Part description When to clean How to cleanDrip tray Empty and clean the driptray as soon as the red 'driptray full' indicator pops upthrough the drip tray (Fig. 21).Remove the drip tray and rinse it under the tapwith some washing-up liquid.Coffee groundscontainerEmpty and clean the coffeegrounds container whenprompted by the machine.Remove the coffee grounds container while themachine is switched on and rinse it under the tapwith some washing-up liquid.Water tank Weekly Rinse the water tank under the tapCoffee funnel Check the coffee funnelweekly to see if it is clogged.Unplug the machine and remove the brew group.Open the lid of the pre-ground coffeecompartment and insert the spoon handle intothe coffee funnel. Move the handle up and downuntil the clogged ground coffee falls down (Fig.22). Go to www.saeco.com/care for detailedvideo instructions.Tip: There is a cleaning calender on the last page of this user manual. Write down the dates on whichyou have performed a cleaning action.Cleaning the brew groupRegular cleaning of the brew group prevents coffee residues from clogging up the internal circuits.Visit www.saeco.com/care for support videos on how to remove, insert and clean the brew group.Cleaning the brew group under the tap1 Remove the brew group (see 'Removing the brew group from the machine').2 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the upper filter (Fig. 23).3 Let the brew group air-dry before you place it back. Do not dry the brew group with a cloth toprevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tabletsOnly use Philips coffee oil remover tablets. Tap the Clean icon and select 'Brew group clean'. Thenfollow the instructions on the screen. Visit www.saeco.com/care for detailed video instructions.Lubricating the brew groupLubricate the brew group regularly to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly.1 Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft in the bottom of the brew group (Fig. 24).2 Apply a thin layer of grease to the rails on both sides (Fig. 25).See the table below for the lubrication frequency. Visit www.saeco.com/care for detailed videoinstructions.Usage frequency Nr of drinks brewed daily Lubrication frequencyLow 1-5 Every 4 monthsNormal 6-10 Every 2 monthsHeavy >10 Every month13English