9. MAINTENANCE

All maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine off and cold and with the power plug disconnected.

Use a damp cloth or sponge for cleaning. Do not use any metallic or abrasive materials for cleaning (such as scourers, metal brushes, needles or detergents).

9.1.Daily (Fig.5)

Clean the bodywork, the steam wand* (7), the diffuser (19) and the cup-base seal (20) of group head (12).

Check and clean the discharge drawer (11) as required.

Rinse filters (14/15) and the portafilter (13) using hot water and a cloth or sponge.

It is very important to clean the steam wand

(7) with a damp cloth or sponge after each use, as well as discharging any milk residue from the wand by opening the steam tap (6) briefly, then closing again.

9.2.Periodically or after a period of intensive machine use

Do the following in addition to the “Daily” operations:

Immerse filters (14/15) and the portafilter (13) in boiling water for a few minutes to allow the coffee grease to dissolve, then remove using a sponge or a cloth.

Periodically use a special espresso machine-clea- ning product.

Carefully follow the instructions on the cleaning products’ packaging. For information concerning the choice of the cleaning pro- duct, contact the retailer.

Clean water tank (8), carefully immerse water-de- livery tube (18) (Fig.6) as far as possible into the water tank.

10.PLACING OUT OF ACTION

10.1. Temporary

Empty the water tank (8) and the remaining water in the boiler.

Turn off all the switches and disconnect the power plug.

Carry out the necessary maintenance operations.

Place the machine is a dry place, away from atmo- spheric agents and of exclusive access (avoid lea- ving it in the reach of minors or untrained persons).

10.2. Definitive

Do the following in addition to the “Temporarily placing out of service” actions:

Cut the power cable,

Wrap cardboard or other material around the machine and consign to the authorized personnel (authorized refuse disposal center or used material collection center).

11. POSSIBLE PROBLEMS

In the event of damage to the power supply cable, contact an authorized service company for replacement as a special tool is required.

The scrap materials used for processing or maintenance should be placed in containers and sent to special collection centers, unless they are biodegradable or non-polluting.

Operations to be carried out by the user after having disconnected the electrical supply:

A) The machine fails to start:

-Check whether the power plug is connected

-Check that the power is on and that the GFI (ground- fault interrupt) or the main switch is engaged

-Check the conditions of the plug and the power ca- ble, should they be damaged have them replaced by authorized personnel

B)Machine fails to deliver coffee - The water tank is empty; fill it

- The boiler has not refilled after using the steam element

C)Machine fails to deliver hot water and/or steam: - The water tank is empty; fill it

- The boiler has not been refilled after using the steam element

- Clogged nozzle: clean the steam delivery nozzle

D)Irregular coffee delivery:

-Rinse the portafilter

-Rinse the dispersion screen by running water through the group head (12) – to do so, press the coffee deliveryswitch (3)

-Check that your grind is neither too coarse nor too fine.

In the event of all problems not specified always detach the power cable, avoid undertaking any further diagnostic operations or direct repair, and contact the retailer or a qualified service company.

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