Hello,
I am in Hong Kong.
My Dualit 889, which came from the UK some years ago, is missing the tray in the bottom due to a move. I am looking for spare parts or a way to order the missing parts.
I am also interested in buying replacement crema sieves unless someone can propose a solution to this problem: I cannot figure out a way to clean away the coffee residue that has blocked almost all of the holes in the crema sieve. I've tried direct heat/flame, paint thinner, vinegar, every solvent you can think of (yes, soap & water) and the holes remain blocked.
Thank you
I have the same problem and clean the filter using a small brass bristled brush (I think it is a suede brush).It is the only thing that seems to get in the holes.I can't get it completely clear but it does seem to do the job.I also thought of getting a gas mantle cleaning prong but haven't tried it yet.It seems to be a build up of coffee that causes the problem.Spares seem to be a problem because the machine is obsolete.I'm thinking of buying another machine off e-bay to use as spares.
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It is indeed a coffee buildup that is causing this issue.
There are three solutions to this problem:
- Chemical dissolving of the gunk using commercial products available from espresso dealers
- Mechanical removal of the gunk via brush (as with this post)
- Replacement. The basket is a standard sized one and you can buy replacement baskets for handles of this size online at several vendors. Basket costs range from USD$15.00 to USD$30.00.
I ended up going to Marks
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