Philips PSA3218/01 - Cleaning the portafilter, filter basket and brewing head; Cleaning the portafilter and filter basket after each use

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See the table below for details about when and how to clean all the removable parts of the coffee
machine.
Part When to clean How to clean
Portafilter, filter basket
and brewing head
After each use. Thoroughly rinse the inside and
outside of the portafilter and filter
basket (see 'Cleaning the portafilter,
filter basket and brewing head').
Filter basket When the holes in the filter
basket are clogged.
Use the thin end of the cleaning pin to
clear residue from the holes (see
'Cleaning the portafilter or filter basket
when clogged').
Steam wand After each use. Wipe the steam wand with a damp
cloth and purge (see 'Cleaning the
steam wand after each use').
Steam wand When clogged. Use the thick end of the cleaning pin to
clear residue from the holes on the end
of the hot water/steam wand (see
'Cleaning the steam wand when
clogged').
Coffee machine surface Every week. Clean the coffee stains and coffee
residue on the front of the coffee
machine every week with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive materials
like steel wool or scouring pads, as this
may result in peeling of paint.
Grinder and ground
coffee outlet
Every two weeks. Use the cleaning brush to clean the
grinder and ground coffee outlet (see
'Cleaning the grinder and ground
coffee outlet').
Drip tray Empty the drip tray every day
or when the red "drip tray full"
indicator pops up.Clean the
drip tray every week.
Remove the drip tray, add a small
amount of detergent, and rinse it
under the tap.You can also clean it in a
dishwasher.
Water tank Every week. Rinse the water tank under tap every
week.
Cleaning the portafilter, filter basket and brewing head
Cleaning the portafilter and filter basket after each use
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Press the Espresso button to thoroughly rinse the inside and outside of the brewing head,
portafilter and filter basket with hot water. This will remove all the residue and coffee grease.
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You can rinse the portafilter and filter basket under tap to thoroughly clean their insides and
outsides.
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Dry the filter baskets and the portafilter before placing them back.