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I cannot finish descaling my Saeco Xsmall espresso machine

Published on 2021-07-04

If you cannot complete your Saeco Xsmall espresso machine's descaling procedure, there might be a simple cause. Please read along how to resolve this.

1) Unplug the machine
2) Empty the drip tray
3) Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level
4) Set the control dial to the BEAN position
5) Plug the machine back in
6) Place a large container under the hot water/steam wand
7) Switch the machine back on by pressing the on/off button
The machine will automatically start dispensing the descaling solution/ water into the drip tray at several one-minute intervals. It does not dispense through the hot water/ steam wand. This will take approximately 5 minutes. The red EXCLAMTION warning light starts flashing quickly and will keep on doing this throughout the entire descaling procedure. Wait until the green 2 CUPS light turns on
8) When the green 2 CUPS light turns on, turn the control dial to the HOT WATER position
9) After approximately 1 minute, the machine dispenses at several one minute intervals through the hot water/steam wand until the water tank is empty. This will take approximately 15 minutes
10) When the green 2 CUPS light starts flashing slowly, turn the control dial to the BEAN position. The red NO WATER light turns on
11) Empty the large container and the drip tray and place them back

12) Rinse the water tank and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Put it back in the machine
13) When the green 2 CUPS light turns on, turn the control dial to the HOT WATER position. The machine will prime its internal circuits
14) After this, the green 2 CUPS light starts flashing slowly. Turn the control dial to the BEAN position
15) The machine dispenses water internally in the drip tray. It does not dispense through the hot water/ steam wand
16) When the green 2 CUPS light turns on, turn the control dial to the “HOT WATER position. The machine now dispenses through the hot water/ steam wand until the water tank is empty
17) After this, the green 2 CUPS light starts flashing slowly. Turn the control dial to the BEAN position. The red NO WATER light turns on

18) Empty the large container and the drip tray and place them back
19) Rinse the water tank and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Put it back in the machine
20) When the green 2 CUPS light turns on, turn the control dial to the HOT WATER position
21) The machine dispenses through the hot water/ steam wand until the water tank is empty
22) After this, the machine turns off. The red EXCLAMTION light switches off. Turn the control dial to the BEAN position
23) Rinse the drip tray and put it back. Reinstall the pannarello/ cappuccinatore and INTENZA+ water filter (if applicable)
24) Rinse the water tank and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Put it back in the machine
25) To make coffee, turn on the machine

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