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Xelsis DeluxeUser Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

Your machine will advise you when to perform cleaning and maintenance.
Regular cleaning and maintenance keeps your machine in top condition and ensures good-tasting coffee for a long time with a steady coffee flow.
Consult the table below for a detailed description of when and how to clean all detachable parts of the machine. You can find more detailed information and video instructions on www.saeco.com/care. See figure C for an overview of which parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
ItemWhen to cleanHow to find in the control panel/
AquaClean filterWhen the machine asks you or every three months.STATUS->CLEANING->AQUACLEAN. Follow the steps to activate the AquaClean filter.
user manual The machine does not automatically detect that a filter has been placed in the water tank. Therefore you need to activate each new AquaClean filter that you install in the 'Status' menu.
user manual Your machine has to be completely limescale-free before you start using the AquaClean filter.
user manual Replace the AquaClean filter at least every 3 months, even if the machine does not yet indicate that replacement is required.
Brew groupWeeklySTATUS -> PERFORMANCE ->BREW GROUP CLEAN. Follow the steps to remove and clean the brew group.
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Monthly STATUS -> PERFORMANCE ->COFFEE OIL REMOVAL. Follow the steps of the self-cleaning process to automatically remove coffee oil residues from the brew group.
Milk system/internal cappuccinatore After every day of useSTATUS -> HYGIESTEAM. Follow the steps of the self-cleaning process to clean the milk system. Wipe the outside of the metal milk tube with a damp cloth before placing it into the milk tube holder.
WeeklyRemove and disassemble the internal cappuccinatore. Rinse all parts under the tap with some washing-up liquid.
MonthlySTATUS -> HYGIESTEAM -> DEEP MILK CLEAN. Follow the steps of the self-cleaning process to clean the milk system.
Milk containerWeekly
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Disassemble the milk container and push out the ball using the pin of the milk tube. Clean all parts of the milk container under the tap or in the dishwasher.
HygieSteam container (milk tube holder)Weekly or when the machine reminds you
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Remove the HygieSteam container from the machine and remove the HygieSteam cover. Clean the HygieSteam container and cover under the tap.
Pre-ground coffee compartmentCheck the pre-ground coffee compartment weekly to see if it is clogged
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Unplug the machine and remove the brew group. Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment and insert the spoon handle into it. Move the handle up and down until the clogged ground coffee falls down. Go to www.saeco.com/care for detailed video instructions.
Coffee grounds containerEmpty the coffee grounds container when prompted by the machine. Clean it weeklyRemove the coffee grounds container while the machine is switched on. Rinse it under the tap with some washing-up liquid.
Drip tray
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Empty the drip tray daily or as soon as the red 'drip tray full' indicator pops up through the drip tray. Clean the drip tray weekly
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Remove the drip tray and rinse it under the tap with some washing-up liquid.
Lubrication of the brew groupEvery 2 monthsLubricate the brew group with the by-packed grease. Go to www.saeco.com/carefor detailed video instructions.
Water tankWeeklyRinse the water tank under the tap.
Machine frontWeeklyClean with a non-abrasive cloth.
Descaling of the machineWhen the machine asks you to descaleSTATUS -> DESCALING. Follow the steps to descale the machine. When descaling is needed, the machine asks you to descale it, press the OK icon to start and follow the steps.

Cleaning the brew group

Regular cleaning of the brew group prevents coffee residues from clogging up the internal circuits. Go to the 'Status' menu on the screen and select 'Brew group clean' or visit www.saeco.com/care for support videos on how to remove, insert and clean the brew group.

Cleaning the brew group under the tap

1 Tap the 'Status' icon and scroll to select 'Brew group clean'.
2 Tap the confirmation user manual icon to confirm and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tablets

Only use Philips coffee oil remover tablets.
1 Tap the 'Status' icon and scroll to select 'Brew group clean'.
2 Tap the confirmation user manual icon to confirm and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Lubricating the brew group

To improve your machine's performance, we suggest that you lubricate the brew group every 2 months, to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly.
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1 Apply a thin layer of grease on the piston (grey part) of the brew group.
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2 Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft (grey part) in the bottom of the brew group.
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3 Apply a thin layer of grease to the guiding rails on both sides.

Cleaning programs for the internal cappuccinatore

user manual The machines tells you when to clean the internal cappuccinatore.
The machine has three programs to clean the internal cappuccinatore:
- 'HygieSteam Shot': during the preparation of a milk-based drink, the machine automatically shoots steam through the internal cappuccinatore to rinse it quickly.
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- 'HygieSteam': the machine thoroughly cleans the internal milk system with steam. Make sure that the HygieSteam container is correctly assembled and attached to the machine. Place the milk tube in the milk tube holder and follow the instructions on the screen.
- 'Deep Milk Clean': Perform the 'Deep Milk Clean' procedure with the Philips milk circuit cleaner for a thorough cleaning of the internal milk system.

Cleaning the internal cappuccinatore under the tap

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1 Open the door of the internal cappuccinatore.
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2 Remove the internal cappuccinatore by pulling it down.
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3 Disassemble the internal cappuccinatore by pulling the bottom part off the top part.
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4 Disassemble all parts and clean them under the tap.
5 Reassemble the internal cappuccinatore.
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6 To place back the internal cappuccinatore, put it in upright position and make sure the holes are aligned with the two tubes on the machine. Then move the internal cappuccinatore upwards until it locks into place.
7 Close the door.
Visit www.saeco.com/care for detailed video instructions.

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