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Run the cleaning cycle: Sage Dual Boiler

Before you start

Time
About 6 minutes (machine cycle only: a 370-second countdown)
Tools
1 CUP filter basket, cleaning disc (supplied)
Supplies
espresso machine cleaning tablet (1 tablet per cycle)

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
'CLEAN ME!' on the LCD at start-up
Shown as
A message on the display
What it counts
Shots
Comes on after
200 shots

Source: Sage the Dual Boiler BES920 instruction booklet (UK, EN)

Steps

  1. Put the supplied cleaning disc and then one cleaning tablet into the 1 CUP basket.

    From the manual: “Insert the supplied cleaning disc, followed by 1 cleaning tablet into the 1 CUP filter basket.”

  2. Lock the portafilter into the group head.

    From the manual: “Insert the portafilter and lock into group head.”

  3. Fill the water tank with cold tap water.

    From the manual: “Ensure the water tank is filled with cold tap water.”

  4. Empty the drip tray and slide it back in.

    From the manual: “Ensure the drip tray is empty & inserted.”

  5. Press MENU repeatedly until the CLEAN CYCLE icon flashes and PUSH shows on the LCD.

    From the manual: “Press MENU button until CLEAN CYCLE icon flashes and PUSH is displayed on the LCD screen.”

  6. Press the lit MANUAL button to start; the LCD counts down from 370 seconds.

    From the manual: “To start the Clean Cycle press the illuminated MANUAL button.”

  7. When it finishes, take out the portafilter and check the tablet has fully dissolved.

    From the manual: “remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved.”

  8. If any tablet is left, run the cycle again without adding a new tablet. Optional

    From the manual: “If the tablet has not dissolved, repeat the steps above, without inserting a new tablet.”

  9. Rinse the filter basket and portafilter well before brewing.

    From the manual: “Rinse the filter basket and portafilter thoroughly before use.”

Sources

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