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