EMA1B-TCM19 Cleaning and maintenance

Descaling
When  lights up stably, it indicates that the appliance needs to undergo descaling. The appliance will remain in the best condition if this function is performed at least once a month or more regularly depending on the hardness of water used.
  1. Fill the water tank to MAX level.
  2. Add one pack of cleaning agent into the water tank. IMPORTANT: Do not use vinegar or other cleaning agents to do descaling of this appliance. The cleaning agent might damage the appliance.
  3. Plug in the appliance.
  4. Place a sufficient large container under the coffee spout.
  5. In standby condition, press and hold ON/OFF and Espresso button for 5 seconds. Two beep sounds will be heard,  and Espresso button will be flashing.
  6. Press Espresso button to confirm to undergo descaling process. To resume back to the standby condition, press on/off.
  7.  Will be flashing indicating that the appliance is undergoing descaling process. WARNING: Keep skin/body away from the hot water.
  8. When all water in the water tank is being dispensed out,  and Espresso button will be flashing. Remove the remaining solution in water tank and fill the tank with tap water to MAX level. When water tank is filled up,  will go off. The appliance will continue the descaling process.
  9. When descaling process is completed, the appliance will switch off automatically. NOTE: To ensure the descaling process can be completed, please be patient during the operation.


Empty system function

The empty system function is recommended before storing, for frost protection or before taking to repair.

  1. In standby condition, press and hold ON/OFF and Lungo button for 5 seconds.
  2.  Will be flashing.
  3. Remove the water tank from the appliance.  Will light up stably indicating that the empty system is under process. The coffee spout will dispense a small amount of water. You can press before removing the water tank to resume back to the standby condition.
  4. When the empty system function is completed, the appliance will switch off automatically.


IMPORTANT: After performing Empty System Function, press the Hot Water button until water dispense from spout when the machine is used again.

Manual rinsing

You can perform a manual rinsing cycle to clean the coffee nozzle after use, or after the appliance has not been used for a long period of time.

  1. In standby condition, press and hold ON/OFF and Quick Clean/Hot Water button for 5 seconds.
  2. Quick Clean/Hot Water button will be flashing. The coffee nozzle will dispense a small amount of water. WARNING: Hot water will be dispensed from coffee spout into external drip tray. Avoid contact with splashes of water.
  3. After rinsing, the appliance will return to the standby condition.


Quick clean

It is used to clean the brewing unit and water channel.

  1. Place a cup under the coffee spout. Press Quick Clean/Hot Water button .
  2. Water will clean the brewing unit and dispense from spout.
  3. About a cup of water will be dispensed. It will stop automatically, or you can press the Quick Clean/Hot Water button to stop.

Cleaning the appliance

  1. Disconnect the power cord from the mains supply outlet.
  2. Pour away all water in both the internal and external drip trays.
  3. Use a damped cloth or non-scratching cleaner to clean the water stains on the appliance. Make sure it is dry before reinstalling it.

IMPORTANT: Never use any abrasive, vinegar or descaling agents not included in the box to clean the appliance.

Cleaning coffee powder outlet

Coffee powder may stick on the wall of powder outlet for appliance after used a long period of time. It is suggested to clean the outlet by following steps to ensure that coffee powder can deliver to the brewer.

1. Push the service door

2. Take the door out

3. Press the release knob on the brewer
4. Take the brewer out
5. Rinse the brewer in running water. Let it dry completely.
6. Use the cleaning brush to clean the powder outlet and remove any coffee grounds or residues.  
7. Use a cloth to clean inside of the machine thoroughly. Dry completely before closing the side door.

NOTE:

  • When  lights up, it indicates that the brewer is missing/installed improperly.
  • When  is flashing, it indicates that the service door is missing/installed improperly.
  • When  is flashing or lights up, the coffee ground container is missing or full.

Cleaning drip tray and coffee grounds container

Empty and clean the drip tray every day.

  1. Pull the external drip tray out of the machine. Empty the water left in drip tray and rinse with fresh water. Dry it afterwards.
  2. Slide open internal drip tray and coffee ground container. Empty the coffee ground container and rinse with fresh water. Dry it afterwards. Do not insert it while it’s still wet.
  3. Put back the coffee grounds container in internal drip tray.
  4. Insert the external drip tray at its original position.

NOTE: When  lights up or blinks, the coffee ground container is missing, or it needs to be emptied, the drip tray must be empty and dry.
If you empty the tray while the machine is off, the icon may appear even if the tray is not full.

Cleaning the milk froth system

Note: It is important to do this step maximum 30 minutes after using the milk frother. This is to keep the milk frother in a good condition.

  1. Take out the spout cover and remove the milk frother.
  2. Take apart the milk frother and clean with fresh water. You can use the bristle of the brush to clean the plastic part to ensure there is no milk residues left.
  3. Assemble the milk frother, and insert it into the coffee machine.

Cleaning the milk container and connection tube

It is important to perform this step daily to make sure the automatic milk frother running in good condition.

  1. Empty the milk container and wash with fresh water. Remove the connection rubber and container tube from lid. After cleaning and drying, assemble the parts to the lid. Make sure it is correctly assembled.
  2. Clean both ends of connection tube with fresh water. Make sure the hole on tube connector as below is clean. You can use needle or bristle of the brush to clean the ends.

Cleaning water tank

  1. Lift the water tank out of the machine and rinse with fresh water.
  2. Fill it with drinkable water up to the Max level. Put it back in the machine.