Philips Saeco Armonia Type SIN024X - Manuale (Pagina 26)

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dispense steam.
• (Fig.17) - Place a container beneath the
steam tube and open the “Hot water/
steam” knob (7) for a few seconds to di-
scharge residual water from the steam tube
(“pannarello”). Shortly only steam will issue
from the tube.
• (Fig.19) - Close the knob (7) and remove
the container.
• Fill the container you want to use for making
cappuccino to 1/3 with cold milk.
For best results, use only cold milk
when making cappuccino.
• (Fig.21) - Place the tip of the steam tube in
the milk to be heated and turn the knob (7)
counterclockwise; move the container slowly
up and down and in circles to heat the milk
evenly.
• (Fig.22) - After frothing the milk as desired,
turn the knob (7) clockwise to shut off steam.
Remove the cup with frothed milk.
• (Fig.20) - Press the steam switch (6) again.
• Load the circuit as directed in section 4.5 to
prepare the machine for use.
The same method may be used to
heat other beverages.
• (Fig.23) - After completing this operation,
wipe the steam tube clean with a damp
cloth.
9 CLEANING
Maintenance and cleaning jobs may be
carried out only when the machine is cold and
disconnected from the power supply.
• Do not immerse the machine in water nor
place any of its components in a dish-
washer.
• Do not use sharp objects or harsh chemical
products (solvents) for cleaning.
• It is recommended to clean the water tank
daily and refill it with fresh water.
• (Fig.23) - After heating milk, release a small
quantity of hot water to clean out the tube.
Wipe the outside of the tube clean with a
damp cloth.
• (Fig.24) - Everyday you should empty and
wash the drip tray.
• Use a soft cloth dampened with water to
clean the machine body.
• (Fig.16) - To clean the “Crema” filter
holder:
- Remove the filter, immerse it in hot water
and wash it thoroughly.
- Wash out the inside of the “Crema” filter
holder.
• Never dry the machine and/or its components
in a microwave or conventional oven.
10 DESCALING
Scale normally forms inside the machine with
use; descaling is necessary every 3-4 months
or whenever you observe a decrease in water
flow.
If you wish to descale the machine
yourself, you can use any commercially
available non-toxic, non-harmful descaling
product for coffee machines.
We recommend using Saeco descaler.
Warning! Never use vinegar as a
descaling agent.
• Remove the water tank and empty out any
water left inside it.
• (Fig.2) - Mix the descaling agent with water
as directed on the package and pour all the
solution into the tank. Place the tank inside
the machine
• (Fig.4B) - Turn on the machine by pressing
the ON/OFF switch (2).
• (Fig.5) - Place a container beneath the steam
tube.
• Empty the entire contents from the water
tank at intervals (one cup at a time): turn the
steam knob (7) counterclockwise and press
the coffee switch (4) to activate flow and then
press the coffee switch (4) again and turn the
Cleaning - Descaling
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