4. Re-open the steam handle / steam lever.
5. Heat and/or froth the liquid.
6. After frothing or heating, release some steam to keep the holes of the steam nozzle clean.
Risk of injury
Always keep the steam nozzle underneath the surface of the liquid while heating or frothing
in order to avoid splashing.
Avoid skin contact with the steam dispenser while cleaning!
Important
After every application, clean the steam nozzle and the steam dispenser with a non-abrasive,
damp cloth; This removes possible liquid residues.
7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
A regular and accurate care is very important for the performance, the longevity and the safety of your
machine.
Caution!
Always switch off the machine (power switch in lower position), disconnect the power cord
and let the machine cool down to room temperature (for at least 40 minutes) before cleaning.
Never immerse the machine in water; there will be danger of an electric shock.
7.1 General cleaning
Daily cleaning:
Portafilter, filters, water tank, drip tray, drip plate of the drip tray require daily cleaning. Clean with warm
water and/or with a food safe detergent.
Portafilter, drip tray, drip grid and water tank are not suitable for the dish washer.
Clean the shower screen and the group gasket in the lower part of the group and remove visible dirt without
dissasembling the parts.
Cleaning as necessary:
Clean the steam and hot water valve after every use.
Clean the body when the machine is switched off and cold.
Depending on usage, please refresh the boiler water every 1–2 weeks by hot water dispense.
Use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
Never use abrasive or chloric detergents!
Empty the water drip tray regularly and do not wait until it is full.
7.2 Brew group cleaning
A brew group cleaner (in powder or tablet form) is available at your specialised dealer. A cleaning should be
done after about 90 - 140 times. It depends on the actual use of the machine. The cleaning is carried out by
using the blind filter included with delivery. Follow the instructions as noted below:
1. Heat up the machine. It is not necessary to switch on the steam boiler.
2. Place the blind filter into the portafilter.
3. Put a cleaner (in powder or tablet form) into the portafilter.
4. Clamp the portafilter into the brew group.
5. Operate the group lever for approx. 20 seconds. The blind filter will fill with water.
6. Let the detergent react, moving the group lever into the middle position, approx. 45°. (Do not move it into
the lower position.)
Translation of the original German user manual
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