Weekly soak

Soak the shower screen

From the manual's cleaning list.

1. Switch off and let the group cool.
2. Undo the centre screw with a flat screwdriver and catch the screen.
3. Soak the screen and screw in detergent solution, made up as the pack says.
4. Rinse them in fresh water.
5. Refit the screen and tighten the screw gently.

La Marzocco's tech tips: tighten it gently; it would rather the screw be a bit loose than stuck.

Wash the tank and the drain box

The manual's weekly table and La Marzocco's reservoir guide.

1. Pull off the drain box and empty it.
2. Slide the tank forward, unclip the clear intake hose (the "water draft") and pull the tank out.
3. Wash the tank and the drain box by hand: no dishwasher and no harsh cleaners.
4. Wipe the drain grate; the manual does this daily.
5. Refit the hose, slide the tank back onto its contacts and seat the drain box.

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