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Cleaning and maintenance, After each pull – Vibiemme Lollo User Manual

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8. Cleaning and Maintenance

As with all fine tools, the Vibiemme espresso machines can give you years of trouble-free service and

better performance if properly maintained. Your Vibiemme espresso machines does require a bit of care,

but it is not at all difficult.

Although the following guidelines will give you some idea of how often the tasks should be performed,

there is no specific set of rules concerning the frequency of cleaning and maintenance. A machine that is

being used to make two or three drinks each day in a home environment will not need to be cleaned quite

as often as a machine used in an office or restaurant where it is called upon to make fifty drinks a day. If

in doubt, it is better to do cleaning and maintenance chores a little too often rather than not often enough.

8.1. After Each Pull

KNOCK PUCK After the pull the spent coffee puck in the Portafilter should be knocked out. The best

way is to use a knock box. These feature a cushioned bar with a soft surface that protects the Portafilter

from damage.

QUICK FLUSH As soon as you remove the Portafilter from the Grouphead after a pull, cycle the brew

function for about one second or so. This will help flush out any coffee on or behind the shower screen.

FLUSH PORTAFILTER If you are not immediately going to pull another shot, replace the Portafilter

and repeat the quick flush. Pushing a bit of clean water through the Portafilter will remove most of the

left-over coffee in the Portafilter. Remove and wipe it off after the flush. If the machine is going to be

left on, leave the Portafilter in place so that it can remain warm.

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