Care and Cleaning
Daily Cleaning
Backwashing Group Heads
1.Remove filter holders from machine.
2.Turn on both brew switches. This will flush residual grounds and impurities out of the group heads.
3.Remove the filter from the filter holder.
4.Insert a blank filter (no holes) into the filter holder.
5.Lock the filter holder into the group head.
6.Turn on the brew switch for 15 seconds.
Back Splash Panel
Exhaust Pipe
7.After turning off the switch, look under the drain tray for the water being expelled from the exhaust pipe.
8.Repeat steps 6 and 7, three times on each group head. (Filter holders do not need to be removed between repetitions.)
9.Remove filter holders and turn on brew switches to flush water through.
10.Remove blank filter from the filter holder and replace with single or double filter.
Cleaning External Surfaces
Wipe all external surfaces clean with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners. Rinse filters and filter holders with hot water then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the Steam Wand
Wipe the steam wand clean and let it soak in a glass of water overnight, then wipe clean again. Never scrape the steam wand.
Cleaning the Drain
Remove the drain tray. Turn on both brew switches for 15 seconds without filter holders in place. Replace drain tray.
Weekly Cleaning
Backwashing with Espresso Cleaner
1.Follow the daily backwash procedure, except after step number 4, fill the blank filter with coffee cleaner, urn cleaner or white vinegar.
2.After backwashing with the cleaner, make sure all detergents are cleaned away as the following procedures indicate:
A.Remove filter holders and rinse clean.
B.With filter holders off, flush both group heads by turning on brew switches for 15 seconds.
C.Backwash both group heads with clean water. (See step numbers
Cleaning the Steam Wand Tip
Unscrew the tip from the steam wand and clean thoroughly inside. A wire can be used to clean the holes in the steam wand tip. Replace tip when clean.
Tip of Steam Wand Holes in Steam Wand Tip
Cleaning Filter Holders with Espresso Cleaner
Remove the stainless steel filter from both filter holders. Wash both filters and filter holders with espresso clean- er detergent, then rinse clean with water.
Cleaning the Drain Basin
Remove drain tray. Turn on both brew switches for 15 seconds without filter holders in place. Turn machine off and allow to cool thoroughly (overnight). Wipe out the drain basin with a damp cloth and espresso cleaner. Replace drain tray.
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