Note:
When not in use, remove the portafilter. This will extend the life of the
seal inside the brew head.
11. Cleaning & Maintenance
11.1 Cleaning the Machine
a. To avoid injury, always turn off and unplug the machine before cleaning and
allow to cool down. Wipe the outside of the machine with a clean damp
cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not use
harsh or abrasive cleaners or alcohol/solvent-based cleaners to clean the
machine. Use only gentle dishwashing liquid and warm water. After each use,
rinse out the water tank and empty before replacing back into the machine.
b. When a thin white layer of powder starts to form in the tank, this is a sign
that descaling is necessary. It’s recommended that you regularly remove
these deposits using Capresso Cleaning Solution or a similar descaling
agent as described in chapter 11.5.
11.2 Cleaning the Steam Wand
It is important to clean the steam wand immediately after use.
a. If the steam wand is blocked due to milk deposit build up, it is helpful to
remove the blockage by cleaning the frothing wand and all parts.
b. First, remove the stainless steel frothing sleeve from the steam wand (Fig. 6),
unscrew the frothing tip by using the hexagon at the end of measuring spoon
to loosen the tip from the wand. Ensure the clear o-ring on the tip frothing
wand is assembled (Fig. 5).
c. Clean all components under warm running water. Use a needle to clean the
opening of the steam wand until no dried milk deposits remain. Rinse well
and dry all parts completely before reassembling.
d. Assemble all components in the sequence you removed them (follow Fig. 5).
Ensure the o-ring is assembled onto the tip of the steam wand before
screwing the tip back onto the steam wand (Fig. 6). Once tip is assembled,
tighten the tip with the hexagon hole on the handle of the coffee scoop.
Place the stainless steel frothing sleeve upward back onto steam wand
pushing it tightly in place. The steam wand must be assembled correctly to
ensure proper frothing of milk.
11.3 Cleaning the Drip Tray
a. The drip tray (Fig. 1, K) must be emptied each time the machine is used.
The presence of water in the drip tray is normal and is not the sign of a leak.
Lift up the tray slightly and pull out to remove from the machine. If multiple
espressos are prepared one after the other, the drip tray should be emptied
every few espressos to prevent overflowing. The red overflow indicator in the
drip tray will float up and become visible to remind you to empty the drip
tray before it overflows.
b. When emptying the drip tray, remove the drip tray grid (Fig. 1, L) and rinse
both the drip tray and grid. If necessary, both the drip tray grid and drip tray
can be hand washed with warm water and a gentle dishwashing liquid.
Rinse well and dry completely before replacing the drip tray and grid back in
the machine.
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