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8. Wipe off and purge the steam wand immediately after each use.
9. Sabre steam wands are made with a proprietary double walled process that helps to keep the outer
wall cooler. The tip and the base of the wand can heat to very high temperatures and caution must
be used. The double wall process also makes wiping and cleaning the steam wand much easier.
Note: Whole Milk, 2%, 1%, Non-Fat, Soy Milk, Rice Milk and other milk type products may require a
different technique to foam properly. In general, the higher the fat content, the easier it is to achieve
consistent foam.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Proper and regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance procedures are CRITICAL for trouble free and
optimum quality performance from your Sabre espresso machine.
Back-Flushing
1. Replace the filter basket with the provided blind filter basket (a single solid basket without holes) in
one of the portafilters.
2. Engage the portafilter in one of the brew groups, use the override electronics switch on the right side
of the group top and leave on for 3 – 5 second. Repeat several times. This procedure should be
preformed on EACH brew group daily.
3. This process forces water through the inlet tube and drain system.
4.
When using an approved espresso industry detergent during back flushing, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. It is extremely important to thoroughly rinse the blind filter basket and
repeat back flushing several times with clean water to clear the system of any detergent residue.
Cleaning
1.
Clean the surface of the machine using a soft damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or
cleansing pads. Take extra care on the mirror finish stainless steel surfaces.
2.
Make sure the steam wands and tips are free of milk built-up. It is always best to clean the steam
wand and tip after each use. Approved espresso industry cleaners can be used to help dissolve milk
built-up.
3.
The drip tray, drip tray grates, cup tray grates and portafilters should be removed and cleaned every
day. If you clean the portafilters in the dishwasher, first remove the filter baskets and insert springs
before placing all items in the dishwasher.
Maintenance Schedule
Daily
1. Back flush each brew group a few times without detergent, and
at least once
with an
approved detergent (usually the final cleaning of the night, or after a busy period).
2. Wipe down the entire machine
3. Remove portafilters, baskets and springs, drip tray and grates, cup tray grates and clean
thoroughly. These items are all dishwasher safe.
4. Slowly pour a pitcher of hot water down the drain.
Weekly
1. Back-flush each brew group using an espresso industry approved detergent (this is in
addition to the daily back flushing).
2. Soak portafilters and the removed filter baskets in an approved espresso industry detergent and
water solution overnight.
3. Rinse thoroughly before reassembling and using your portafilters.
