Care & Cleaning - Espresso Machine - Breville VCF126 Manual

CARE & CLEANING - ESPRESSO MACHINE
The espresso making process involves
extracting oils out of coffee grinds. Deposits
of grinds & oils build up over time, affecting
the taste of the coffee & operation of the
Espresso Machine.
Purging water through the Group Head &
Steam Wand, before & after making each
coffee, is the easiest way to keep your
Espresso Machine clean.
(See Coffee Making Guide pages 10-13)
Cleaning Accessories & Removable
Parts
- Do not immerse the appliance, power and
plug in water or any other liquid.
- Clean parts in warm water with a mild
detergent, rinse & dry.
Note: Do not use alkaline cleaning agents,
abrasives or metal scourers, as these will
scratch the surfaces of parts.
Dishwasher Safe parts:
- Stainless Steel Milk Jug
- Stainless Steel Drip Tray Grill
- Stainless Steel One Cup Filter Basket
- Stainless Steel Two Cup Filter Basket
- Cleaning Disc
Dishwasher Safe TOP SHELF ONLY parts:
- Hardened Stainless Steel Top Burr
- Grind Bin
NON Dishwasher Safe parts:
- Water Reservoir
- Group Handle / Portafilter
- Bean Hopper
- Drip Tray
- Tamper
- Cleaning Pin
- Cleaning Brush
Cleaning Warming Plate & Exterior
• When Required
Wipe over the machine with a soft
damp cloth with a mild detergent and
wipe dry.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use alkaline cleaning
agents, abrasives or metal scourers.
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Cleaning Drip Tray & Grind Bin
• When Required
Empty if the red Water Level Indicator
appears through the Stainless Steel
Grill, otherwise water will overfl ow.
Note: Over time it is normal for the
inside of the Drip Tray & Grind Bin to be
stained by the oils in the coffee grinds.
• Weekly
Clean in warm water with a mild
detergent, rinse & dry.
Cleaning Group Handle & Filter Basket
• Every Time
Wash after each use by rinsing them
with warm water under the tap.
• Regular Intervals
In warm soapy water using a mild
detergent, rinse & dry.
Cleaning Shower & Group Head
• Every Time
Run water through before making an
espresso. (See Coffee Making Guide
pages 10)
• Weekly
- Purge water through the Group head
by pressing the ONE CUP BUTTON.
- Allow water to run through until it stops.
- With the Cleaning Brush remove any
coffee grinds from around the Group
Head inside rim and Silicone Seal.
Wipe the Shower Head with a damp
cloth.
SHOWER
HEAD
SILICONE
SEAL
GROUP HEAD
INSIDE RIM
Cleaning Tablet
Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets can be
purchased online.