ENGLISH 51DescalingLimescale is a natural part of the water used for the machine operation. Itneeds to be removed regularly as it may clog the water and coffee circuit ofyour appliance.This is an easy procedure with your Philips-Saeco machine.The advanced electronics tells you on the display of the machine (in clearsymbols) when descaling is needed. Just follow the steps described below.Not doing this will ultimately make your appliance stop working properly,and in this case repair is not covered under your warranty.Use the Saeco descaling product only. Its formula has been designed toensure better machine performance and operation for its whole operatinglife. If correctly used, it also avoids alterations in the brewed product. Thedescaling solution and the complete "Maintenance Kit" may be purchasedat your local dealer, at the Philips on-line shop at http://shop.philips.com orat authorised service centres.Warning! Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispenseduntil the cycle has been carried out to the end. Never use vinegar as adescaling solution.1 Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button. Wait for themachine to finish its rinse and warm-up process.Warning! Remove the "Intenza" filter before adding the descaling solution.2 Press and hold the “ ” button for 5 seconds to access the machinemain menu.3 Press the “ ” button and the “ ” button to confirm the selection andenter the “MACHINE MENU”.4 Press the “ ” button and select the “MAINTENANCE” option; press the“ ” button to enter the menu.5 Press the “ ” button and select the “DESCALING” option; press the “ ”button to enter the menu.MAINTENANCEBREW GROUP CLEANDESCALINGCAPPUCCINATORE CLEANING