Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures, Steam EP

Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures, Steam EP

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Schedule

Steam EP

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 screw. Soak in warm water, wipe clean. **

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

  3. Insert portafilter into grouphead

  4. Rotate encoder knob to 'full clean', click encoder knob and selected all groups

  5. Click encoder knob to engage cleaning cycle

  6. Reinstall group screen and screw

* 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.


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


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: Evaluate or rebuild steam wand
Steam wand assembly



Annual PM = 2 hours

12 Month PM:

Step 1: Drain machine
Step 2: Replace level probe and anti-suction valve
Level Probe & Anti-Suction Valve


Step 3: Replace expansion valve
Expansion valve


Step 4: Rebuild Steam Wand Assembly





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