Electrolux AEG EA 1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

g150 Remove the plastic attachment andrinse both under running water(figure 14).0 Place the plastic attachment back intothe drip tray.0 Push the clean drip tray back into theappliance and place the drip gratingback in.Cleaning the brew filterFrom time to time check the brew filterto ensure that the holes in the filterhave not become blocked by coffeeparticles. The brew filter is located onthe underside of the brew head.If the holes have become blocked:0 Unscrew the brew filter using a coin(figure 15).0 Remove the brew filter and seal(figure 16/1) and remove the brew fil-ter’s seal (figure 16/2).0 Clean the brew filter with warm waterand a brush.0 Rinse the seal with warm rinse water.3 If the appliance is to be transported attemperatures below zero:0 Empty the water tank.0 Turn the selector dial (figure 1/E) tothe position and let the appliancedry.DecalcifyingIf the espresso is flowing through thefilter at a slower rate than usual, it istime for the appliance to be decalci-fied.We recommend that you decalcify themachine once every three months. Ifyou live in an area with hard water thedecalcifying procedure may have to becarried out more often.3 We recommend to use only the originalAEG decalcifying tabs PNC900 195 537/7.Important: Prior to decalcifying, re-move the brew filter (figure 1/T) andthe brew filter’s seal, as described inthe section “Cleaning the brew filter”(figures 15, 16).First pour the water into the watertank, then add the decalcifier; never inthe reverse order. At least 0.5 litres ofwater must be used. The decalcifiershould be added accordingly.0 Remove the power plug from thepower point and allow the appliance tocool.0 Place the filter holder in position with-out the filter.0 Place a sufficiently large containerunder the filter holder.0 Insert the power plug into the powerpoint and switch on the appliance.0 Afterwards, turn the selector dial (fig-ure 1/E) to the position and letapprox. 1/3 of the decalcifier flowthrough the system.0 Then switch off the appliance andallow the decalcifying solution to actfor approx. 10 minutes.0 Allow the rest of the decalcifying solu-tion to rinse the brew head.0 Then thoroughly clean the water tank.0 Fill the water tank with fresh waterand allow all of the water to flow overthe brew head.Repeat the procedure if there is a lot oflimescale.0 After decalcifying the appliance,replace the brew filter and seal.What to do if…• the espresso temperature is too low:– Carry out the brewing procedurewithout using espresso grounds, butusing the filter and filter holder, inorder to preheat the system.– Preheat the cups.– Decalcify the appliance.• the flow speed decreases noticeably:– Do not press the espresso groundstoo firmly into the filter.– Do not grind the espresso groundstoo finely (“medium” fineness).– Decalcify the appliance.822_949_282 EA120.book Seite 15 Montag, 2. April 2007 7:25 19