291 2To perform the automatic descaling cycle.Descaling is necessary every 1-2 months, depending on the volume of use and hardness of thelocal water supply.The machine must be turned on and will automatically manage the distribution of the descalingagent.A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE OPERATION.WARNING! NEVER USE VINEGAR AS A DESCALER.Please use Saeco descaling solution in your machine. It has been specifically developed to preserveperformance and functionality throughout the lifetime of the machine and to ensure, with regular use, a highquality delivered product. Saeco descaling solution should be disposed of according to the manufacturerinstructions and/or the regulations in the country of use.Note: Before beginning the descaling cycle make sure that:1. a container of adequate size is available;2. THE WATER FILTER (IF INSERTED) HAS BEEN REMOVED;3. the water tank has been filled with the descaling solution up to the level indicated with .Pause descaling.The descaling and/or rinsing can be paused and then restarted. When descaling is interrupted the machine willwarn the user that it must be turned off.WARNING! DESCALING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM ITS INTERRUPTION.The next time the machine is turned on, the machine will warn the user that the descaling and/or rinse processmust be completed.The machine will indicate the need to perform a descaling cycle througha flashing message.This message is displayed 200 beverages before descaling must beperformed.Each time a beverage is dispensed, the machine will count down thenumber of remaining beverages, which will be displayed on the right.When 30 beverages remain, the display will begin to flash.When the remaining beverages arefinished, the machine will block andmust be descaled.Run the descaling cycle asdescribed on page 29.Descaling cycle> machine settings > maintenance > descaling cycledescale 200espresso coffee 08:33 descale