Unit Award Scheme

71516 CAFE COUNTER: CLEANING AN ESPRESSO MACHINE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	fill appropriate jugs with a correct amount of cleaning solution for the steam wand	Summary sheet
2	place the steam wand/s in a jug and turn on	Summary sheet
3	switch off the steam and leave the wands to soak for approximately 10 minutes	Summary sheet
4	purge the group heads and, using a brush, scrub the group head filter and edges	Summary sheet
5	replace the portafilter basket with a blank	Summary sheet
6	fill the blank carefully with two teaspoons of prescribed cleaning powder	Summary sheet
7	attach the portafilter to the group head and turn the water on for 10 to 15 seconds	Summary sheet
8	switch off the water and let the portafilter sit for 20 seconds	Summary sheet
9	detach the portafilter carefully and rinse the blank, reattach and repeat outcomes 7-9 until the water is clean	Summary sheet
10	empty the jugs and purge the steam wands, refill jugs with cold water and repeat outcomes 2 and 3 twice	Summary sheet
11	take out the drip tray, once the group heads and steam wands are clean, empty it into a sink spray it down, wipe it dry and replace it in the machine	Summary sheet
12	point out and discuss three health and safety issues and the risks involved with chemicals related to the use of an espresso machine.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 January 2015Level - Level Two