To start descaling your Nespresso machine, follow these general steps:
1. **Prepare Your Machine:**
- Turn off your Nespresso machine and unplug it from the power source.
- Remove any capsules and empty the drip tray and used capsule container.
2. **Prepare Descaling Solution:**
- Obtain a Nespresso descaling kit or a compatible descaling solution.
- Follow the instructions on the descaling solution packaging to mix the solution with water in the machine's water reservoir. Usually, it's a 1:1 ratio of descaling solution to water.
3. **Enter Descaling Mode:**
- Different Nespresso models may have slightly different procedures. Refer to your machine's user manual for specific instructions on entering descaling mode. This often involves a combination of button presses.
- Typically, the machine's lights will indicate that it's in descaling mode.
4. **Start Descaling Process:**
- Place a container that can hold at least a liter of liquid under the coffee outlet to catch the descaling solution as it flows through the machine.
- Press the appropriate button to start the descaling process. The machine will pump the solution through the internal components.
5. **Flush and Rinse:**
- The machine will pause during the descaling process to allow the solution to work. It will then continue flushing the solution through the machine.
- The solution may flow through the machine in intervals. This is normal.
6. **Rinse the Water Tank:**
- Empty the water reservoir containing the used descaling solution.
7. **Rinse and Fill:**
- Fill the water reservoir with fresh, clean water.
8. **Rinse Cycle:**
- Follow the same steps as before to start the rinse cycle. This will flush out any remaining descaling solution from the internal components.
9. **Finish the Process:**
- After the rinse cycle is complete, your machine should indicate that the descaling process is finished.
- Remove the drip tray and used capsule container, and clean them thoroughly.
10. **Final Rinse:**
- Run another cycle with clean water to ensure that any traces of descaling solution are completely removed.
Remember that the specific steps might vary depending on the model of your Nespresso machine. It's important to always refer to the user manual provided with your machine for the most accurate and detailed instructions tailored to your model.
