How to Descale a Breville Barista Pro BES878-RVC

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In this guide, I will demonstrate how to descale a Breville - Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878-RVC.

After some uses, minerals such as limescale clog the tubes of the espresso machine, damaging it and affecting the coffee's taste. Descaling is the process of removing these built-up minerals.

Keeping up with regular descaling will extend the life of your espresso machine and produce better-tasting drinks!

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步骤 1 How to Descale a Breville Barista Pro BES878-RVC

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Press the power button to power on the espresso machine.

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步骤 2

Pull out and empty the water tank and drip tray.

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步骤 3

Pull out the water filter from the water tank.

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步骤 4

Pour a packet of descaler (or a descaler tablet) into the water tank.
Fill the water tank with fresh water to the descale line located on the side of the water tank.
If you do not have a descaler, pour a 1:1 mixture of white vinegar and water into the water tank instead.

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步骤 5

Reinsert water tank and drip tray.

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步骤 6

Position the steam wand above the drip tray.
If you wish to prevent splashing, place a tall bowl or cup under the steam wand.

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步骤 7

Press the menu button.
Turn the knob labelled “Filter Size” counterclockwise until the “descale” label is blinking on the display.

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步骤 8

Press down on the “Filter Size” knob to select descale.
The letter d will appear on the display and the one cup button will illuminate.

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步骤 9

Press the one cup button to enter descale mode.
d3 will appear on the display and water will pour from the group head.

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步骤 10

Wait for the display to show “d2.”
Rotate the right dial to the hot water icon to descale the hot water dispenser.

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步骤 11

Wait for the display to show “d1.”
Rotate the right dial to the steam icon to descale the steam wand.

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步骤 12

Wait for the display to show “r.”
Rotate the right dial back to the neutral position.
r means "rinse." You are now in the rinsing phase of descaling your espresso machine.