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 Open the service door and remove the brew group (see 'Removing the brew group from themachine').2 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the upper filter (Fig. 32).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. 33).2 Apply a thin layer of grease to the rails on both sides (Fig. 34).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 monthCleaning programs for the internal cappuccinatoreThe machines has three programs to clean the internal cappuccinatore. The Auto Steam Shootcleaning program is automatically performed by the machine after brewing a milk-based drink. Youcan select the HYGIESTEAM or DEEP MILK CLEAN program by tapping the Clean icon and scrollingthrough the cleaning menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen.- Auto Steam Shoot: the machine shoots steam through the internal cappuccinatore to quickly rinseit.- HYGIESTEAM: the machine thoroughly cleans the internal milk system with steam. Place the milktube in the milk tube holder (Fig. 35) and follow the instructions on the screen.- DEEP MILK CLEAN: Perform the 'DEEP MILK CLEAN' procedure with the Philips milk circuit cleanerfor a thorough cleaning of the internal milk system.Cleaning the internal cappuccinatore under the tap1 Open the door of the internal cappuccinatore (Fig. 10).2 Remove the internal cappuccinatore by pulling it down (Fig. 36).3 Disassemble the internal cappuccinatore by pulling the bottom part off the top part (Fig. 37).16 English