Cleaning Your Espresso/Cappuccino Maker; Suggested Cleaning Interval - Oster OEMP50 Manual De Instrucciones

6. You are now ready to make cappuccino. REMEMBER: It is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed
milk and 1/3 frothed milk. Pour the espresso into a cup, which has the capacity of at
least 150 ml (5 ounces). Then add the steamed milk to the espresso and spoon on the
frothed milk.
7. Follow the instructions on Page 4 under section marked "CAUTION" to flush out any
residual milk from the frothing tube. It is important to properly clean your frothing tube
and wash its cap after each use to ensure it continues to work properly.
(See Step 2 below)
8. Unplug the power cord and allow the machine to cool.

ClEANING YOUR ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER

1. Turn the side knob to the off position " ", switch the red button on the side to the off
position "O" and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. The frothing tube may still be hot. Do not touch it with your hands until it has cooled.
Remove and wash the frothing tube cap and wipe frothing tube with a damp cloth.
Using the wrench built into the measuring spoon, unscrew the tip of the frothing tube
and clean the valve with a needle or toothpick.
3. The water reservoir, filters, drip tray and drip grid can be washed with
soapy water or placed in the top rack of your dishwasher (avoid washing the brew
basket in your dishwasher). CAUTION: Do not immerse appliance in water.
4. Discard the remaining water by removing the reservoir and turning it upside down over
the sink. It is recommended to empty the water reservoir between uses.
Do not immerse appliance in water.
5. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as
they will scratch the finish.
6. Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely affect the seal
between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.
DELIMING
Mineral deposits built-up in the Espresso Maker will affect the operation of the appliance.
Your Espresso Maker must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time
required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming. Also, you may notice a
build-up of white deposits on the surface of the brew head.
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used. The following
table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
Type of Water
Soft Water (Filtered Water)
Hard Water (Tap Water)

SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL

Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles