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Equipment Safety

4.16

Descaling the filter coffee machine

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM:

After extended use the filter coffee machine will build up lime scale in the boiler. This will extend the brew time of your machine, reduce the quality of the coffee you are serving, and can lead to overheating which will damage the machine. To ensure this doesn’t happen the machine should be descaled on a regular basis using the company nominated descaler.  Always descale the machine when it is cold

 Mix the de-scaler following the dilution rates where required  Pour the solution into the machine as if brewing a pot of coffee  Ensure there is no coffee filters in the pan

 Place an empty jug on the hot plate under the filter pan  Turn the machine on and wait for the jug to fill halfway  Turn the machine off  Leave for 10 minutes so the solution can work on all parts of the machine  Empty the half jug and return to the hot plate  Turn the machine back on and wait for the other half to run through  Empty the jug once all the solution has run through and wash the jug and filter pan  Run at least 4 jugs of clean water through the machine  Wipe down the machine with a clean cloth and sanitiser- leave for one minute then polich with paper roll.

Do not leave the machine unattended whilst cleaning, ensure all team members are aware cleaning is in progress. Use a label if necessary.

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What must you use to clean and descale the coffee machine? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Clean – Company approved sanitiser, clean green cloth  Descale – Company approved de-scaler ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to run cold clean water through the machine?

CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  To ensure no chemicals remain

Conclude the training exercise by allowing the trainees to practice cleaning the coffee machine

Manager to record the training

Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Safety 4.16