Cleaning Your Espresso Maker; Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus User Manual

Cleaning Your Espresso Maker

To clean your new espresso maker for the first time, see the instructions in the
"Before First Use" section on page 4. Clean the espresso maker after each use.
NOTE: Do not place removable parts in a dishwasher.
1. Turn on steam into an empty cup to
release steam and dislodge any
remaining milk from the steam
outlet.
NOTE: If not cleaned regularly, then
it may be necessary to use a pin to
clear the steam outlet.
2. Wash frothing nozzle cover, measur-
ing spoon, filter holder, and filters in
warm, soapy water then dry.
NOTE: To remove the frothing

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Espresso
temperature is
too low
Espresso flow
is too slow
Espresso runs out
of the side or top
of the filter holder
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3. Wipe the exterior of the frothing
nozzle with a damp cloth or sponge
to remove milk residue.
4. Pull up on side tabs to remove drip
tray. Separate grid and drip pan.
Wash both parts in warm, soapy
water.
5. Remove and empty any remaining
water from the water reservoir. Wipe
the body of the espresso maker with
damp cloth.
nozzle cover, 6. Wipe the brew head with a damp
gently pull cloth to remove excess espresso
nozzle tip off. grounds.
CAUTION: Do not touch brew head
immediately after brewing. Brew head
will be hot.
Things TO CHECK
• Make sure that the Temperature/Ready light is off
• Pre-warm the filter holder by running hot water through it
• Pre-warm cup by rinsing with hot water or using cup
warming tray
• Use coffee grounds that are at room temperature
• Make sure the water reservoir is not empty
• Do not tamp grounds too firmly
• Make sure that the filter holder is fitted into the
espresso maker properly
• Clean coffee grounds off the edge of the filter before
inserting the filter holder into espresso maker
• Clean the brew head, filter, and filter holder