Sunbeam EM2300 - Manual (Page 17)

The coffee making process involves extracting
oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso
coffee. Deposits of these oils build up over time
and affect the taste of the coffee and operation
of the espresso machine.
Regular cleaning to remove these oils is
essential for espresso machines to keep
operating effectively. Flushing water, through
the brewing head and the steam wand/arm, is
the easiest way to keep your machine clean
after making each coffee, and at the end of
your coffee making session.
Important: Never wash your espresso machine
accessories in the dishwasher.
Drip tray
Remove the grid and drip tray at regular
intervals to empty (27) (28).
Clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a
little non-abrasive washing up liquid, rinse and dry.
The brewing head, filters & filter handle
The filter and filter handle should be washed
after each use by rinsing them under warm
water. Wash at regular intervals in warm soapy
water using a mild detergent.
To clean the brewing head, flush water through
and wipe the head and around the inside rim
with a damp cloth.
To assist in keeping the filter and the brew head
clean, at the end of each coffee making session
we recommend you run the machine, with the
filter in place, without coffee – using water only.
Should the holes in the filters become clogged
with coffee granules use a fine bristled brush to
remove them.
Important: Should the filter remain blocked
after normal cleaning, supplied with your
espresso machine is a cleaning wire. The
cleaning wire for the filter is the short GREY
pin, located on the underside of the water
reservoir lid (25). With the cleaning wire insert it
into the single hole in the base of the filter (26).
Brew head rubber seal
This seal is located in the brewing head and
creates a seal against the filter handle when
making an espresso.
Note: When your Café Ristretto
™ is not being
used, we recommend that you do not leave the
filter handle attached to the machine as this
will reduce the life of the seal.
Over time this seal looses its elasticity and will
require replacement – usually every 6-12
months. Signs that the seal is deteriorating are
when: the filter handle rotates to the far right
and feels loose, or steam/water escapes from
around the brewing head during use.
The cup warming plate and exterior
Wipe over the unit with a damp cloth and wipe
dry. Do not use abrasives or metal scourers, as
these will scratch the exterior surface.
Steam wand/arm and froth attachment
The steam wand/arm and froth attachment
needs to be cleaned each time you froth milk or
heat any other liquid. To clean the steam
wand/arm, wipe with a damp cloth and for the
froth attachment, simply rinse it under warm
water.
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Care and Cleaning