DeLonghi DCM900 Series Instruction Manual

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DECALCIFICATION INDICATOR1. After approximately 90 brew cycles the coffee maker will automatically indicatewhen it needs to be cleaned.2. The decalcification warning light will flash to indicate that the coffee makerrequires decalcification.HOW TO DECALCIFY YOUR COFFEE MAKER3. To decalcify, fill the carafe with cold water and two tablespoons of white vinegar.4. Pour the solution into the water tank, and then close the lid. Place the carafe onthe warming plate and allow the coffee maker to brew the vinegar solution.5. While decalcifying, do not use a filter in the filter basket. When the vinegarsolution has finished brewing, empty the carafe and rinse it out with cold water.6. Refill the water reservoir with cold water only and run another brew cycle toremove any remaining vinegar solution. Repeat if necessary.7. To reset the machine after decalcification is complete, press the reset buttonlocated in the back of the machine.DECALCIFICATIONCalcium deposits may build up in the coffee maker as a result of minerals commonlyfound in drinking water. The build-up is normal and may result in a slow down ofthe coffee maker’s brewing time. The slow down can be eliminated by periodicallydecalcifying the coffee maker.-12-