{"title":"De'Longhi Regular Maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genuine consumables that keep a De'Longhi coffee machine healthy: EcoDecalk descaler, DLSC002 water filters and the complete care kit. Descale when the machine asks, change the filter every two months, and you get better tasting coffee with fewer repairs. Stocked and shipped Australia-wide by the authorised service centre that works on these machines every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genuine-delonghi-descaler-dlsc500-ecodecalk-5513296061-500ml-in-heidelberg","title":"De'Longhi Descaler DLSC500 EcoDecalk 500ML 5513296061","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine De'Longhi EcoDecalk descaling solution, 500 ml. Five descales per bottle at 100 ml a dose. De'Longhi machines are designed to run their descale cycle with a lactic-acid solution, and this is that solution: plant-origin lactic acid, biodegradable, in fully recyclable packaging. DLSC500 (5513296061), replaces the older SER3018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy descale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimescale builds up in the boiler and lines wherever there is tap water. It slows heating, raises energy use by up to 30% and eventually blocks flow. Scale damage is the most common preventable fault on our workshop bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to descale a De'Longhi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the drip tray and take out the water filter if one is fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 100 ml of EcoDecalk into the empty tank, then add water to the machine's descale mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the descale program. On most models it is in the menu, or the machine is already asking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the cycle run with a large container under the spouts and steam wand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the tank, refill with fresh water and run the rinse phase to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps vary slightly by model. The manual has yours, or ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use vinegar instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vinegar and citric mixes attack the machine's seals and leave a taint that takes many rinses to shift. De'Longhi machines are engineered to descale with lactic acid at this concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I descale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the machine prompts you. That is typically every 600 to 2,000 cups depending on water hardness. No descale light? Every two to three months of daily use is a good default. Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonghi-water-filter-dlsc002-for-dinamica-intensa-magnifica-primadonna-genuine\"\u003eDLSC002 water filter\u003c\/a\u003e and you will descale about 30% less often. Starting from scratch? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonghi-coffee-care-kit-dlsc306-for-automatic-coffee-machines\"\u003eDLSC306 care kit\u003c\/a\u003e bundles the filter, a 200 ml EcoDecalk, milk-system cleaner and a hardness test strip in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe descale light is still on after descaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost models only reset the counter once the full cycle has finished, rinse included. If it will not clear, the machine may have a flow or sensor fault. We repair these in our own workshop, so ask us before buying anything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeLonghi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948908351799,"sku":"5513296061","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0528\/7479\/files\/273105.jpg?v=1788225094"},{"product_id":"delonghi-water-filter-dlsc002-for-dinamica-intensa-magnifica-primadonna-genuine","title":"De'Longhi Water Filter DLSC002 for Dinamica Intensa Magnifica and More","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine De'Longhi water filter DLSC002 (5513292811). It softens the water before it reaches the boiler. Ion-exchange resins cut limescale and heavy metals, and activated carbon strips chlorine and off-tastes. Better tasting coffee, and about 30% longer between descales. BPA free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fit it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the date dial on top of the filter two months ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmerge the filter in a jug of water and press gently until the bubbles stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush it firmly into the socket in the bottom of the water tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your machine has a water filter setting, switch it on so the descale reminders adjust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I change it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two months in normal use. The date dial on top is there so you do not have to remember. If the machine sits unused with a filter installed, replace the filter after three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need to descale if I use a filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, just less often. The filter slows scale build-up by roughly 30%, but no filter removes all hardness. Descale when the machine asks. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/genuine-delonghi-descaler-dlsc500-ecodecalk-5513296061-500ml-in-heidelberg\"\u003eEcoDecalk is the matching solution\u003c\/a\u003e, and we stock it. Setting up a machine for the first time? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonghi-coffee-care-kit-dlsc306-for-automatic-coffee-machines\"\u003eDLSC306 care kit\u003c\/a\u003e has this filter, EcoDecalk, milk-system cleaner and a hardness test strip together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De'Longhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50950296043831,"sku":"DLSC002","price":43.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0528\/7479\/files\/212663.jpg?v=1788224114"},{"product_id":"delonghi-coffee-care-kit-dlsc306-for-automatic-coffee-machines","title":"De'Longhi Coffee Care Kit DLSC306 for Automatic Coffee Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything for the routine care of a De'Longhi automatic coffee machine in one box: a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonghi-water-filter-dlsc002-for-dinamica-intensa-magnifica-primadonna-genuine\"\u003ewater filter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/genuine-delonghi-descaler-dlsc500-ecodecalk-5513296061-500ml-in-heidelberg\"\u003eEcoDecalk descaler\u003c\/a\u003e, Eco MultiClean for the milk system, a microfibre cloth and a water hardness test strip. Genuine De'Longhi DLSC306 (AS00010167).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the hardness test strip and set the result in the machine's menu. The descale reminders then match your actual water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the water filter: date dial two months ahead, soak it in water, push it into the tank socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep EcoDecalk for when the machine asks. Each descale uses 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Eco MultiClean weekly on the milk carafe and steam parts if you make milk drinks most days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the kit cheaper than buying separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonghi-water-filter-dlsc002-for-dinamica-intensa-magnifica-primadonna-genuine\"\u003efilter alone\u003c\/a\u003e is $29.95 and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/genuine-delonghi-descaler-dlsc500-ecodecalk-5513296061-500ml-in-heidelberg\"\u003e500 ml EcoDecalk\u003c\/a\u003e is $29.95, so the kit pays for itself if you need both. You also get the MultiClean, the cloth and the test strip. If you only need descaler, the 500 ml bottle works out better per descale than the kit's 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I descale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the machine prompts you. The harder your water, the sooner that comes, which is exactly what the included test strip settles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De'Longhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52932875452727,"sku":"AS00010167","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0528\/7479\/files\/287311.jpg?v=1788222593"}],"url":"https:\/\/allappliances.com.au\/collections\/delonghi-regular-maintenance.oembed","provider":"All Appliances","version":"1.0","type":"link"}