How do I descale my BOSCH TAS1402GB coffee machine, and how often should I do it?

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Descaling your BOSCH TAS1402GB coffee machine is crucial for maintaining its performance and ensuring your drinks taste their best. Mineral buildup from water can impair the machine's function over time. The machine's LED interface will alert you when descaling is needed.

To descale your BOSCH TAS1402GB, follow these steps:

1. Power off and unplug the machine when the descaling indicator appears.
2. Remove any T-Discs.
3. Empty both the water tank and drip tray.
4. Fill the water tank with cold water, and add a TASSIMO descaling tablet (part number 310967), following the instructions on the packaging.
5. Place a container under the coffee outlet to catch the descaling solution.
6. Turn on the machine and initiate the descaling program, according to your machine's manual. Refer to the user manual for model-specific instructions.
7. Once the descaling program finishes, thoroughly rinse the water tank with fresh water.
8. Run a brewing cycle with just water to flush out any remaining descaling solution.
9. Repeat the rinsing process until the machine is completely clean.

Descaling Frequency: The frequency of descaling depends on your water hardness and how frequently you use the machine. As a general rule, descale approximately every three months for optimal performance. If the machine signals the need for descaling more often, follow the prompts accordingly to ensure proper function.