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Empty and clean the drip tray: Sage Barista Express
Before you start
- Tools
- soft cloth
- Supplies
- gentle dish washing liquid (in warm water)
Warnings
- Hand wash only: no part or accessory goes in the dishwasher. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
- Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or rough cloths that scratch. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
The machine tells you when
This machine keeps count itself and tells you when this job is due, so follow the machine rather than a calendar.
- What you see
- EMPTY ME! float indicator rises through the drip tray grid
- Shown as
- A mechanical indicator
- What it counts
- A level
Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
Steps
- Slide out the drip tray and empty it.
From the manual: “The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular intervals”
- Take the grid off the tray.
From the manual: “Remove the grid from the drip tray.”
- Lift out the coffee grind separator and throw away the grounds in it.
From the manual: “Lift the coffee grind separator and dispose of any coffee grounds.”
- If you like, unclip the EMPTY ME! indicator by pulling it upwards off its side latches.
From the manual: “The EMPTY ME! indicator can also be removed from the drip tray by pulling upwards to release the side latches.”
- Wash every part by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth.
From the manual: “Wash all parts in warm soapy water with a soft cloth.”
- Rinse the parts and dry them fully before refitting.
From the manual: “Rinse and dry thoroughly.”
- Take out the storage tray behind the drip tray and wipe it with a soft damp cloth.
From the manual: “The storage tray (located behind the drip tray) can be removed and cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.”
Sources
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