To keep your espresso machine in proper working order there a few
maintenance procedures that should be carried out at various intervals.
Cleaning Cycle - A cleaning cycle should be done on a weekly basis for
heavy use or a bi-weekly basis for light use to maintain optimum
performance. If the machine is being used in a commercial setting then a
daily cleaning should be done.
Descaling - The descaling feature is great for keeping the boiler free from
mineral deposits and should only be performed when the descaling alarm is
shown on the display. (See menu section for setting alarm). Although this
feature will allow the use of hard water in the machine it is still strongly
recommended to use soft water to prolong the life of the machine.
Piston O-Ring - The machine comes equipped with a spare piston o-ring
which should be replaced on a yearly basis. To replace the o-ring, unplug the
machine and allow it to cool off. Open the front door and then remove the
brew chamber cover. Use a small dental pick or flat blade screwdriver to
carefully remove the old o-ring. Then work the new o-ring on to the piston.
Lubrication - The piston slide assembly should be lubricated every 6 months
with a high temperature food grade lubricant such as Dow 111.
To lubricate the slide,
unplug the machine and
let it cool off. Remove the
top cup tray and then
remove the 4 phillips
screws holding the top on.
With the top removed
slide off the clip # 1 and
then slide the plastic
cover # 2 off the piston.
