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10.7
Cleaning operations
10.7.1 General instructions
For perfect hygiene and efficiency of the unit, a few
simple cleaning tasks are required. The indications given
here are applicable for normal use of the coffee machine.
If the machine is used continuously, then cleaning should
be performed more frequently.
Do not use alkaline detergents, solvents, alcohol or aggressive
substances. The used products/detergents have to be suitable for
this purpose and must not corrode the materials of the hydraulic
circuits.
Do not use abrasive detergents which may scratch the surface of
the body.
Always use perfectly clean and hygienic cloths for cleaning.
For washing the filters, filter holders and all machine components,
use detergents supplied by the Manufacturer or specific products
for cleaning professional coffee machines.
Cleaning
Dail
y
Weekl
y
Cappuccino maker:
Clean at least once a day or more often in the case of a
continued use of the cappuccino maker, following the
instructions of par. 10.7.2.
X
Body and Grilles:
Clean the panels of the body with a cloth dampened in
lukewarm water.
Remove the drip tray and cup holder grille and wash with
hot water.
X
Filter and filter holder:
Wash the filters and filter holders daily and weekly, as
indicated in par. 10.7.3.
X
X
Steam nozzle/Autosteamer:
Keep the nozzle clean at all times using a cloth dampened
in lukewarm water.
Check and clean the terminals of the nozzle, clearing out
the steam outlet holes with a small needle.
Daily wash as described in par. 10.7.7.
X
X
Dispensing group:
Wash the dispensing group as described in par. 10.7.4,
10.7.5, 10.7.6 .
X
X
Grinder-dispenser and Hopper
Clean the hopper and the dispenser inside and out with a
cloth dampened with warm water.
When finished, dry all parts thoroughly.
X
10.7.2 Cappuccino-maker wash
Use special care in cleaning the cappuccino maker,
following the procedures indicated below:
•
perform a first wash by immerging the suction tube
in water and dispense for a few seconds;
•
turn the rotating body (
X
) 90° to position
B
(closure
of milk outlet duct);
•
holding the milk suction tube in the air, dispense
steam (cappuccino maker dry run);
•
wait about 20 seconds to allow for internal cleaning
and sterilisation of the cappuccino maker;
•
close the steam and put the rotating body back in
position
A
;
•
if the air intake hole (
Y
) is blocked, clear it gently
with a pin.
X
Y
Position
A
Position
B
Clean the cappuccino maker after each continuous use and at
least once a day.
10.7.3 Filter and filter-holder cleaning
Daily:
•
Soak the filter and filter-holder in hot water so that
the fatty coffee deposits can dissolve;
•
rinse with lukewarm
water.
Weekly:
•
Use a screwdriver to de-
tach the filter from the
filter holder;
•
Soak the filter and filter
holder in warm water and cleaning agent for 10
minutes.
•
rinse with lukewarm water.
Caution: Only immerse the filter holder cup, avoid soaking the
handle in water.
The detergent must be diluted in cold water in the doses indicated
on the package (see manufacturer).
