Hot Water Wand Operation; Maintenance; Backflushing; Plain Water Backflushing - Quick MILL Alexia Owner's Manual

Hot Water Wand Operation

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To use the steam wand for hot water for tea or Americano's the machine must be in
coffee mode.
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Position the container under the steam wand and open the steam knob and then
activate the pump switch. When the water has reached the desired level then turn off
the pump switch and close the steam knob.
Warning: The water from the steam wand comes out under pressure, using too
shallow of a container can cause the hot water to splash out and burn the user so
extreme caution is advised.

Maintenance

Backflushing

machine running flawlessly for years to come. There are two types of backflushing; one
with plain water, and the other with espresso machine cleaner.

Plain water backflushing

inclined, feel free to backflush with plain water as often as you like. It won't harm the
machine and keeps the shower screen clean.
To backflush, you use the portafilter's backflush disc. To remove your single or double
portafilter basket, use the blank portafilter insert. Turn it upside down and use its edge to
pry the basket out of one of your portafilters. (If you always make double espressos, you
may choose to keep the blank portafilter insert in your other portafilter so you always have
one ready.) Next, place the blank insert into the portafilter and slap it hard with the palm of
your hand to secure it into the portafilter.
To perform a plain water backflush, place the portafilter into the group head. Then raise the
brew lever all the way up for 15 seconds, and then lower it. Water will forcefully discharge
out of the bottom of the group into the drip tray; this is normal. Repeat three to five times.
Alexia Espresso Machine
is a vital maintenance procedure you must follow to help keep your
should be done at least once a week, however if you are so
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