How often do these needed descaled? Descale light on after every 30 cups. I have filtered water and filter installed. I descales 2 times in 2 weeks.
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You have to read the section in the manual on how to put the paper strip into your water to test it. There should have been some test strips with the packaging. I tested my water with the strips and don't have to descale but every 6 months or so. I think the descaling is factory set to European standards where the water is harder than here in the US MJM in FL
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I'm not exactly sure, but I'd say I have to do it every 4-5 weeks, which is probably 130-150 shots of coffee. The amount of minerals in the water would make a difference but not that much of a difference.
1649301
That seems really unusual. I have had my machine for almost two years, and with daily usage it only indicates a need to descale every four to six months. If you're under warranty, contact DeLonghi; they're very good at troubleshooting these machines and if you need service it is probably covered.
2226576
I use it when the machine light goes on indicating descaling is needed and that depends on how hard your water is. I use one liter of water which is about 4 1/4 cups
1856742
The instructions state the filter should need to be changed every 6 Months. I bought mine in December 2012 and have not changed the filter yet. The unit has four lights that indicate when the filter needs to be changed. Mine is only on the second light indicator. I run the unit 24/7 on the second of four speeds, and wash the foam pre-filter every month.
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There is a pre-filter that you have to change. There is an indicator to tell you when to change filters. How often depends on what setting you run. I run mine at medium 24/7, high for 1 hour after vacuuming. I change filters about every1 1/2 - 2 months. They're not expensive.
506246
Really clean the filter or replace it. We need to clean the filter at least every two weeks of use.
440208
Even though it says every 6 months, we don't use it that often so what we do is change the the red and blue filters every 12 months and the purple filter every 24 months (yes 2 years). So far it has not degraded our water quality nor taste. I wouldn't push it more than that though. If you really want to be safe stick with what the manufacturer recommends, every 6 months for the red and blue filters and every year for the purple.
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According to the manufactures info it is 6 months. We only just installed ours this month and really wont know until the water changes taste. In my experience with filters, most of the time you can get more filtered water than the manufacturer states but that depends on the area you live in (the chemicals in the water).
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A few hours, overnight at most! I would call and discuss with the manufacturer's rep. Older filters can slow down, and my older ones don't take any longer than overnight. I use city water which is not particular hard.
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Depends on frequency of use - I use mine daily but filter water 4-5 times a day. Monitor pH every 3-4 months to see if filter is still achieving your desired pH . If not, see if holding longer time produces more alkalinity. If not , time to change the filter. I typically change out my filter every 10-12onths. But this may vary according to the pH of your water.
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You should only run the cleaning process when the light comes on. Upper parts come off so you can wash them after user a creamer. The water tank should not be washed in the dishwasher. I've had mine for a couple of months and it has not required descaling yet. As far as noise goes it's noisy when you brew coffee but not any louder than the kettle for boiling water I used to use.
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I make 3-4 servings per day and the clean cycle will be needed every 2-4 weeks. Note that I do a "flush" cycle after each espresso pull to clear out any loose grinds... and I also de-calcify monthly which adds to the cycle count I am sure. When the clean me light is lit I usually wait a week or so before doing the cleaning cycle.
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It depends how much water/vinegar/desalination solution you put into it . . . after the clean cycle, there will be times when you need to run it again a second time. Take note though that the "CLEAN" warning will continue to blink until you press the "BREW" button twice in succession after a clean cycle.
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I filter 50 gal. Weekly for about 8 weeks before the water test levels start to drop and I have to replace the filter. Overall this is much cheaper than water conditioners for large aquariums with no pure water sources. The water is hard, though, that's probably more of a regional problem and unrelated.
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I follow the instructions that came with the distiller. I drain the tank after every 12 gallons and the first of the month descale and sterilize it. I did purchase Lumina descaler although I think you can use vinegar and may try that in the future. Our water is very hard so I let it soak at least 12 hours. Also I use a new post filter every month even though it says every 3 months is adequate. I make 2 gallons a day, adding one quarter of a teaspoon baking soda and one half teaspoon of Concentrace liquid minerals to each finished gallon. This is the best tasting water I have ever had. I love my distiller. I follow the instructions that came with the distiller. I drain the tank after every 12 gallons and the first of the month descale and sterilize it. I did purchase Lumina descaler although I think you can use vinegar and may try that in the future. Our water is very hard so I let it soak at least 12 hours. Also I use a new post filter every month even though it says every 3 months is adequate. I make 2 gallons a day, adding one quarter of a teaspoon baking soda and one half teaspoon of Concentrace liquid minerals to each finished gallon. This is the best tasting water I have ever had. I... » Read More I follow the instructions that came with the distiller. I drain the tank after every 12 gallons and the first of the month descale and sterilize it. I did purchase Lumina descaler although I think you can use vinegar and may try that in the future. Our water is very hard so I let it soak at least 12 hours. Also I use a new post filter every month even though it says every 3 months is adequate. I make 2 gallons a day, adding one quarter of a teaspoon baking soda and one half teaspoon of Concentrace liquid minerals to each finished gallon. This is the best tasting water I have ever had. I love my distiller. « Show Less
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The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter.
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I filter 2 to 3 gallons of water per day. A filter lasts me about 3 months, maybe a little longer. There is a little bit of black bits that float on the water before it goes down through but that's not a problem. I haven't had all those problems that others are talking about.
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the instructions say to change it every two week but with my 2 cats constantly drinking I have to change it every week due to hair or bugs getting in it. I did notice that when I use filtered water I can go for 2 weeks. When I use tap water it starts to smell like aquarium water within a week and slim build up on the walls. I bought the reusable filter so I run it under water to take off any slim and I am able to use it for a month.