Philips Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

How To Descale an Espresso Machine

Make sure to descale your espresso machine regularly to ensure great-tasting coffee and a long lifetime on your machine. Follow the steps below to learn how to descale an espresso machine at home, as well as which Philips coffee machine descaler you will need to use. With such a simple process to follow, you'll never need to compromise on taste.

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How do I descale my Philips espresso machine?

Most frequently asked questions:

Why do I have to descale my Philips espresso machine?

Millions of people in the UK receive hard water through the mains water supply.Hard water causes limescale build up which may cause your product to fail.

Please descale your product when descaling message appears on the display

When do I descale my Philips espresso machine

If your machine generates a lot of steam during the brewing process
When coffee takes a long time to prepare
If less coffee is being made than normal
When your machine is making lukewarm coffee
Every 6 months

How do I descale my Philips espresso machine?

When descaling your espresso machine, use Philips descaler only (Descaling solution CA6700).

Descaling instructions may differ depending on your specific espresso machine's model. For more accurate step-by-step instructions, check the user manual or click here for video instructions.

Descale with the right descaler

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Espresso machine descaler

CA6700/10

Same as CA6700/00

1 descaling cycle

Prolong machine lifetime

Improves coffee taste
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Calc and Water filter

CA6903/10

CA6903/00

No descaling for up to 5000 cups*

Prolong machine lifetime

1 x AquaClean Filter
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Calc and Water filter

CA6903/22

CA6903/01

No descaling for up to 5000 cups*

Prolong machine lifetime

2 x AquaClean Filters
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Most acids such as sulfuric, hydrochloric, sulfamic or acetic acid (vinegar) either damage the pipes and hoses in the Philips espresso machine or do not dissolve limescale properly. Filter coffee machines without a pump are an exception, as they have thicker tubes and so household vinegar is not a problem. You should therefore only use the specially developed descaler shown above.

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Philips Maintenance Service

for your espresso machine

Maintaining your espresso machine can be a lot of work. That is why Philips now offers the Espresso Maintenance Service! This extra service from Philips ensures that your espresso machine is thoroughly cleaned so that you can enjoy your coffee and machine for a long time.

Call us and book the service now 0 20 79 49 02 40

The service includes the following services. Click here

Our service includes

Visual inspection (leakage traces, etc.)
Replacing brew group O-rings
Greasing and cleaning the brew group
Cleaning the milk system

Setting the coffee temperature
Adjusting grinding degree (if possible)
Descaling and cleaning the appliance

The costs for this service are £ 99.00 incl. VAT and transport back and forth. The complete service includes descaling and cleaning agents and O-rings worth £ 15.00.

* This service is only possible for a fully functioning device. If a defect is nevertheless found, we will make a repair proposal with a corresponding repair price