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inopethflames
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Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013, 2:08pm Subject: Question on Brew Group Cleaning - Help!!

I just took out & cleaned the brew group on my saeco vienna plus for the first time, and i noticed on the bottom of it and a little on the lower sides there was some sticky gel, is that somehow from the coffee or is that just like a gel that is put in from the maker to help with lubrication or something. should i try cleaning it all off? or just leave it because it helps the machine work right. thanks!!

kboom1
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Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013, 5:07pm Subject: Re: Question on Brew Group Cleaning - Help!!

you want to keep it greased. if you dont your brew group will fail more often. Take note where they have the lube and relube every other week/ month, ect. you can purchase food grade lube at some hardware stores,repair places, online ,ect. I got mine from parts guru and a tube will last quite a while. (Click for larger image)

inopethflames
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Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013, 5:36pm Subject: Re: Question on Brew Group Cleaning - Help!!

Ok thanks for the info, I'll have to check it out more carefully next time I clean it. Brew groups are supposed to be cleaned like once a week right. Is that true if I use it about twice a day?

kboom1
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Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013, 6:21pm Subject: Re: Question on Brew Group Cleaning - Help!!

with most superautos the grinds are not too precise on their aim. I would do it atleast once a week.

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