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You will have to reset the espresso, then you prime it, then you descale it. That way, it will begin to function as good as new.
There is a reset button at the back of the espresso machine. Try o push it, and it will reset the espresso machine. Then you prime it.
To prime and descale it,
1. Fill the water reservoir up with fresh, cold water. Important: make sure all hoses are submerged and free of kinks or other obstructions and that the inlet hose reaches to the bottom of the reservoir if so designed .
2. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position. Plug machine in.
3. Turn steam knob open. Place container under steam wand.
4. Turn machine on. IMMEDIATELY turn coffee/brew switch on, or the Hot water Switch if so equipped.
5. The pump will sound noisy initially but should quieten down within 10 sec. or so. The water level should start to drop in the reservoir.
6. Close the steam valve once water starts to flow out. Turn the coffee/brew switch (or hot water switch) off once water flows out of brew head. The espresso machine is now primed. Continue to run about a cup of water through the boiler and the group to thoroughly flush the system prior to using the first time
7. VERY IMPORTANT! Shut machine off after 1 minute if water does not appear. Wait 5 minutes for machine element to cool down. Repeat. Check for leaks (water under machine). If the espresso machine won't prime, contact us for further instructions.
In hard water areas, minerals found in the water (such as calcium and magnesium) will accumulate, and over time affect operation of the espresso machine. Approximately every 3 months (depending on your use and the water hardness - check our chart), clean the machine with our Ascor Decal powder (or other natural citric acid based decalcifying agent).
1. Add one packet of Ascor Decal descaling solution into the water reservoir. Mix thoroughly to dissolve (use warm water for better results).
2. Remove the filter holder and place a cup under the group head and another cup, or other container, under the steam wand to catch cleaning solution.
3. Turn espresso machine on, turn coffee pump on and run approximately 8 oz. of solution through the brew head. Turn machine off and let the machine sit for 15 minutes.
4.Run approximately 8 oz. through the steam wand, and again, turn machine off and let sit for 15 minutes.
Repeat by allowing solution to run alternately through the steam wand and brew head. Turn espresso machine off after each cycle. Repeat process until solution has been run through.
5. Do not leave espresso machine on. Do not wait for the ready light to come on. Do not use the steam switch during this process. Do not allow reservoir to run empty!
6. Rinse reservoir thoroughly with fresh water. Refill reservoir with fresh water. Run half a tank of fresh water through group head, alternating between group head and steam wand.
Hope this information was helpful to you.
All the best
Elect_Comp
9/10/2011 4:03:51 PM •
Lavazza 2210
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Answered
on Sep 10, 2011