5513292811 Genuine De'Longhi DLSC002 Water Filter for De'Longhi Coffee Machines, Tank Water Filter Cartridge

Sold in shops as DLSC002, De'Longhi part 5513292811 is the genuine water filter cartridge for De'Longhi coffee machines. It sits inside the water tank and treats the water before it reaches the pump and heater. If your machine already has a filter in the tank, check whether it carries the DLSC002 or 5513292811 marking, or look up your model's accessory list to confirm this is the one it takes.

Why change a coffee machine water filter

Tap water carries minerals that leave scale on hot surfaces, and in a coffee machine that scale builds up in the heater, pipes and valves. A water filter traps some of those minerals along with other impurities, reducing scale and helping the coffee taste the way it should. An old filter stops doing its job, so you'll see more frequent descaling prompts, white residue in the tank, slower flow or a flat taste. Some machines also let you register the filter in the menu so they can remind you when it's due.

Part details

• Genuine De'Longhi part 5513292811
• Retail code DLSC002
• Water filter cartridge for De'Longhi coffee machines
• Fits inside the machine's water tank

Setting up a new filter

Follow the instructions in the box and your machine's manual, as the steps vary between models. Generally you soak the new cartridge in water to release trapped air, set the date dial if it has one, then screw or push it into its holder in the tank. Run a tank of water through the hot water spout to flush it, then switch on the filter setting if your machine has one.

Questions about this part

How often should I replace it?

Follow the change interval in your machine's manual or on the filter pack, since it depends on how much water you use and how hard your local water is. Many machines with a filter setting will prompt you when a new one is due.