Cleaning Brew Gauge Tube, V3, Single Group

Cleaning Brew Gauge Tube, V3, Single Group

Cleaning Brew Gauge Tube 

Tools Needed: 3/8 wrench 
                          #2 Phillips screw driver 

Time: 10-15 minutes 

Turn off the machine and shut off water from the power source 
Remove the cup tray and set aside 
Remove the front panel by unscrewing the 4 screws (two under the cup tray and two in the front) 
Locate the two ball valves (hexagonal shaped silver pieces with black tabs)  
The back ball valve is dedicated to the steam tank 
The front ball valve is dedicated to the brew tank 
With a wrench (or with your hands if the machine is room temperature) open the  front ball valve by moving the black tabs parallel to the hexagonal body
Locate the brew gauge and follow the copper tubing to the neck of the tank
With a 3/8 fitted wrench, unscrew the compression fitting on either end of the brew gauge tube. There might be some water that spills out, this is normal.  
identify any scale around the tube and clean out as best as possible with a brush or pipe cleaner
When reinstalling, make sure to tighten the compression fitting back to the neck of the grouphead 
The compression fitting should be put on hand tight then a quarter turn with a wrench 
Close the ball valve, turn on water, then turn on power to machine 
Verify there are no leaks around the brew tube 

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