APPARTAMENTO
8.3 Cleaning the portafilter
PORTAFILTER
1. Remove the filter basket from the por-
tafilter handle using a small screwdriver
or the under-side of the blind basket
(fig._8.7).
2. Wipe the inside of the basket and por-
tafilter clean with a damp cloth.
3. If the coffee oils have built up, soak the
metal end of the portafilter and basket
in the same detergent solution as the
brass shower foil described above.
4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and reassemble.
fig_8.7
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8.4 Cleaning the water
tank
Periodically remove and clean the water
tank with warm soapy water.
To remove the tank, lift the cover (1 -
fig._8.8) and extract the tank (2) using the
handle: perform an upward movement.
When reinserting the tank, be sure to firmly
press down so that the bottom tank tap is
fully engaged.
Use fresh, filtered water to fill the tank.
Do not use distilled water (see par. 3.6
page 51).
fig_8.8