Cleaning The Water Tank - Gastroback DESIGN ESPRESSO MACHINE BASIC Operating Instructions Manual

Do not use violence. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g. metal
scouring pads) for cleaning the appliance or any part of it, to avoid damage to the
surfaces. For cleaning, do not use any hard or sharp-edged foreign objects, except
for a needle or thin wire, you may use only for opening the hole in the steam wand.
Hygienic cleaning is performed according to the following instructions.
IMPORTANT - If the water hardness of the water used for the machine is high (abo-
ve 350 mg/L), you should descale the appliance in shorter intervals (see: 'Desca-
ling the Appliance'). You can get information on the water hardness via your local
water works or the bottling plant (when using table water).

CLEANING THE WATER TANK

We recommend cleaning the water tank regularly for maintaining the good per-
formance of the appliance. Additionally, this will avoid surplus lime deposits in the
water system and the build-up of algae in the water tank.
CAUTION
of the lid and the valve at the bottom. Do not poke in the valve.
IMPORTANT - When removing the water tank from the machine, do not tilt the water
tank, and do not attempt to move it sidewise. This could damage the valves of the
water tank and water system of the appliance. Only move the water tank vertically.
1. Ensure that the machine is unplugged, and cooled down to room temperature.
2. Remove the water tank at the rear of the machine. For this, fold out the water
tank handle at the rear and, by the handle, pull the water tank vertically upwards
and out. Empty the water tank.
3. Wash the water tank with warm dishwater and a soft nylon brush.
NOTE
You may clean the water tank in an automatic dishwasher. For this, place the
water tank with the lid open upside down on the upper rack. However, be aware
that the surface of the water tank could get scratched and opaque, when coming
in contact with other items in the dishwasher during the cleaning cycle. After clea-
ning, do not forget to rinse the interior of the water tank with clear tap water for
removing any residues of the cleaning agents.
4. In any case, after cleaning thoroughly rinse the water tank with clear tap water.
Wipe dry the exterior of the water tank thoroughly.
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– Handle the water tank with care to avoid damage to the hinges