Descaling - SCHOLTES CL 1 Mode D'emploi

Maintenance and care

Descaling

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Scale normally forms with use of the appliance.
Descaling is necessary every 3 - 4 months (depending
on the water hardness and the use of the water filter)
when there is a reduction in water flow or when the
machine displays the following message:
READY FOR USE
DECALCIFY
! If you want to descale the machine yourself, you can
use a non-toxic and/or non-harmful descaling product
for coffee machines, commonly available in the shops.
Scholtes descaling product is highly recommended.
! Never use vinegar as a descaler.
! Remove the water filter before descaling (where
installed).
Follow the instructions for descaling:
3. Press the key to select the function. The display
shows:
DESCALING
NO
4. Using the
DESCALING
YES
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1. Mix the descaling
product with water
following the instructions
on the product package,
and fill the tank with water.
2. Turn on the machine
at the main switch.
keys, select:
5. Direct the steam spout
towards the drip tray.
6. Place a suitably sized
container below the
steam spout and press
the key.
The machine will start an automatic descaling cycle
with pauses programmed by the manufacturer and
automatically managed by the machine.
The display will show:
MACHINE IS DESCALING
7. At the end of the cycle, dispensing of the descaling
solution will stop and the display will show:
RINSE MACHINE
FILL WATERTANK
RINSE MACHINE
PRESS WATER KEY
MACHINE IS RINSING
10. When the rinse cycle is complete, the display will
show:
RINSING FINISHED
PRESS WATER KEY
11. Fill the water tank, press the
circuits and leave the machine to heat up.
! If you are using a product other than the
recommended one it is important to follow the
manufacturer's instructions shown on the pack of the
descaling product.
8. Rinse the water tank
thoroughly and fill it with
fresh drinking water.
Replace the tank and
close the front panel.
The display will show:
9. Place a suitably sized
container below the
steam spout and press
the key.
Rinsing of the machine
circuits begins and the
display will show:
key, reprime the