Nespresso Gran Lattissima Descaling Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Nespresso recommends descaling every 3 months or 300 capsules (whichever comes first).
Nespresso machines should be descaled with a Nespresso Descaling Kit, which contains a natural solution that thoroughly dissolves scale build-up. Other solutions (such as vinegar or store-bought descalers) may cause damage to your Nespresso machine.
Descaling solution can damage or discolor surfaces. It is suggested to place something underneath your machine in case a spill should occur. If a spill does occur, please make sure to clean up the solution immediately to avoid any damage.
Keep descaling solution out of reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice. ?
Do not swallow or ingest the descaling solution. The descaling solution may be irritating to the eyes and skin.
Avoid filling up the water tank during the descaling process.
After descaling, wipe down the machine with a damp cloth.
Descaling Your Nespresso Gran Lattissima
Duration: 20-25 minutes. Requires 1 packet of solution.
When the descaling indicator light shines orange, it is time to descale. [Visual: Machine control panel with orange descaling indicator light, highlighting 'descaling' and 'clean' modes.]
Eject the capsule. Close the lever. [Visual: Hand operating machine lever to eject used capsule.]
Empty the drip tray, capsule container, cup support, and drop collector. Reinsert components. The cup support can be removed during the descaling process. [Visual: Removable parts of the machine shown separated: drip tray, used capsule container, cup support, drop collector.]
Add 1 packet of Nespresso descaling solution to the water tank, then fill with water to the 'descaling' mark on the tank. [Visual: Nespresso descaling solution packet being poured into water tank, then filling tank with water to 'descaling' line.]
Remove the descaling pipe from the back of the machine and plug it into the steam connector on the front of the machine. Ensure the machine is powered ON. [Visual: Hand connecting pipe from rear of machine to front connector.]
Once the pipe is pressed in firmly, the descaling indicator light should blink and will continue to blink during descaling. Replace the water tank on the machine. [Visual: Descaling pipe connected, indicator light blinking, water tank being placed back.]
The 'Flat White' button will blink white. [Visual: Machine control panel highlighting 'Flat White' button blinking white.]
Place a receptacle underneath the coffee outlet and descaling pipe to collect the solution. [Visual: Container positioned below coffee spout and descaling pipe.]
Press and release the 'Flat White' button. Descaling solution will begin to flow alternately from the coffee outlet, descaling pipe, and drip tray outlets. [Visual: 'Flat White' button pressed, initiating liquid flow from multiple outlets.]
The 'Flat White' button will shine white when the descaling solution has finished running and the water tank is empty. [Visual: 'Flat White' button illuminated steady white, indicating cycle completion.]
Discard the descaling solution. Rinse and wash the water tank thoroughly. Refill the tank to the 'MAX' line with fresh water before placing it back onto the machine. [Visual: Used solution discarded, tank rinsed and refilled to MAX.]
Empty the drip tray, capsule container, cup support, and drop collector, and reinsert them. [Visual: Collection components emptied and reassembled.]
Place the empty receptacle under the coffee outlet. [Visual: Empty container positioned beneath coffee spout for rinsing.]
Press and release the 'Flat White' button. Rinsing will alternate between the coffee outlet, descaling pipe, and drip tray outlets. [Visual: 'Flat White' button pressed, starting rinsing cycle.]
The machine will automatically power off once the rinsing is complete. Discard the rinsing water. [Visual: Machine control panel indicating automatic power off after rinsing.]
Empty the drip tray, capsule container, cup support, and drop collector, and reinsert them. [Visual: Final emptying and reassembly of collection components.]
Remove the descaling pipe with caution, as it can become hot. Rinse it and replace it in the storage compartment at the back of the machine. [Visual: Hand carefully removes hot descaling pipe, rinses and stores it.]
Refill the water tank and place it on the machine. Wipe down the machine with a damp cloth. Let the machine rest for 10 minutes before using. [Visual: Water tank refilled, machine wiped, note on resting time.]
