User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EA130

[. . . ] · Follow the instructions on descaling!· Prior to carrying out maintenance or cleaning, ensure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains!· Do not submerge the appliance in water!· Do not operate the appliance if there is no water in the fresh water container! [. . . ] In this way you extend the lifetime of the seal on the brew filter. Cleaning the filter and filter holder The filter and filter holder should be cleaned after each use. 0 Push the finger guard on the filter holder forwards with your thumb. 0 Tap the used espresso grounds out of the filter holder and filter (Figure 13). Take care to keep pressing the finger guard with your thumb as otherwise the filter will fall out. 14 g 0 Remove the filter from the filter holder. 0 Clean the filter thoroughly with warm water. Make certain that there are no espresso coffee grounds remaining in the small holes in the filter. 0 Rinse the filter holder in warm water. Information: Do not clean the filter holder in a dishwasher. 0 Turn the selector dial (Figure 1/P) to the warm up position (Figure 11/C). When the temperature indicator (Figure 1/Q) is illuminated the espresso machine is ready for use. 0 Turn the selector dial (Figure 1/P) to the steam or hot water position (Figure 11/D). Once the required quantity of hot water has been produced, turn the selector dial (Figure 1/P) back to the 0 position (Figure 11/B). Check that you wash not only the individual parts of the frothed milk spout (Figure 19/B, C, D), but particularly the knob for regulating the froth (Figure 19/A). During the frothing procedure milk deposits can form in the crevice on the knob (Figure 19/A "arrow"). As these deposits can impair the frothing result, we recommend that the part indicated in the figure with an "arrow" should be cleaned particularly thoroughly. Finally, rinse the parts with clear water and dry them. Do not clean these parts in a dishwasher as this could damage the seals. 0 0 0 0 Cleaning the drip grid and drip tray The drip tray can be removed for cleaning with the aid of the fingersized cavities on the right and left sides. Lift the drip tray and pull it forwards and away from the appliance base (Figure 20). You can wash the drip tray and drip grid in ordinary washingup water. Cleaning Always unplug the appliance from the mains and allow the espresso machine to cool down before cleaning. Clean the appliance casing with a damp cloth, but never immerse it in water! Cleaning the brew head and brew filter Once it has been used for a while the brew head should be cleaned with a damp cloth. If it is particularly soiled, unscrew the brew filter using a coin (Figure 21) and clean it under running water. Cleaning the filter and filter holder Proceed as described in the section To prepare espresso, Cleaning the filter and filter holder. Cleaning the fresh water container 0 Dispose of any water remaining in the fresh water container and clean it if necessary in ordinary washing-up water. To Descale ­ and Keep your Espresso Machine in Good Condition for Longer The service life of your espresso machine can be lengthened with regular descaling. As a precaution we recommend descaling every three months. [. . . ] there is too little froth produced when frothing the milk?Clean the frothing nozzle and knob for regulating the froth. · · · · · · 2 Protecting the Environment Do not simply throw packaging material away. · The cardboard box can be deposited in the old paper collection or the relevant refuse collection system. · Deposit plastic bags made from polyethylene (PE) at a PE collection point for recycling. [. . . ]