Delonghi Magnifica EVO Complete 3-Stage Descaling
~45 min
Hard
Created on August 09, 2025
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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Latte
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Routine Overview
A complete 3-stage descaling cycle that takes 45 minutes.
This is a professional maintenance routine where filter removal and reinstallation timing is crucial.
This is a professional maintenance routine where filter removal and reinstallation timing is crucial.
Cannot be interrupted once started! Ensure you have sufficient time before beginning.
Only use Delonghi branded descaler.
This is an AI-compiled routine. Please share your experiences and suggestions in the comments!
Routine Steps
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1. Preparation
Prepare Delonghi branded descaler (EcoDecalk).
Prepare a container with 2+ liter capacity.
Empty and reinstall the drip tray and grounds container.
Prepare a container with 2+ liter capacity.
Empty and reinstall the drip tray and grounds container.
Using third-party products may void warranty!
2. Filter Removal (Important!)
Remove and completely empty the water tank.
If present, remove the water softener filter.
Store the removed filter in a clean place.
If present, remove the water softener filter.
Store the removed filter in a clean place.
Leaving the filter in place will damage it with descaler!
3. STEP 1: Descaling Solution Preparation
Pour descaler up to the 'A' mark inside the water tank.
Add clean water up to the 'B' mark.
Reinstall the water tank in the machine.
Add clean water up to the 'B' mark.
Reinstall the water tank in the machine.
A marks 3.4fl oz (100ml), B marks 1 liter.
4. Start Descaling
Place a 2L container under coffee spouts and steam nozzle.
Wait for the descaling indicator light to flash.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
Wait for the descaling indicator light to flash.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
Program cannot be interrupted once started!
5. Automatic Descaling Process (approx. 25 min)
Machine will automatically dispense solution and pause repeatedly.
Indicator light flashes when steam dial operation is needed.
Turn steam dial to I or 0 position as indicated.
Indicator light flashes when steam dial operation is needed.
Turn steam dial to I or 0 position as indicated.
Never touch the hot acidic solution being dispensed!
6. STEP 2: First Rinse Preparation
Indicator light will flash when descaling is complete.
Discard the used descaling solution from container.
Remove and thoroughly rinse the water tank.
Discard the used descaling solution from container.
Remove and thoroughly rinse the water tank.
7. Execute First Rinse
Fill water tank with clean water to MAX level.
Place empty container under spouts again.
Rinse cycle starts automatically when tank is installed.
Place empty container under spouts again.
Rinse cycle starts automatically when tank is installed.
Reinstall filter after this step!
8. Filter Reinstallation (Critical Timing!)
Remove water tank after first rinse completes.
Reinstall the stored filter.
Refill tank to MAX level with clean water.
Reinstall the stored filter.
Refill tank to MAX level with clean water.
Skip this step if not using a filter.
9. STEP 3: Second Rinse
Install water tank in machine.
Second rinse starts automatically.
Wait for completion (about 5-10 minutes).
Second rinse starts automatically.
Wait for completion (about 5-10 minutes).
10. Third Rinse if Not Filled to MAX
Machine will request third rinse if tank wasn't filled to MAX.
Empty drip tray first (risk of overflow).
Fill tank to MAX and proceed with third rinse.
Empty drip tray first (risk of overflow).
Fill tank to MAX and proceed with third rinse.
Skipping this may leave descaler residue inside!
11. Completion and Verification
Water in drip tray after descaling is normal.
Brew one cup of coffee to verify normal operation.
Discard first cup, consume from second cup onward.
Brew one cup of coffee to verify normal operation.
Discard first cup, consume from second cup onward.
Next descaling reminder will appear automatically based on water hardness setting.
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