Cleaning Your Espresso/Cappuccino Maker; Deliming; Suggested Cleaning Interval - Sunbeam BVSBeCm160 Instruction Manual With Recipes

cleaning your espresso
:
after breWing
!
make sure to use the Filter Retainer Clip when discarding the grounds. The metal parts of the
Filter Holder might still be very hot. Cool these parts by running under cold water. (See Pic. 1)
Brew
1. After the machine has cooled and pressure has been released,
Steam
remove the Filter Holder by sliding handle to the left away
Off
from the position. Discard the grounds, using the Filter
Lock
Cup
Retainer Clip to hold the Filter in place while emptying.
Clean
Tip
2. Remove Frothing Aid and wipe Frothing Arm with a damp cloth.
Tip Clean
Using the Wrench built into the Scoop, unscrew the
Tip
Frothing Tip and clean valve with a needle or toothpick. (See Pic. 2)
3. The Glass Carafe, Glass Carafe Lid, Filter, Filter Holder
and Drip Tray can be washed with soapy water.
4. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners
or scouring pads as they will scratch the finish.

deliming

mineral deposits built-up in the Espresso maker will affect the operation of the appliance. Your
Espresso maker must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time to brew
espresso, or when there is excessive steaming. Also, you may notice a build up of white deposits
on the surface of the brew head. The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water
used. The following table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
Type of Water
Soft Water (Filtered Water )
Hard Water (Tap Water )
to delime Water reservoir
1. make sure the Control Knob is in the "OFF" position and that the Power Cord is unplugged from
the electrical outlet.
2. If the appliance is cool and the pressure has been released, remove the Water Reservoir Cap and
fill Reservoir with fresh, undiluted white household vinegar.
3. Allow appliance to sit overnight with the vinegar solution in the Water Reservoir.
4. Discard vinegar through the top opening of the Espresso maker by turning the machine upside
down over the sink.
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cappuccino maker
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clean up

suggested cleaning interval

:
Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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Pic. 1: Use Filter Retainer
Clip to empty Filter
Pic. 2: Use Wrench
on Scoop to remove
Frothing Tip