If the appliance won’t be used for a long period of time (more than a week), it is advisable to proceed as follows.
- If the appliance is equipped with Aroma & Smoke, before cleaning, remove the cartridges, insert the small tube in a container full of water and run a few smoke and aroma cycles so as to clean the tubes.
- Run a cleaning cycle (with Calout)* at a suitable level to ensure the utmost cleanliness of the chamber. If the level is not reached, run a new cleaning cycle, this time without calout*.
- Remove the can of detergent and run a Soft cleaning cycle, using only water (use an old can filled with water, and remember to remove it at the end).
- Remove the partitions and unhook the air deflector in the chamber to inspect the rear area and check for any dirt deposits, which need to be removed.
- Close the water supply valves.
- Open the settings menu and select the boiler* menu, then the boiler emptying command and wait for the operation to be completed.
- Disconnect the water supply tubes.
- Turn the appliance off by pressing the on button for 5 seconds.
- Remove the shower and press the key to drain any water left in the circuit (bring the grip down to floor level).
- Disconnect the power supply and pull out the plug.
- Close the gas shut-off valve.
- Disconnect the drain tube to prevent any odours or bacteria from entering the appliance.
- Leave the door ajar.
- If a Brita filter is installed, disconnect it from the line, the filter will need to be replaced in the event of long-term non-use (max. 1 year after installation).
- Check the wear status of the gaskets so as to arrange for their replacement before operation is resumed.
- Protect the appliance against frost to avoid error messages when it is turned back on.
* Indication only applies to units equipped with boiler or Calout system.