tank. Place the boiler cap back in its place. Always empty the water tank between uses.
Wipe base unit with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the base unit.
Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely affect the space between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.
Mineral Deposits and Decalcifying
Mineral deposit
1)Make sure that the plug is disconnected from the electrical outlet and the control knob is in the “OFF” position.
2)When the espresso maker is cool and all of the pressure has been released, remove the boiler cap and pour 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar into the water tank.
3)Place the boiler cap back on and allow sitting overnight with the vinegar solution in the water tank.
4)Slowly remove the boiler cap and discard vinegar through the top opening of the espresso maker.
5)Rinse the water tank thoroughly with tap water.
To decalcify internal parts
6)Remove the water tank boiler cap and pour 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar into the water tank.
7)Screw the water tank boiler cap back on top of the water tank. Make sure the cap is tightly secured.
8)Insert the filter basket into the brew head and place the glass carafe with lid on the base grid.
9)Plug the espresso maker into an electrical outlet.
10)Turn the control knob to the “” position. Let half of the vinegar to flow into the carafe and then turn the control knob back to “OFF” position.
11)Place a cup with cold water underneath the steam nozzle and insert the nozzle into the water. Turn the control knob to the “” position slowly. This
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