Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus specifications Troubleshooting, Cleaning Your Espresso Maker

Cleaning Your Espresso Maker

To clean your new espresso maker for the first time, see the instructions in the “Before First Use” section on page 4. Clean the espresso maker after each use.

NOTE: Do not place removable parts in a dishwasher.

1.Turn on steam into an empty cup to release steam and dislodge any remaining milk from the steam outlet.

NOTE: If not cleaned regularly, then it may be necessary to use a pin to clear the steam outlet.

2.Wash frothing nozzle cover, measur- ing spoon, filter holder, and filters in warm, soapy water then dry.

NOTE: To remove the frothing nozzle cover,

gently pull nozzle tip off.

3.Wipe the exterior of the frothing nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge to remove milk residue.

4.Pull up on side tabs to remove drip tray. Separate grid and drip pan. Wash both parts in warm, soapy water.

5.Remove and empty any remaining water from the water reservoir. Wipe the body of the espresso maker with damp cloth.

6.Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth to remove excess espresso grounds.

CAUTION: Do not touch brew head immediately after brewing. Brew head will be hot.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	Things TO CHECK
Espresso	• Make sure that the Temperature/Ready light is off
temperature is	• Pre-warm the filter holder by running hot water through it
too low
	• Pre-warm cup by rinsing with hot water or using cup
	warming tray
	• Use coffee grounds that are at room temperature
Espresso flow	• Make sure the water reservoir is not empty
is too slow	• Do not tamp grounds too firmly
Espresso runs out	• Make sure that the filter holder is fitted into the
of the side or top	espresso maker properly
of the filter holder	• Clean coffee grounds off the edge of the filter before
	inserting the filter holder into espresso maker
	• Clean the brew head, filter, and filter holder

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