De-scale Delonghi EC 680 coffee machine. When the steam button light is orange the machine needs to be de-scaled.
- Remove the filter
- Empty the water container
- Add 70ml of de-scaler (Delonghi eccoDecalk)
- Add fresh water and stir to ensure mixed (make about 700ml - not filled to the top)
- Turn on the coffee machine
- Once heated up press the steam button for a few seconds - until all the button lights flash in order
- Put a container under the steamer and the main coffee outlet
- Turn on the steamer with the steam dial
- Press the steam button
- Periodically turn off the steam dial so water goes through the main coffee outlet
- Once all the water has been used the de-scaling will pause and the steam button will continue to flash
- Empty the water container and rinse well
- Fill the water container
- Ensure the steam dial is on steam
- Press the steam button
- Periodically turn off the steam dial so water goes through the main coffee outlet
- Once all the water has been used the de-scaling will stop
- Turn off the steam dial