Smeg EGF03BLUS Instruction manual - Page 24

Cleaning and maintenance • The machine will proceed with pulse dispensing to clean the dispensing unit (21) . Overall, the operation takes approx. 10 minutes. The button (14) flashes indicating that the procedure is in progress. • At the end of the procedure all the keys will light up with a fixed light and the machine will emit a double sound, if the acoustic signals are active. • Remove the filter-holder (20) and check that the detergent has dissolved completely. If this is not the case, repeat the operation. • At the end, remove the filter-holder (20) and the cleaning disk (32) inside. • Before dispensing a coffee beverage, attach the filter-holder (20) again with the filter (31b) to the dispensing unit (21) and press the button (14) to rinse the circuit. 6.4 Descaling (Fig.B-N) Before performing the descaling cycle, remove any water softener filters present inside the tank (7). Stay near the machine for the entire duration of the descaling cycle since you may be required to fill the tank, for example. The entire descaling and rinsing cycle lasts approximately 40 minutes. The coffee machine signals when it is necessary to carry out a descaling cycle on the basis of the water hardness set (For setting of the water hardness, see the "Setting water hardness" paragraph). If the button (14) lights up with a fixed orange light, it means that a descaling cycle is necessary, so as not to alter the taste of the coffee and damage the machine. However, coffee, steam/hot water can continue to be dispensed. Proceed as follows to perform the descaling cycle: • Remove the filter-holder (20) from its seat • Place a container with a capacity of at least 500 ml under the dispensing unit (21) and another with a capacity of at least 800 ml under the steam wand (22). • Fill the tank (7) up to "MAX" with a solution of water and descaler following the doses recommended by the manufacturer. • Press keys (11) and (14) simultaneously for 5 seconds to enter the programming menu. • Turn the lever (15) anti-clockwise to the steam intensity position. • Buttons (11), (12) and (13) switch off, while the button (14) flashes with an orange light. • Press (14) to start the descaling cycle. During the descaling cycle, the machine will make a few pauses to allow the descaler to act effectively Wait for the end of the cycle. • The descaling cycle ends when the button (14) turns white. • Remove the tank (7) and rinse it under running water to remove any traces of descaler. EN - 18