Steam Wand Cleaning - KitchenAid KES6551 Product Manual

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Phase 2 (Rinsing): Fill the Water Tank to the 2.5 L mark, replace the Water Filter and
reinstall the Water Tank on the machine.
Place the same two containers under the Group Head and Steam Wand. Press and hold
the Clean Cycle Button (
solid. The Brew Start/Stop Button (
Brew Start/Stop Button (
NOTE: The rinse cycle will behave like the cleaning cycle; water will continuously
dispense from the Group Head, Water Spout, and Steam Wand.
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When the second rinse cycle is complete, both Brew Start/Stop Button (
Clean Cycle Button (
and enjoy making an Espresso.
NOTE: In case of any interruptions (for example low water level or power outage), the
cleaning cycle will reset and start from the beginning of the descaling cycle.
FILTER BASKET CLEANING
Regular Cleaning
Detach the used Filter Basket from the Portafilter. Rinse the Portafilter and the Filter Basket
under hot water right after use and remove all residue using a Brush and light detergent.
Filter Basket Blockage
In case you notice your Espresso shot takes longer to pull, only comes out of one spout, or no
Espresso comes out at all, look for any type of blockage in the holes of the Filter Basket. To
clean, use a pin to gently unblock the hole(s). If the issue persists, soak the Filter Basket in a
cleaning solution for 25 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

STEAM WAND CLEANING

Regular Cleaning
The Steam Wand must be cleaned after every use. Use a piece of dampened cloth to wipe the
exterior of the Steam Wand. Then, direct the Steam Wand to the Drip Tray, select the Steam
mode and press Brew Start/Stop Button (
purge the Steam Wand from any milk remaining inside the wand.
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) for 3 seconds until the Clean Cycle Button (
) LED will flash. Press the
) to initiate the rinse cycle.
) LEDs will blink simultaneously. Press any button to exit the cycle
). Let the steam work for 2 seconds. This will
) LED light stays
) and