAL

button and the unit

will dispense water for approximately 90

seconds.

This will clean the machine’s plumbing

and remove any residual vinegar taste.

The machine is now ready for normal use.

Maintenance:

Any other servicing should be

performed by an authorized service

representative.

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