Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
better up the soaking and cleaning then....
or try to atleast.
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Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
Used to do this weekly with the Mokita and never experienced any build-up what-so-ever.... I think three weekly is a bit long between drinks there KoNG,Originally posted by KoNG link=1170549328/0#4 date=1170636775i usually soak in espresso clean every 3 weeks or so and rinse the GH in hot water after every shot,
Cheers mate,
Mal.
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Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
thanx peoples,
i wasnt keen to remove it (javaB i have silvia....)
but espresso clean definately wasnt getting this stuff out
i usually soak in espresso clean every 3 weeks or so
and rinse the GH in hot water after every shot, but this stuff was really thick and stuck in the dimple
i was actualy noticing that my shot were pouring to the left spout more than the right, which made me think there must be a hole dimple in there.
as fatboy suggested the cottonbud was the best solution after the soak in espresso clean. it was still a nightmare.
ill be keeping a closer eye on the build up.
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Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
I have a small brush from Coffee Parts that I bought to clean the steam wand.
It fits nicely through the double spout holes and helps remove any stubborn gunk loosened by the cleaning solution.
http://www.coffeeparts.com/accessories/brushes.html
Mine is the red one at the bottom of the page.
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Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
If you have a sturdy vice/clamp and are happy to do a little fiddling (perhaps) when you screw it back on, you can try taking the spout off (presuming the PF is actually of that kind of design).
However, I have so far found it just as effective to soak the PF in a solution of espresso cleaner and water for about 10-20 minutes and then give the bits a bit of a scrub and rinse.
To get into the spout area, we have a dishbrush originally designed for baby bottles and teats. There is a very small brush on one end for the teats and this fits into the spout area.
Another option which I have used in the past is a cotton bud (the long ones that people always stick in their ears against doctors wishes).
Hope that helps.
Brett.
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Re: Removing/Cleaning GH spout
KoNG,
Yep, you want to get that gunk out.... but I dont know about removing/replacing the spout....
The best method to clean all the PF, baskets etc is to soak them in a solution of espresso cleaning agent (the stuff used for back flushing)
If you dont / cant backflush your machine you should take off the showerscreen and soak it in that solution as well....
Espresso cleaner will restore all the bits to shiny new condition.
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Removing/Cleaning GH spout
Mornin.
just cleaning my machine now and i noticed alot of thick sticky coffee oil stuck in the little dimple of the spout (before the coffee is then seperated into 2 shots). Should i be removing the spout so i can clean this gunk out..?
im sure i read a previous thread some time back that if you did remove the spout it was very hard to get it back to position.
so far i have benn able to scrape a little out with a paper clip.
thoughts.?
Cheers
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