• 11 •EnglishDESCALINGLimescale normally builds up with the useof the appliance. The machine needs de-scaling every 1 - 2 months or whenever areduction in water fl ow is noticed.Use the Saeco descaling pro-duct. Its formula has beendesigned to ensure better machineperformance and operation for itswhole operating life. If correctly used,it also avoids alterations in the brewedproduct.Warning! Never use vinegar asa descaling solution.Before descaling, remove the Pannarello(if supplied) from the steam wand as de-scribed in the “Cleaning and Maintenance”section.• Turn the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. Wait for the machine tofi nish its rinse cycle and warm up.• Mix the descaling solution with water asspecified on the package of the descalingproduct and fi ll the water tank.• Place a container below the steamwand.• To empty the water tank completely(one cup at a time), turn the switchselector clockwise to set it onto the“ ” position. To stop dispensing, turnthe switch selector counter-clockwise toset it back to the “ ” position.• Between each interval, allow thedescaling solution to work for about10-15 minutes and press the ON/OFFbutton to turn the machine off. Emptythe container.• Repeat this operation until the descalingsolution is finished and the water tank isempty.• When the descaling solution is fi nished,rinse the water tank and fi ll it with freshwater.• Turn the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button.• Empty the water tank by turning theselector switch clockwise to the “ ”position. To stop dispensing, turn theselector switch counter-clockwise toset it to the “ ” position.When descaling is complete, insert thePannarello (if supplied) onto the steamwand as described in the “Cleaning andMaintenance” section.The descaling solution is tobe disposed of accordingto the manufacturer’s instructionsand/or regulations in force in thecountry of use.MACHINE DISPOSAL- The packing materials can be re-cycled.- Appliance: unplug the appliance andcut the power cord.- Deliver the appliance and power cord toa service center or public waste disposalfacility.This product complies with EU Directive2002/96/EC.The symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this productmay not be treated as commons waste.Instead it shall be handed over to the ap-plicable collection point for the recyclingof electrical and electronic equipment.By ensuring this product is disposed ofcorrectly, you will help prevent potentialnegative consequences for the environ-ment and human health, which couldotherwise be caused by inappropriatewaste handling of this product. For moredetailed information about recycling ofthis product, please contact your localcity office.MAXMIN