V3 Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance

Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance (PM): What is preventative maintenance and how does it differ from changing major parts?

Similar to changing the oil in your car, PM is routine maintenance to ensure the that the machine is operating properly. These updates are replacing small parts (mainly gaskets) that will, over time and use, start to degrade. Major parts, covered under the 15 month warranty, are expected to work with minimal PM needed. PM’s are commonplace in all espresso machines and will increase the longevity of your machine.

Daily Cleaning*

1. Remove group screen and soak in warm water, wipe clean. **
   

2. Put 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) espresso cleaner into blind portafilter***
   

3. Insert portafilter into grouphead and activate brew cycle for 20 seconds. Let the group sit idle for 20 seconds.
   

4. Activate the brew cycle for 5 seconds then deactivate of 5 seconds. Repeat this step 5 times.
   

5. Deactivate the brew cycle, remove the portafilter and activate the brew cycle To flush the group head for 30 seconds
   

6. With no cleaner in the blank portafilter, repeat step 3 and 4.  
   

7. Replace group screen

* Cleaning the machine everyday will decrease the likelihood of issues and insures your coffee quality will remain high. Who could ask for more?

** Evaluate the screen for any dents, blemishes or flaking.

*** Using more than the recommended amount of cleaner can cause issues to the machine.

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Schedule

V3

Daily:

• Remove & Clean Group Head Screens

• Backflush Group Heads

• Follow with a clean water backflush only using water.

• Soak Portafilter Baskets

Quarterly PM = 1 hours or less.

Every 3 Month PM:

Step 1: Change gasket for group head

Gasket for Group head

Step 2: Evaluate Nano coated shower screens

Nano coated shower screen

Step 3: Lubricate steam/hot water actuator

Bi-Annual PM = 1-2 hours

6 Month PM:

Step 1: Drain Machine

Step 2: Change gasket for group head

Gasket for Group head

Step 3: Evaluate Nano coated shower screens

Nano coated shower screen

Step 4: Lubricate steam/hot water actuator

Step 5: Evaluate or rebuild steam valves

Steam Valve Rebuild

Step 6: Evaluate or rebuild steam wand

Steam Wand Rebuild

Annual PM = 2 hours

12 Month PM:

Step 1: Drain machine

Step 2: Group actuator rebuild

Group Actuator Rebuild

Step 3: Lubricate steam/hot water actuator

Step 4: Replace level probe and anti-suction valve

Level Probe & Anti-Suction Valve

Step 5: Replace expansion valve (if V3)

Expansion Valve

Step 6: Rebuild Steam Valve and Steam Wand

Steam Wand Rebuild

Steam ValveRebuild

Step 7: Replace Pressure Relief Valve (24 month maintenance)

PRV

Step 8: Replace Nano Coated Shower Screen

Replace discharge tubing (24 month maintenance)

Discharge Tubing

* The timing for preventative maintenance will vary depending on usage and water quality. To read more about water quality, consult your single group user guide, page 6-7.

** Draining steam and brew tank is recommended at least once a year. This decreases the chance of calcification on the machine