Ascaso KAP User Manual
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wash them with warm water and
dishwashing liquid. Rinse them
thoroughly and put them back in the
machine.
NOTE:
Do not use a scouring pad to clean
the machine, as it could damage
the plastic parts.
If you are not going to use the
machine for a long period of time,
empty the water reservoir
12
.
Immediately after use, clean the
hot water/steam nozzle
6
with a
damp cloth. To clean the inside of
the nozzle, let the water circulate.
To clean the frother opening, use
a toothpick or paper clip. The tube
will remain free of obstructions.
Internal cleaning:
Cleaning and preventative care
of the machine's internal system
is vital if an espresso of optimum
quality is to be obtained.
To clean the inside of the
distribution unit, use the Ascaso
Coffee Washer. This product
is also useful for descaling the
machine.
Regularly descaling your coffee
machine helps ensure the excellent
quality of the coffee and prolong
the useful life of the machine.
Consult your distributor.
Recommendations for using the
Coffee Washer:
Coffees/day
Descaling
>10
each month
5-10
every 2 months
1-5
every 3 months
To prevent lime-scale buildup,
water treatment filters can also be
used. However, we recommend
cleaning in line with consumption.
The use of Coffee Washer filters
helps prolong the life of the coffee
machine, keeping it in optimum
condition.
NOTE:
Use the Coffee Washer along with
the capsule to clean the machine
13
provided. Do not forget to
retrieve the cleaning capsule
13
before emptying the used-capsule
holder
9
.
SAFETY
Do not allow the machine to
be operated by children or the
inexperienced.
Do not carry out cleaning or
maintenance while the machine is
plugged in.
Do not disconnect the coffee
machine by pulling on the power
cord.
Never start a defective machine or
one with a damaged power cord.
Do not handle the machine with
wet feet or hands.
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