Cleaning The Shower Screen - KitchenAid KPES100 Manual

• Wash the portafilter in warm, soapy water and rinse with
clean water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not wash the portafilter
in a dishwasher.
• The filter baskets, drip tray, drip plate, water reservoir, and
frothing pitcher can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher,
or by hand in warm, soapy water. If washing by hand, be sure to
rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Use the shower screen brush or a damp cloth to brush or wipe
coffee grounds from the brew head gasket and shower screen.

Cleaning the Shower Screen

Once every 75 to 100 shots of espresso, the shower screen
should be removed from the brew head to clean thoroughly.
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1. Using a short Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw at the
center of the shower screen by turning it counter-clockwise.
Once the screw is free, the shower screen should drop from
the brew head.
2. Wash the shower screen in warm, soapy water, and rinse
with clean water.
3. Place the shower screen into the brew head with the smooth
side facing down, and attach with the shower screen screw. Turn
the screw clockwise until snug.
NOTE: When the shower screen is attached, the center screw
should be flush with the surface of the screen. If it is not, remove
the screen, turn it over, and re-attach.