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Aram Espresso Maker maintenance: what the manual says

Aram’s manual lists 4 maintenance jobs for the Espresso Maker and forbids 1. Each is below with how often and the sentence it comes from.

What the manual says not to do

What to do, and how often

Job How often The manual’s sentence
Portafilter & basket soak With the after-use rinse

“The filter holder and the filter can be washed with running water and detergent, no problem.”
Group head wipe / flush Every time it is used

“To keep it clean, rinse the filter and filter holder with water and wipe the flange with a damp cloth to remove the coffee grounds.”
Shower screen clean After use (not every shot, every session)

“WITH A WET CLOTH CLEAN THE SHOWER SCREEN AND THE EDGE OF THE MACHINE”
Hot-water flush before storage Before a long idle period

“If the machine will not be used for a longer period of time, just run hot water inside it a few times to clean it.”

What the manual does not say

5 jobs with nothing stated
  • Descale
  • Drip tray empty & clean
  • Group gasket replacement
  • Professional service
  • Shower screen replacement
  • Settings the owner can change
Stated as not needed on this model
Job How often The manual’s sentence
Backflush (detergent) Not needed

“The warm water that is run through is enough to keep the inside of the machine clean.”
Backflush (water) Not needed

“The warm water that is run through is enough to keep the inside of the machine clean.”
Notes from the research
  • No seal/gasket replacement interval, descaling or service guidance.
  • Aram's own domain (aram.coffee) is not in the sources.json allowlist.

Sources

Researched on .

Published: the sentence is on the maker’s own page or in the maker’s own document.

Community: the maker’s text, hosted somewhere else, usually by a retailer.