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Machine Installation - Service Provider Manual
11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
All the operations described in chapter 10 must
be performed exclusively by the service provider
or a specialised technician, who shall organise
all the operating steps and use only suitable means to en-
sure strict compliance with the safety regulations in force.
11.1 Cleaning
Intervals
For improved effi ciency, it is advisable to carry out the cleaning
and maintenance operations indicated in the following table.
Operation to be car-
ried out
When an
alert is
shown
Every
week
Every
month or
500 brew-
ing cycles
Emptying and cleaning
the coff ee grounds drawer
Water tank cleaning
Brew group cleaning
Brew group lubrication
Coff ee bean hopper
cleaning
Descaling
11.2 Brew Group Lubrication
Lubricate the Brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee
or once a month.
The grease to lubricate the brew group and the complete "Service
Kit" can be purchased at your local dealer or at authorised service
centres.
Before lubricating the brew group, clean it under running water
as described in the "Brew Group - Weekly Cleaning" chapter.
1
Lubricate the brew group guides using Saeco grease only.
Apply the grease evenly on both side guides.
