Nespresso Descaling Guide

Important Information Before You Begin

Nespresso recommends descaling every 3 months or after 300 capsules, whichever comes first.

Always use a Nespresso Descaling Kit. This kit contains a natural solution specifically designed to dissolve scale buildup. Using other solutions, such as vinegar or store-bought descalers, may cause damage to your Nespresso machine.

Safety Precautions:

• Descaling solution can damage or discolor surfaces. Place protective material underneath your machine in case of spills. Clean up any spills immediately to prevent 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 Process for Nespresso Expert

The descaling process takes approximately 25 minutes.

1. STEP 1: The maintenance light blinks slowly when it is time to descale. It will continue to blink until the process is complete.

   [Image: Nespresso machine with a slowly blinking maintenance light indicator.]

2. STEP 2: Empty the capsule container and the drip tray, then re-insert them.

   [Image: Hands emptying the used capsule container and drip tray.]

3. STEP 3: Place a receptacle (e.g., a large cup or bowl) under the coffee spout.

   [Image: A receptacle being placed under the coffee spout.]

4. STEP 4: Pour 2 packets of descaling solution into the water tank. Fill the rest of the tank with water and place it back on the machine.

   [Image: Descaling solution packets being added to the water tank, followed by water.]

5. STEP 5: With the machine off and the slider closed, press and hold the brew button until both dials flash 3 times.

   [Image: Hands pressing and holding the brew button on the machine's control panel, showing dials flashing.]

6. STEP 6: Select the Ristretto icon. Press and release the brew button; the icon will begin to flash.

   [Image: Finger selecting the Ristretto icon, and the brew button being pressed, showing the icon flashing.]

7. STEP 7: On the temperature dial, select '1' to proceed with descaling or '0' to cancel. Then, press and release the brew button. The Ristretto button will blink throughout the entire process.

   [Image: Temperature dial set to '1', and the Ristretto button blinking.]

8. STEP 8: The descaling solution will alternate from the coffee spout and hot water spout in short intervals. The machine will stop automatically when the water tank is empty.

   [Image: Diagram showing descaling solution flowing from both the coffee spout and hot water spout.]

9. STEP 9: The maintenance light will be on and steady during descaling. If it begins to blink at any time, empty the drip tray, replace it, and press the brew button to resume. Descaling can be paused at any time by pressing the brew button. Pressing it again will resume the process.

   [Image: Close-up of the machine showing a steady maintenance light and a blinking Ristretto button.]

10. STEP 10: Discard the descaling solution from the receptacle. Empty the drip tray and re-insert it.

    [Image: Discarding the used descaling solution and emptying the drip tray.]

11. STEP 11: Place the receptacle back under the spout.

    [Image: Receptacle being placed back under the coffee spout.]

12. STEP 12: Wash and rinse the water tank thoroughly. Fill it to the top with fresh water and place it back on the machine.

    [Image: Water tank being washed, rinsed, and refilled with fresh water.]

13. STEP 13: Press and release the brew button to begin the rinsing cycle. The machine will stop automatically when the tank is empty.

    [Image: Finger pressing the brew button to start the rinse cycle.]

14. STEP 14: The machine will switch off automatically when the rinse cycle is complete. If the maintenance light begins to blink after the tank is empty, more water needs to run through to complete the rinse cycle. Repeat steps 12 and 13 if necessary.

    [Image: Machine showing a steady maintenance light after the rinse cycle.]

15. STEP 15: Empty and rinse the drip tray and re-insert it.

    [Image: Drip tray being emptied and rinsed.]

16. STEP 16: Rinse the water tank, refill with fresh water, and place it on the machine.

    [Image: Water tank being refilled with fresh water.]

17. STEP 17: Wipe down the machine with a damp cloth. Let the machine rest for 10 minutes before using.

    [Image: A cloth wiping down the Nespresso machine.]

18. STEP 18: If the maintenance light is on when the machine is turned back on, this is normal. Run a Lungo cycle without a capsule, and the light will go out as soon as water begins to flow into the machine.

    [Image: Machine control panel showing the maintenance light on, with instructions to run a Lungo cycle.]