Cecilware VAE-J1 manual Cleaning

espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user

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10. CLEANING

For perfect cleaning and efficiency of the appliance, several simple cleaning operations are necessary on the functional parts and accessories as well as the body panels.

The indications given here are applicable for normal use of the coffee machine. If the machine is heavily used then cleaning should be per- formed more frequently.

Filter and filter-holder

The filters and the relative filter-holders must be cleaned daily in hot water. The best thing to do is to let them soak in hot water overnight so that the fatty coffee deposits can dissolve.

It is advisable to add an envelope or tablet of special detergent to the water, and then to rinse everything off with water.

Failure to clean the filters and filter holders daily will compromise the quality of the coffee and will also cause problems such as bad extraction and coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup.

Perforated disk and containment ring

Both the shower plate (4) and its containment ring (3) should be cleaned weekly in hot water. To do this loosen the screw (5) and remove the two elements from the dispensing unit.

Steam nozzles

The steam pipes must be kept clean at all times. Check the ends of the steam nozzles and clean them monthly, clearing out the exit holes with a small needle.

Delivery groups (except for AL - SMMA version)		3
The cleaning of the internal parts of the delivery groups is to be performed weekly in the following manner:
• replace the normal filter of the filter-holder with a solid one;
• pour a teaspoon of a suitable detergent powder on the solid filter, and attach the filter-holder to the group;		4
• use the delivery switch to set the group in operation;	5
• repeat the above operations until the water comes out clean;

•turn off and remove the filter-holder from the group;

•rinse a final time, so as to remove any residual detergent.

WARNING

Do not use a solid fi lter to clean the machines with a lever group (AL-SMMA)

Body

The body panels should be cleaned with a cloth soaked in warm water. Do not use abrasive detergents since the panels could get scratched.

Grinder-doser

Every week clean the bell jar and the dosing device with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water, both inside and out.

Thermo-reserve

Once there is not more coffee in thermal reserve, clean as follows :

•remove the filter with a cloth, avoiding direct contact with the hot parts;

•empty the coffee grounds out of the filter and wash it in lukewarm water;

•remove the plastic funnel and wash it in lukewarm water;

•clean the container with a damp cloth and dry it;

•replace the funnel and the filter.

NOTE

When cleaning, always use perfectly clean and sanitized cloths.

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