Descale Saeco Minuto - Instructions

Every now and then you need to descale the Saeco Minuto from Philips to optimize coffee enjoyment and prevent limescale damage to the coffee machine. We'll show you how to descale.

When and why does the Saeco Minuto need to be descaled?

• If the Saeco Minuto needs to be descaled, a symbol appears and the message "CALC CLEAN" on the display.
• Lime settles out when water is heated. The limescale deposits must be removed with a suitable cleaner.
• Failure to descale your machine can result in damage. In addition, the lime deposits reduce the quality of the coffee.

Descale Saeco Minuto: preparation

For best results, use the Saeco descaler. Alternatively, you can use ordinary descaler from the drugstore.

1. Push the coffee spout upwards and remove the milk frother by turning it to the side and pulling off the attachment.
2. Empty the coffee and drip tray.
3. Remove the connection for the milk frother and insert the supplied milk carafe instead.
4. Press the espresso button.
5. Pull the milk spout to the right until the push handle is at the level of the milk foam symbol and you hear a click.
6. If you use the "INTENZA" water filter, replace it with the normal one.
7. Fill in the Saeco descaling solution and fill the water tank with tap water up to the "CALC CLEAN" mark.
8. Fill the milk carafe up to half with water.
9. Place a large container (about 1.5 liters) under the milk carafe and coffee spout.

Descale and rinse Saeco Minuto

1. Press the button at the bottom left ("Cappuccino" or "Aroma" depending on the model). On the "PURE HD8760" model, press the "CALC CLEAN" button for three seconds.
2. The descaling solution now runs through the machine. The process takes about 20 minutes. The corresponding symbol lights up in the meantime.
3. If necessary, you can pause and continue the process with the espresso button.
4. As soon as the water tank is empty, the corresponding symbol lights up. Rinse the tank and fill it with water up to the "MAX" mark.
5. Empty the carafe and container, fill the carafe halfway with water and put both of them back in their place.
6. Press the espresso button to start the rinsing process.
7. Once the water tank is empty, repeat steps 4 through 6.
8. When the rinsing process is complete, the corresponding symbol lights up. Refill the water tank.
9. Press the button on the top right ("Cappuccino" or "Special") to end the process.
10. The machine now heats up and starts an automatic rinsing process.
11. Then remove the container and carafe and reconnect the milk foam device.
12. The machine is now ready for use again.

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