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Your daily maintenance should include, purging and cleaning of the steam wands with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth to remove all milk residue. The drip tray should be removed and a jug of hot water should be poured into the drainage cup to help rinse accumulated coffee grounds out of the cup and down through the drain hose.
Even with regular back-flushing, the group head shower screens must be periodically replaced, as coffee oils will eventually build up and clog the screen. You may notice your espresso shots tasting less than perfect as a result. Another sure sign of screen build-up is water spraying out in all directions rather than an even and constant flow while running the group with the filter removed. Either of these should prompt you to replace the screens, which can be done quite easily.
Performing regular maintenance will not only ensure a quality that you and your customers can taste, but will help alleviate costly repair bills. Although you should have your equipment periodically inspected by a factory-trained engineer, there are many minor adjustments and simple repairs that any owner/operator could perform with a small quantity of tools, saving you valuable time and money. Even if you choose not to perform any repairs yourself, understanding what is required will make it much easier for you to communicate problems to your engineer and in turn, save you money on diagnosis and repair.
You can contact The Espresso Shop if you would like our service department to repair or service your machines or want to buy, or lease a commercial cappuccino espresso coffee machine within the UK.
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