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Run the guided descaling process: Profitec GO
Before you start
- Tools
- container of at least 500 ml that fits under the brew group, blind filter (supplied)
- Supplies
- Profitec descaler (original Profitec descaler only); fresh water
Warnings
- Use only original Profitec descaler; others can damage the machine. Source: Profitec GO user manual DE/EN/FR (GO 2.0_BA_V2.0, item CM500014)
- Descaling is preventive only. If scale has already built up, do not run it: contact your dealer. Source: Profitec GO user manual DE/EN/FR (GO 2.0_BA_V2.0, item CM500014)
- If you are unsure about the procedure, have an authorised dealer or service partner do it. Source: Profitec GO user manual DE/EN/FR (GO 2.0_BA_V2.0, item CM500014)
- Do not descale a structurally modified machine; leave that to specialist personnel. Source: Profitec GO user manual DE/EN/FR (GO 2.0_BA_V2.0, item CM500014)
Steps
- Have ready a container of at least 500 ml that fits under the group, the blind filter, Profitec descaler and fresh water.
From the manual: “Receptacle with a volume of at least 500 ml that fits under the brew group”
- Open the main menu by holding the left and right display buttons for 3 seconds.
From the manual: “Press and hold the left-hand and right-hand display button for 3 seconds.”
- Select and open the "Descaling Process" submenu.
From the manual: “Select and open the “Descaling Process” submenu.”
- Choose START and confirm it.
From the manual: “Select “START” and confirm.”
- Work through the prompts on the display without skipping or changing any step.
From the manual: “Follow the step-by-step explanation on the machine display and do not deviate from the proper procedure”
- If "too HOT" appears, either wait for the machine to cool or confirm the message to cool it now. Only when: if the display shows "too HOT"
From the manual: “If the machine is too hot for descaling, the message “too HOT” appears on the display”
- Set a receptacle of more than 500 ml under the group and confirm. Only when: if the display shows "too HOT"
From the manual: “Place a suitable receptacle under the brew group and confirm the message.”
- Press the lit brew button to draw water; "COOLING" shows, then carry on with the display prompts. Only when: if the display shows "too HOT"
From the manual: “The drawing process is started and the message “COOLING” appears on the display.”
- If the process was interrupted, rinse the machine thoroughly as in initial start-up. Only when: if descaling was interrupted
From the manual: “If the process is interrupted, a thorough rinsing process may be required”
Sources
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