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Cleaning and Maintaining Your Machine
6.3 Decalcifying
When making espresso always use cold, clean
water. Using spring water or filtered water will
slow down calcium build up. We recommend
decalcifying the machine after 100-200 uses or at
least every 2-3 months.
• When using commercial decalcifying agents it is
important to follow their instructions. You can
also use Capresso Cleaning Solution, available
at www.capresso.com. Dissolve 1 packet of
Capresso Cleaning Solution with 30 oz. of water
and add to the water tank (3).
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Do not use vinegar as this will con-
siderably shorten the life of the seal
inside the brew head (6).
6.3.1 Decalcifying the Brew Head
1. Remove the portafilter (7).
2. For best results unscrew the screen inside the
brew head (6). Wipe off any coffee residue with
a damp cloth.
3. Fill the water tank (3) with the decalcifying
solution.
4. Place a large bowl beneath the brew head (6).
5. Push the Power Button (11) on the side of the
machine and turn the Control Knob (5) to the
left towards the "Cup icon". Allow 1/3 to 1/2 of
the solution to be pumped through the system
and the brew head.
6. Turn the Control Knob (5) back towards "
position to stop the process.
7. Let the machine sit for approximately 10
minutes.
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6.3.2 Decalcifying the frothing
wand
1. Remove the black frothing sleeve (12).
2. Fill a pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of cold water and
immerse the frothing wand (10) into the cold
water.
3. Turn the Control Knob (5) to the right towards
the "Steam icon" and let the steam pass through
for about 30 seconds. Repeat this process three
or four times.
11. Now process the remaining decalcifying
solution through the brew head (6) as described
above.
6.3.3 Rinsing the system
1. Remove the water tank (3) and rinse thoroughly,
then fill with fresh cold water.
2. Repeat above steps (4 through 6) with fresh
cold water.
3. Replace screen in the brew head (6) and tighten
the screw securely.
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