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Breville Barista BES870XL

Group Head Cleaning

The CLEAN / DESCALE light will illuminate (flashing) when a cleaning cycle is required. This is a back-flushing cycle and is separate from descaling.

1. Insert the 1 CUP filter basket into the portafilter, followed by the supplied cleaning disc, followed by 1 cleaning tablet.

2. Lock the porta filter into the group head and place a large container beneath the portafilter spouts.

3. Ensure the water tank is filled with cold water and the drip tray is empty.

4. Press the POWER button to switch the machine off.

5. Press the 1CUP and 2CUP buttons simultaneously, then also press the POWER button. Hold all 3 buttons together for approximately 10 seconds.

6. The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes. During this time, water will intermittently flow from the portafilter spouts. Once complete, 3 beeps will sound.

7. Remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved. If the tablet has not dissolved, repeat until the tablet has dissolved.

Descaling

After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and taste of the espresso. We advise you to undertake the descaling processes outlined below when the ‘CLEAN / DESCALE’ indicator is illuminated (solid on).

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