SYNTIA 03 BRIEF INSTRUCTIONSSaeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 7 / 073.2. Operation, cleaning and maintenanceCLEANING AND TECHNICAL SERVICINGA Empty the dregs drawer When indicatedB Empty the drip tray As necessaryC Clean the water tank WeeklyD Clean the coffee bean container As necessaryE Clean the casing As necessaryFClean the brewing unit Every time the coffee bean container is filled orweeklyLubricate the brewing unit Once a month or every 500 dispensingproceduresClean the unit housing WeeklyH Perform descaling When indicatedDescaling cycle frequencyHardness Water hardness Without limescale filter With limescale filter1 Soft water (up to 7°dH) Approx. every 3 months /120 litresApprox. every 6months / 240 litres2 Medium water (7° - 14°dH) Approx. every 2 months /90 litresApprox. every 4months / 180 litres3 Hard water (15° - 21°dH) Approx. every 6 weeks or60 litresApprox. every 3months / 120 litres4 Very hard water (over 21°dH) Approx. every 4 weeks or30 litresApprox. every 6 weeksor 60 litresOperating the machine1 Fill water tank2 Fill the coffee beancontainer3 Switch on the appliance4 Fill the circuit Place a container under the steam arm, turn the selector tothe ” “ symbol and wait for the appliance to return to coffeeready status.5 Press the coffee key Press once for one coffee; twice for two coffees