Cleaning The Filter Basket And Portafilter; Cleaning The Group Head; Cleaning The Drip Tray - Gastroback Design Espresso Slim Bedienungsanleitung

10. In all cases, wait until the steam wand cooled down again (approx. 10 min.).
Important: Do not over tighten the steam wand tip, to avoid damage to the seal.
However, for operation, there may be no gab between the steam wand tip and
steam wand shaft.
11. Screw the steam wand tip back onto the steam wand shaft.
12. Ensure that the steam wand points at the drip tray. Activate the hot water func-
tion again by turning the hot water/steam switch clockwise. After approx. 5
seconds, turn the hot water/steam switch back to the vertical position to stop the
hot water.
13. If required, re-assemble the stainless steel sleeve by pushing the stainless steel
sleeve up onto the steam wand until the stainless steel sleeve stops at the black
handle of the steam wand.
Tip: When not in use, the steam wand may be left immersed in a high vessel filled
with clear water to reduce the risk of blockages and avoid that residues of milk
dry on the surfaces.

CLEANING THE FILTER BASKET AND PORTAFILTER

1. Rinse the filter basket and portafilter under hot water after each coffee making
session to remove all residues of coffee grinds and oils. For this, you may use
the hot water function of the appliance.
2. If the holes in the filter basket became blocked, soak the filter basket and portafil-
ter in hot dishwater for approx. 20 minutes. Alternatively, dissolve a Gastroback
cleaning tab (Art.-Nr. 97830) to get a suitable cleaning solution.
3. After soaking, rinse thoroughly. Hold the filter basket up to the light to see,
whether the holes are clear.
4. If required, use the fine pin of the cleaning tool (labelled as FILTER) to open the
holes of the filter mesh.

CLEANING THE GROUP HEAD

After each coffee making session we recommend to run water through the group
head via a brewing function but without any ground coffee, to rinse out residual
coffee particles.
If the machine will not be used for an elongated time, you should clean the shower
screen and group head seal within the group head to avoid that residues of coffee
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grinds dry on these parts. The group head seal lays around the shower screen.
CAUTION:
Do not poke with any hard or sharp-edged objects in the group
head to avoid damage.
Tip: For checking the shower screen and group head seal, we recommend to hold
a small mirror below the group head.
1. Switch off the appliance and unplug. Wait until the appliance cooled down
completely (approx. 30 minutes).
2. Use a small soft nylon brush to remove any particles from the shower screen and
the group head seal within the group head.
3. Then wipe the interior of the group head using a soft damp cloth.
4. Connect the appliance to the mains power supply and switch on. Wait until the
power button is illuminated continuously. Insert the portafilter in the group head
but without filter basket and coffee powder.
5. Ensure that the water tank is filled and the drip tray is empty. With the appliance
switched on, purge the shower screen within the group head by pressing the 2
cups button.
6. Repeat step 5 approx. 5 times. This will remove any residues left.
7. Remove the portafilter from the group head and rinse the portafilter with running
tap water.
8. Before continuing in cleaning according to the following sections: switch off and
unplug the appliance. Wait for the appliance to cool down.

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY

The drip tray should be removed and emptied after each brewing session or, at the
latest, when the filling level indicator is seen. Clean the drip tray daily after switching
off the appliance.
Important: The water in the drip tray may be hot. Handle with care. Carefully pull
out the drip tray to avoid spilling water in the housing of the appliance. This holds
especially when the drip tray is full up. For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners,
pads or cloths, which can scratch the surfaces.
1. Carefully pull the drip tray out of the housing. Remove the cup tray and pull the
filling level indicator upwards and out. Empty the drip tray in the sink. Dispose
of residues of coffee powder in domestic waste.
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