55ENGLISH 55Monthly Cleaning of the Coffee Bean HopperClean the coffee bean hopper once a month when it is empty with a dampcloth to remove coffee oil. Thereafter refill it with coffee beans.DESCALINGThe descaling process takes approx. 35 minutes.Lime scale builds up inside the machine during use. It needs to be remo-ved regularly as it may clog the water and coffee circuit of your machine.The machine indicates when descaling is needed.Caution:Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working pro-perly, and in this case repair is NOT covered by your warranty.Use the Saeco decalcifier only. Its formula has been designed to ensurebetter machine performance.You can purchase separately the Saeco decalcifier. Please refer to chapter“Ordering Maintenance Products” for further information.Warning:Never drink the decalcifier or any products dispensed until the cyclehas been carried out to the end. Never use vinegar as a decalcifier.Note:During the descaling cycle do not switch off the machine. If this has happe-ned, you need to restart the descaling cycle from the very beginning.