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How to Clean a Shuttle or Satellite Coffee Machine

No matter if you’re using a shuttle or satellite coffee machine, it’ll work best when properly cleaned. Follow our guide to ensure you get your unit cleaned and ready for the breakfast rush so you can produce fresh, quality caffeine for your customers.

Steps to Clean a Shuttle or Satellite Coffee Machine

  • Step 1. Remove the brew baskets, shuttles, faucets and spray heads.
  • Step 2. Wash the brew baskets, shuttles, faucets and spray heads with warm, soapy water, then set the above parts aside to air dry on a cloth.
  • Step 3. Wipe down the exterior with a cloth and warm, soapy water.
  • Step 4. Remove any excess cleaner with a damp cloth, then dry the exterior with a clean cloth.
  • Step 5. Polish the exterior surfaces with a stainless-steel cleaner.
  • Step 6. Wipe down the screen with a dry cloth.
  • Step 7. If the shutters are left on the warmer overnight, fill them with water to avoid coffee oil burn-in.

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with your specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.