Dacor CM24 User Manual - Automatic Coffee System - Page 34

Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule Coffee System Maintenance Schedule* Milk Water Tank Cleaning** (CM24T Only) Group Cleaning Decalcification Within two hours after last drink  containing milk Daily  Every 30 Cycles (About Once a  Week) Quarterly  Every 1500 Cycles (Annually) Service Maintenance  * The milk cleaning, and water tank cleaning processes take about five minutes. The decalcification process takes about ten minutes. ** A milk cleaning is required if the cappuccino feature is used. WARNING • Flush the coffee system according to the Flushing Out the Coffee System section on page 39 before operating it for the first time. • Clean and maintain the coffee system regularly as instructed in the table above. Clean it only in the manner indicated in this manual. To prevent hazardous fumes and drink contamination, use only the cleaning agents specified. • Do not use a steam or pressure cleaner to clean the coffee system or any part of it. Damage caused by cleaning the unit in this manner could result in electric shock, fire or explosion. • To avoid burns from hot surfaces, turn off the power switch and allow the coffee system to cool at least 30 minutes before cleaning. • To prevent sickness due to food poisoning, perform a milk cleaning no more than two hours after making the last milk drink. • On model CM24T, change the water in the tank daily to prevent sickness due to bacteria growth. • When cleaning the mechanical parts of the coffee system, exercise care with hands and arms around the metal edges. • Use only water with a hardness level of four grains per gallon (gpg) or less when cleaning or making drinks with your coffee system. • Do not put any part of your coffee system in a dishwasher. Many of the parts are not dishwasher safe. 32 Automatic Coffee System