Saeco RI9828/01 Operation And Maintenance Manual - Maintenance

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MAIntenAnce

Press “boiler descaling cycle”

BoILeR DescALInG cYcLe

boiler 

descaling 

cycle

no

yes

Do you wish to perform the 

descaling cycle?

Turn the knob to the 

position.

Place a large container beneath the 

hot water / steam wand.

Press “yes” to start.

Descaling is performed at a controlled temperature. If the machine is cold, 

you must wait until it has reached the correct temperature; otherwise you 

must cool the boiler as follows:

1.4.3. boiler descaling cycle

In case of confl ict, priority must be given to what is indicated in the operation and maintenance manual 

over the instructions provided on separately sold accessories and materials.

To carry out an automatic descaling cycle. Descaling should be performed every 1-2 months, when water comes 

out more slowly than usual or when the machine displays the relevant message. The machine must be on and 

controls the distribution of the descaling solution automatically.

Warning! never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the cycle has been 

carried out to the end. never use vinegar as a descaling solution.

When descaling is performed, someone must be present during the entire process (approx. 40 mi-

nutes).

Use the Saeco descaling solution only, specially designed to comply with the technical 

specifi cations of the machine, to ensure the machine performance will not decrease over 

time, and to guarantee a safe and risk-free use. The descaling solution must be disposed of 

according to the manufacturer’s instructions and/or applicable regulations in the country of 

use. 

note. Before starting a descaling cycle make sure that:

1.  a large enough container is positioned under the water wand;

2.  tHe "IntenZA" WAteR FILteR HAs Been ReMoVeD.