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Descale the brew head and steam wand: Capresso Ultima Pro

Before you start

Tools
large container, screwdriver for the brew-head screen, damp cloth
Supplies
Capresso Cleaning Solution or a similar descaler (one packet in 30 oz of water)

Warnings

Steps

  1. Empty the water tank, then fill it with the descaler mixed into 30 oz of water.

    From the manual: “Fill the water tank with the descaling solution and water.”

  2. Take the portafilter out.

    From the manual: “Descaling the Brew Head a. Remove the portafilter.”

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

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

  4. Stand a large container under the brew head.

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

  5. Press "Double Cup" and let the solution run into the container.

    From the manual: “Press the "Double Cup" button and allow water to flow into the container.”

  6. Run "Double Cup" once more, then leave the machine to stand for 15 minutes.

    From the manual: “Repeat this process again then allow machine to sit for 15 minutes.”

  7. Press "Double Cup" again to push more solution through, then empty the container.

    From the manual: “Press the "Double Cup" button again to run more Cleaning Solution through the machine.”

  8. Move the empty container under the steam wand.

    From the manual: “Place the empty container unter the steam wand.”

  9. Press Hot Water and turn the steam knob anticlockwise to the steam icon; let the remaining solution flow out.

    From the manual: “Press the Hot Water button and turn the steam knob counterclockwise to the steam icon.”

  10. Turn the steam knob clockwise to close it.

    From the manual: “turn the steam knob clockwise to the off position”

  11. Rinse the tank thoroughly, fill it with fresh cold water and put it back.

    From the manual: “Remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly, then fill with fresh cold water and place back into the machine.”

  12. Repeat the brew-head and steam-wand runs (steps 4 to 10) with the fresh water.

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

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

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

Sources

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