Care and Cleaning (continued)
Brew head rubber seal
This seal is located in the brewing head and creates a seal against the filter handle when making an espresso.
Note: When your Sunbeam Café Espresso® II is not being used, we recommend that you do not leave the filter handle attached to the machine as this will reduce the life of the seal.
Over time this seal loses its elasticity and will require replacement – usually every
The cup warming plate and exterior
Wipe over the unit with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasives or metal scourers, as these will scratch the exterior surface.
Steam wand
The steam wand needs to be cleaned each time you texture milk or heat any other liquid. To clean the steam wand, wipe with a damp cloth and for the froth attachment, simply rinse it under warm water.
Note: After each use we recommend that a small amount of steam is purged from the steam wand.
On a monthly basis we recommend thoroughly cleaning the steam wand.
To do this soak the wand/arm in water with the stainless jug resting on the drip tray. Ensure that the water level in the jug is over the wand. Run steam through the wand for 30 seconds, then leave to soak overnight.
In the morning turn the machine on and run steam through the wand again for 30 seconds.
Important: Do not wash parts in the dishwasher. Do not immerse the unit in water.
Important: Should your steam wand become blocked, supplied with your espresso machine is a cleaning wire.
The cleaning wire for the steam wand is located on the underside of the lid to the water reservoir (28).
With the cleaning wire insert it into the hole in the base of the steam wand (29).
Should the steam wand remain blocked unscrew the steam nozzle from the steam arm (30). Clean the steam nozzle by once again using cleaning wire and then flush under running water.
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