Posted by Bruce Lippold on June 23, 19100 at 09:22:06:
In Reply to: Re: I'll answer my own question...Betty Crocker BC1724 Espresso Maker posted by Connie L on January 27, 19100 at 18:16:11:
I have the instructions for this coffed maker and could photo copy (or scan) them for you (there are not too many pages). My problem is that I am missing the small metal filter basket! Does anyone know who to contact to get one of these little filters? The machine is absolutley "worthless" without this piece!
: Does anyone have the instructions to the BC1724 I got one for christmas and lost the instructions how to use it.
: Thanks
: : : Anyone know how to get the steam tube off the Betty Crocker Espresso/Capuccino maker (BC-1724)? Either it's clogged, or the valve is screwed...i'd like to try the easy route first.
: : : Thanks
: : : Robert F.
: : READ THROUGH COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING THIS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
: : OK...I took it apart and figured it out myself. Don't try this yourself unless you know how to work on small appliances...and make sure you unplug it first! Turn the machine upside down. If you remove the rubber feet, there are 5 screws that hold the plastic bottom cover on. You then have access to the interior of the device. There are three screws that hold the top plastic cover on, and you have to gently pry off the switch/valve knob first. Flip the maker back upright and remove the top plastic cover. The steam tube is held onto the steam generator with two screws...the bottom one is a little hard to reach, and be careful because they are very soft metal and strip easily. Once those are removed, the steam tube pulls right off. Make sure you don't lose the silicone rubber O-ring. The knob on the end of the tube (the part you stick in your drink) is pressed on...you can use a pair of pliers to work it off. Now you can clean the steam tube with a pipecleaner or whatnot, and the little knob's steam holes with a sewing needle. Here's the catch (I hope you didn't take everything apart first....) Now it becomes apparent that you don't really have to remove everything when it gets clogged...you might be able to just carefully work off that knob if it gets clogged, just make sure you don't put a lot of pressure on the steam tube.