Following items listed on this page:  Descaler Coffee Cleaning Liquid Stera-Sheen Green     Condenser  brush Bent Brush  Condenser Fin Comb  Stera-Sheen Red Food grade Lube E-mail inquiry to granita@rcn.com       Online Store

Cleaning supplies # DCCLBL kit        The four piece kit includes: Best Descaler  (6pack) + Coffee cleaning liquid (12-oz) + Grinder & Group head cleaning brush + Food grade lube (4-oz tube)                   4-pc.Cleaning Kit  = $22.50                                          Online store

Coffee cleaning liquid:This specially formulated coffee cleaning liquid dissolves coffee oils and helps remove coffee sediments that accumulate over a period when espresso water dries, become hard and difficult to remove. Use this cleaning liquid to clean portafilter and Brew unit. It will dissolve oils and loosen the accumulated dried coffee  sediment, for easy removal.            Online store DO NOT ADD OR MIX COFFEE CLEANING LIQUID IN THE WATER RESERVOIR. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR DESCALING. Liquid coffee cleaner 12-Oz. bottle+ Descaler 6-pack =  $15.00     Blue Coffee cleaning liquid applications 1- Cleaning coffee stains: Soak a piece of cloth & wipe coffee stains on plastic, metal, glass pots etc. For stubborn stains, soak the stains for 2 minutes and wipe.Repeat the process again if necessary.  2- Cleaning filter cups and portafilters:The simple method is to use one or two teaspoonfuls of blue  coffee cleaning liquid in the filter basket and make a blank shot of espresso to flush the coffee & oil  deposits inside the filter holder, followed by another blank shot of espresso to flush the cleaning liquid out  Hot water with blue cleaning liquid will flush the filter cup and remove oils and sediments.  For stubborn deposits in the holes of filter cup, soak the filter cup for an hour or two and make a blank shot  of espresso (without coffee) to flush the holes clean. Do Not use needles or pins to open the holes.  The holes in the filter cup are precision size to filter coffee and generate necessary pressure to regulate  the flow of espresso extract.  Saeco pressurized portafilters should not be opened from the bottom by removing the three screws, for  repairs or manual cleaning inside. The simple method to clean the filter cup & the cup holder place two teaspoonfuls of liquid cleaner in the filter cup, hook it up in the group head & make espresso without coffee.  3- To clean Saeco/Solis/ brew groups with pre-ground function: Saeco, Gaggia, Spidem and other  brands use a brew group in fully automatic machines. Such machines include Magic Deluxe, Comfort plus  Royal professional, Coffee Bar, Italia, Italia Digital, Charisma, Vspresso, Vienna superautomatica, Vienna  Deluxe, Vienna Digital, Villa, several Incanto models, Synchrony Digital, Logic, Compact & Compact  Digital, Trevi automatic, Trevi Exclusive, Trevi Digital plus, Divina & Divina Deluxe. Most of these models  have pre-ground cycle that will turn off the grinder. This function can be used with dropping two teaspoons   Cleaning liquid through the feeding shoot (instead of pre-ground coffee) and make espresso, followed by  another preground cycle without coffee to flush the cleaning liquid out. Here are the steps how to do it:  1- First press the (pre-ground) button.  2- Pour 2 to 3  teaspoonfuls of blue liquid (just the blue liquid - no coffee) through the feeding shoot directly  into the compacting chamber. In Saeco fully automatic models Magic & Royal line, use the pre-ground  coffee chute for blue liquid)  and quickly use selection for medium coffee. (Vienna & Trevi models do not  have preground option. See separate instructions below for these models)  3- Flush the blue liquid left inside the brew unit, by making one or two large espresso, without coffee.

Cleaning Brew Group in Saeco Vienna & Spidem Trevi line   1- Turn the Espresso dosing knob to 3-PM position (Large espresso position).   2- Turn the grind adjustment knob in the bean hopper two notches clockwise to increase the coarseness of grind (allows easy flow of liquid through coffee grounds). 3- Add 2 teaspoonfuls of blue liquid directly in the compacting chamber of the brew unit. Some liquid will escape from the water inlet cup. Quickly place the brew unit in position, close the door and press the espresso selection. Repeat this application twice. This process will clean the screen and pre-infusion valve located under the espresso outlet nozzle. 4- Make two final long espresso shots to flush the cleaning liquid out from the brew unit. 5- Do not forget to return the grind adjustment knob to the original grind setting. The grind adjustment knob will not return to original grind setting if the grinder is not operating. To move the grind adjustment lever, press the espresso selection. While the grinder is  working, move the lever back to its original setting. Make a second espresso to bring the fineness of grind, back to original. The first grind dispensed will be the coarse grind from the previous grind.

Best Descaler: The descaler shown here is used in our workshop with best results. Ideal for descaling water  passages in  espresso machines. It can also be used to clean white mineral deposits from parts, water tanks and other utensils. Just soak the parts in the descaling solution for 10 to 20 minutes depending on the amount of mineral deposit. (Do not leave chrome plated articles in this solution for longer than 5 minutes. It will turn the chrome surface black permanently).This Descaler is particularly good for Gaggia home espresso machines which have Aluminum boilers. Aluminum accumulates deposits of Aluminum oxide in addition to mineral deposits.           Best Descaler is available in packs of 6 pkts.               Online store  Price: $10.00.   Best Descaler  with more in each packet.   Best Descaler: Use descaler for removing Calcium deposit & sediment inside espresso machine. Use it also to clean parts and water tank showing white scale deposits of Calcium. , and even Calcium coated parts. Removes Calcium deposits efficiently and fast. Prepare enough solution using ratio of one packet for 6 cups of water. Sink the item (Brew group, water tank, parts) in the solution. Remove after 2 hours. Caution: Do not leave chrome plated items in the solution for more than 5 minutes.             Online store Item # DSC-6/2 = Two packs of 6-Pack = $16.50 Save 17%

Food grade lube       Use it to lubricate moving parts & seals  In Collapsible Tubes of 4-oz One tube of 4-Oz = $8.50 Two tubes of 4-Oz = Price: $16.50                Online store

Stera-Sheen Green  Local & Federal health  dept. approved  Efficient, Effective, non-corrosive  Sanitizer for Granita machines, Ice-cream & soft  serve machines, removable utensils.  15 x 2 oz. Pkts  $15.00  Order Online  100 x 2 oz. Pkts  $80.00  Order Online   4-lb jar  $20.00  Order Online   4 Jars per case   $75.00  Order Online Stera-Sheen Green  DIRECTIONS FOR USE  Using one 2-Oz. packet of Stera-Sheen green label in 2-gallons of water gives 100 p.p.m. available Chlorine and will efficiently act as a sanitizer against E.Coli & S.Aureus within 30 seconds.    It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner that is inconsistent with labeling  Cleaning & Sanitizing Frozen Dessert machines  Cleaning and disassembly instructions  1- take hopper cover, gasket & mix feed devices to sink for cleaning.  2- Place control switch in wash position. Drain all product into sanitized rerun container, if local Health codes permit.  3- Place 2-gallons of cool rinse water into the hopper. Brush clean hopper and inlet hole.  4- Place control switch in wash position and agitate for 2 minutes. Drain rinse water. Switch to "off" position. Repeat rinsing procedure until water is clear.  5- Dissolve one 2-Oz. packet Stera-Sheen Green label, in 2-gallons of warm water. Pour the solution in hopper. Brush clean hopper and inlet hole.  6- Place control; switch in "Wash" position to agitate for 5-minutes. Drain all solution. Switch to "Off" position.  7- Remove all freezing cylinder parts & door. Brush clean all disassembled parts in sanitizing solution & allow to air dry.  8- Repeat procedure for each additional freezing cylinders.    Assemble, sanitizing & operation instructions  1- Assemble and lubricate all disassembled parts to maunfacturer's instructions.  2- Dissolve one 2-Oz packet Stera-Sheen Green label in 2-gallons of warm water.  3- Pour 2-gallons of sanitizing solution into hopper. As solution enters the cylinder, brush clean hopper & inlet hole.  4- Turn control Switch on to agitate for 5-minutes. Drain all sanitizing solution. Switch to "Off" position.  5- Pour specified amount of fresh mix into hopper Container disposal: Completely empty packet and dispose of empty packet in a sanitary landfill.   Keep out of reach of children Precautionary statements, Warning, Statement of practical treatment are on the label of each packet or Jar.

6- Fin Comb : Bent fins of condenser coil in granita or slush machines block free flow of air. Reduced air flow causes reduced ventilation & slows the cooling of compressor and gearmotors. Comb the fins straight up & down the fins. Insert the teeth of the comb between the fins and slowly slide the comb through from bottom up or from top down.              Online store Price: $10.00 for pair

Online store     Group head & Grinder cleaning brush: This is an ideal shape with right bristles for cleaning brew head and other corners   that may be difficult to clean.        Price: $3.50

Brush for cleaning condenser coil  Brush with long bristles to clean dust and lint accumulated on the fins of condenser coil. Blocked fins reduce the air flow and ventilation through the machine. Swipe the brush from bottom to top or from top to bottom. Remove the scraped dust & lint after every swipe. Price 3-pc. kit $15.00  2-brushes sold with Fin comb tool  Online store

Stera-Sheen Red - Efficient, Effective, non corrosive Local and Federal health dept. approved Sterra Red - ideal cleaner of Oils, grease, grills, burned outs, oily tile floors. Efficient and effective cleaner 6 x 6 oz Pkts  = $  19.00  Online store

Stera-Sheen Red Label       Directions for use  To Clean fryer  1- Allow oil to cool and drain. Fill Fryer with warm water & stir-in (2) packets of Stera-Sheen Red label until dissolved.  2- Turn fryer ON & allow mixture to come to light boil for 15 minutes. 195F is the recommended cleaning temperature.  3- Reduce temperature to prevent boil over.  Note: DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED TO AVOID RISK OF BOIL OVER.  4- Turn fryer OFF. Careful drain solution and discard.  5- Brush clean and thoroughly rinse all interior surfaces with fresh water to remove any remaining soil material.  6- Thoroughly dry drain area and fry pot interior before adding new oil.    To clean Fryer baskets, Filters & Grill grates etc.  1- In a sink, mix (2) packets of Stera-Sheen Red label in HOT water to remove fried food debris and carbonized oil.  2- Soak overnight. Next morning brush clean (as necessary) and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.    To clean floors  1- Add ONE 6-Oz. packet to pail or mop bucket of hot water and dissolve thoroughly.  2- Mop as usual. If floors have heavy build up, let the solution soak before mopping.  Note: Be careful as floors may be slippery when wet.  THIS PRODUCT IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH ALL TYPES OF FRYERS, FILTERS, ROTISSERIES, POPCORN KETTLES, TILE & CONCRETE FLOORS, AND ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT REQUIRING QUICK EASY CLEANING & DEGREASING Danger: May cause burns- Harmful if swallowed.

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