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Decalcify the brew head and frother: Capresso EC100

Before you start

Tools
large bowl, pitcher, screwdriver for the brew-head screen screw, damp cloth
Supplies
commercial decalcifying agent (mixed as its own instructions say), optional; tartaric or citric acid (4 tablespoons dissolved in 30 oz water (alternative to a commercial agent)), optional

Warnings

Steps

  1. Take the portafilter out of the brew head.

    From the manual: “Decalcifying the brew head a. Remove the porta filter.”

  2. For the best result, unscrew the brew-head screen and wipe off coffee residue with a damp cloth. Optional

    From the manual: “For best results unscrew the screen inside the brew head.”

  3. Fill the water container with the decalcifying solution.

    From the manual: “Fill the water container with the decalcifying solution.”

  4. Put a large bowl under the brew head.

    From the manual: “Place a large bowl beneath the brew head.”

  5. Switch on and turn the Selector Dial to the cup symbol; pump a third to a half of the solution through (no need to wait for the green light).

    From the manual: “Allow 1/3 to 1/2 of the solution to be pumped through the system and the brew head.”

  6. Stop the flow by returning the Selector Dial to the middle.

    From the manual: “Turn the Selector Dial to the middle position to stop the process.”

  7. Leave the machine to stand for about 10 minutes.

    From the manual: “Let the machine sit for approx. 10 minutes.”

  8. Pull the black frothing sleeve off the steam wand.

    From the manual: “Decalcifying the frother a. Remove the black frothing sleeve.”

  9. Dip the steam wand into a pitcher holding 6 to 8 oz of cold water.

    From the manual: “Fill a pitcher with 6 to 8 oz. of cold water and immerse the steam wand into the cold water.”

  10. Turn the dial to the steam symbol for about 30 seconds, then back; do this three or four times. Repeat 3 or 4 times

    From the manual: “let steam pass through for about 30 seconds. Repeat this process three or four times.”

  11. Pump the rest of the solution through the brew head.

    From the manual: “Now process the remaining decalcifying solution through the brew head.”

  12. Rinse the water container well and refill it with fresh cold water.

    From the manual: “Remove the water container and rinse thoroughly, then fill with fresh cold water.”

  13. Repeat the bowl, pump, stop and 10-minute stand (steps 4 to 7) using the fresh water.

    From the manual: “Repeat above steps (d through g) with fresh cold water.”

  14. Refit the brew-head screen and tighten its screw firmly.

    From the manual: “Replace screen in the brew head and tighten the screw securely.”

  15. If espresso tastes bitter afterwards, pump another 20 to 30 oz of fresh water through. Optional

    From the manual: “Pump 20 to 30 oz of fresh water through the appliance”

Sources

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