Cleaning Operations; General Instructions; Washing The Cappuccino Maker; Cleaning The Filters And Filter Holders - Astoria Core600 AL Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

7.5 Cleaning operations

General instructions

7.5.1
A few simple cleaning tasks are required to have a perfectly
sanitised and efficient appliance. The instructions provided
here apply when the machine is being used on a regular basis.
If the machine is used consistently, cleaning should be per-
formed more frequently.
Do not use alkaline cleaners, solvents, alcohol or
aggressive substance-based products (e.g. phos-
phoric, citric or sulfamic acids). The products/
cleaners used must be suitable for this purpose and not cor-
rode the water circuit elements.
Do not use abrasive cleaners which may scratch the body's
surface.
Always use clean and sanitised cloths when cleaning.
When washing the filters, filter holders and all machine
components, use Manufacturer-supplied cleaners or prod-
ucts specific for cleaning professional coffee machines.
Cleaning
Cappuccino maker:
Clean at least once a day or more often if the cappuccino
maker is used constantly, by following the instructions in
para. 7.5.2.
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.
Clean the raised cup grilles as indicated in para. 7.5.8
Pushbutton panels and display:
Clean the pushbutton panels and display with a specific
cleaner. Turn off the machine before starting the cleaning
operation.
Filters and Filter Holders:
Wash the filters and filter holders on a daily and weekly
basis, as indicated in para. 7.5.3.
Perform the cleaning operations on a daily basis as
indicated in para. 7.5.6.
Steam nozzle and automatic steam wand:
Keep the nozzle clean at all times using a cloth dampened
in lukewarm water. Check and clean the nozzle tips, by
clearing the steam outlet holes with a small needle.
Perform the wash on a weekly basis, as indicated in
para. 7.5.7.
Dispensing group:
Wash the dispensing group as described in para. 7.5.4 or
7.5.5.
Perform the cleaning operations on a daily basis as
indicated in para. 7.5.6.
Clean the interior on a weekly basis, as indicated in
para. 7.5.6.
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.
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Washing the cappuccino maker

7.5.2
Take special care when cleaning the cappuccino maker and
follow the steps provided below:
• Perform an initial wash by immersing the suction hose
into water and dispensing for a few seconds.
• Turn the rotating body (X) 90° to position B (the milk out-
let duct closes).
• Whilst holding the milk suction hose in the air, dispense
steam (cappuccino maker dry run).
• wait around 20 seconds so that the cappuccino maker can
be internally cleaned and sterilised.
• Close off the steam and put the rotating body back into
position A.
• If the air intake hole (Y) is blocked, clear it gently using a
pin.
Position A
X
X
Clean the cappuccino maker after each continuous
use and at least once a day.
X
7.5.3

Cleaning the filters and filter holders

Caution: only immerse the filter holder cup in wa-
ter and try not to get the handle wet.
The cleaner must be diluted in cold water in the
X
doses indicated on the package (see the manufacturer).
Daily:
• Soak the filter and filter
X X holder in hot water over-
night so that the fatty cof-
fee deposits can dissolve.
• Rinse everything in cold
water.
X X
Weekly:
• Use a screwdriver to detach the filter from the filter holder.
• Soak the filter and filter holder in warm water with a suit-
able cleaner for 10 minutes.
• Rinse everything in cold water.
X X
X
Y
Position B
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