DeLonghi ESAM6600 Owner Manual - Page 13

• Press the OK button to activate auto-start. • Press the P button (corresponding to the ESC symbol flashing on the display) to exit programming mode or to change other parameters. NOTE: When auto-start time is set, the symbol appears alongside the time on the display. 17.3 Descaling Over time, the continuous heating up of the water used to make the coffee leads to lime scale building up in the inner circuits of the appliance. When the message: DESCALE flashes on the display, you should perform the descale cycle. Proceed as follows: • Make sure the appliance is ready. • Press the P button then press the button (corresponding to the then press the button repeatedly until the appliance displays: symbol flashing on the display) DESCALE NO • Press the plays: button (corresponding to the SET symbol flashing on the display) and the appliance dis- DESCALE YES • Press the OK button to start the descale program. • Empty the water tank and pour in the contents of one bottle (4.2 fl. oz.) of DURGOL descaler plus 34 oz. of water. NOTE: Make sure splashes of descaler do not fall onto surfaces sensitive to acid such as marble, limestone and granite. For subsequent descaling operations, use the same type and brand of descaling solution as supplied (available from authorized technical service centers). • Attach the water spout to the nozzle. • Place a container with a minimum capacity of 34oz. under the hot water spout (Fig. 3). • Press the OK button. Descaler runs off from the hot water spout into the container below. The appliance displays: APPLIANCE IN DESCALE • The descale program automatically performs a series of run offs and pauses to remove lime scale deposits from inside the coffee maker. • After about 30 minutes, the appliance displays: RINSING FILL TANK The appliance must now be rinsed through to eliminate residues of descaling solution from inside the appliance. Proceed as follows: • Empty the water tank, rinse and fill with clean water. • Reposition the tank. • Empty the full container and then put it back under the hot water spout. • Press the OK button. Hot water will run off from the spout into the container below and the appliance dis- plays: RINSING • When the water tank is empty, the appliance displays the message: RINSING COMPLETE PRESS OK • Press the OK button and refill the water tank with clean water. • The descale program is now terminated and the appliance is ready to make coffee again. 18 Collection