Saeco Super-automatic espresso machine HD8838/31 HD8838/31 User Manual

Product codes
HD8838/31
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Limescale normally builds up with the use 
of the appliance.
The display informs you when descaling 
is necessary:
In case of conflict, prior-
ity must be given to what 
is indicated in the operation and 
maintenance manual over the in-
structions provided on separately 
sold accessories and materials.
Empty the drip tray before 
performing the descaling 
cycle.
Use the Saeco descaling prod-
uct only. Its formula has been 
designed to ensure better machine 
performance and operation for its 
whole operating life. If correctly used, 
it also avoids alterations in the brewed 
product. 
Warning! Never drink the des-
caling solution or any prod-
ucts dispensed until the cycle has 
been carried out to the end. Never use 
vinegar as a descaling solution.
•  Turn the machine on by pressing the 
ON/OFF button. Wait for the machine 
to finish its rinse and warm-up 
process. 
Warning! Remove the "In-
tenza" fi lter before adding the 
descaling solution.
Remove the milk group befo-
re performing the descaling 
cycle.
•  Turn the selector switch counter-
clockwise and set it to the “
” 
position.
Orange
Orange
•  Then, the page appears on the display 
to start descaling.
• Press 
the 
“ button to enter the 
descaling menu.
•  Pour the entire content of the Saeco 
concentrated descaling solution into 
the water tank, and then fi ll the tank 
with fresh drinking water up to the 
MAX level. Place the tank back into the 
machine.
Red
Red
If you press the “
” button 
by mistake, use the same 
button to quit.
If you press the 
” button, 
it is necessary to complete 
the descaling cycle.
•  At this point the machine will start 
dispensing, at regular intervals, the 
descaling solution (the bar shows the 
cycle progress).
DESCALING
•  Place a container under the dispensing 
spout.
Use a container of at least 1 
litre capacity. If you do not 
have a container of this capacity, pau-
se the cycle by pressing the espresso 
coff ee button, empty the container, 
place it under the dispensing spout 
and restart the cycle by pressing the 
same button again.
•  Only after adding the descaling solution 
in the tank, press the “
” button to 
start the descaling cycle.