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Empty and clean the drip tray: Sage Barista Express Impress
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 Impress SES876 quick guide (UK, EN)
- Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or rough cloths that scratch. Source: Sage the Barista Express Impress SES876 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 Impress SES876 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.
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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