De'Longhi EXAM440.55 how to clean the milk carafe thoroughly
After 1 day for the LatteCrema Cool carafe and after 2 days for the LatteCrema Hot carafe; the machine reminds you.
Steps
- Lift the lid off the milk container.
- Detach the milk spout, the spout extension (if fitted) and the milk intake tube.
- Turn the froth dial clockwise to Insert and pull it off upwards.
- Turn the carafe connector anticlockwise and pull it out.
- Wash in the dishwasher at 50 °C (lid upright in the top rack, small parts in the cutlery basket), or by hand: rinse in warm water at 40–50 °C, soak all parts in warm water with washing-up liquid for at least 30 minutes, then rinse again.
- Clear milk residue from the cavity and channel under the dial with a toothpick if needed, and check the intake tube and spout are clear.
- Dry all parts and reassemble the carafe.
Source: Cleaning the machine: Thorough cleaning of milk carafe Source: Cleaning the machine: Thorough cleaning of milk carafe, pp. 45–46
Used for
Other EXAM440.55 procedures
- How to descale the RiveliaWhen the machine shows "It’s time to descale the machine" or the descale symbol is lit. Takes about 30 minutes. Start from the message with Yes, or from Descale in the settings menu.
- How to install or replace the water filterWhen "It’s time to replace the water filter" appears or the filter symbol is lit, every 2 months, or after 3 weeks unused with a filter fitted.
- How to set the water hardnessAt first use and whenever your water supply changes. A correct setting means descaling is requested less often.
- How to clean the brewing unitAt least once a month, and when "Can you insert the brewing unit?" appears.
- How to clean the milk carafe after useAfter each milk drink, when the machine prompts for the Clean function. For several drinks in a row, press Cancel at the prompt and clean after the last one.
Sources
- Instructions for use, Rivelia EXAM44X.5Y (English). De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. Document 57132C8962, revision 03, 2026-05, 65 pages, en. library.delonghigroup.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Instructions for use, Coffee maker EXAM44X5Y, 120 V edition (English, French, Spanish). De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. Document 57132C9620, revision 02 (file A1-57132C9620_02_0426), 2026-04, 86 pages, en-US. library.delonghigroup.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.