Cuisinart EM 100 EM-100 Manual - Page 9

2. Once you have dispensed the required amount of hot water into the cup or container, stop the hot water by turning the function knob 29 to the off position (29). abrasive washing liquid. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleaners. NOTE: Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher. CLEANING THE STEAM WAND 3. Remove the cup or • The steam wand should always be cleaned container and swing the after steaming milk. steam/hot water wand over the drip tray to catch any drips of water (30). 30 • Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth, then with the steam wand directed back into the drip tray, momentarily set the function knob to Cleaning and the hot water setting. This will release any remaining milk from inside the steam wand. Maintenance • Ensure the function knob is in the off position. Always turn the Espresso Maker off and remove Press the power button off, unplug the power the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. cord and allow the machine to cool. Never immerse unit in water or other liquid. To • If the steam wand remains blocked, use a clean, simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and cleaning pin to clear the opening. dry before storing. DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium CLEANING THE FILTERS, PORTAFILTER deposits that form over time on the metal parts HOLDER AND BREW HEAD of the coffeemaker. • The stainless steel filters and portafilter holder should be rinsed under water immediately For best performance from your espresso after use to remove all coffee particles. You maker, decalcify the unit from time to time. The may also use a cleaning pin to clean the frequency depends on the hardness of your tap opening. water and how often you use the coffeemaker. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with • Periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter holder in place, but without a mixture of ¹∕³ white vinegar and ²∕³ water. Be sure the power button is in the off position, and any ground coffee, to rinse out any lingering the unit is unplugged. Remove the portafilter coffee particles. The inside of the brew head holder. Pour the decalcifying agent into the should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove water reservoir, plug the machine back in, and any coffee particles. power the unit back on. Set the power button to CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING/CUP on and the function knob to the off position. WARMING PLATE Place a large container under the brew head • The outer housing and cup warming plate can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleaners. and steam wand. When brewing temperature is reached, the heating light will switch off. Set the function knob to the espresso position (show icon of espresso cup) and let half of the solution run through the brew head. Set the function CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY knob to steam position and allow the remaining • The drip tray can be removed after the grate is removed and then cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleaners. solution to run through the steam wand. When the solution stops running, set the function knob back to the off position. After decalcifying, let one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee. • The drip tray can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. Use a non-