Coffee Machine Safety

Coffee
machines can
be dangerous pieces of equipment when not used properly e.g. failure of the
steam system, which could cause serious injury.

First Safety Precautions

When you’re looking to purchase a new coffee machine you should
always make sure that you buy from a reputable dealer, and to follow the
equipment manufacturers instructions so you’re safe when using the appliance. Always
register your new coffee
machine with the manufacturers, this is useful because you’re easily
contactable if there is something faulty with your product and it needs to be
recalled. Ensure that your machine has UK plugs, if that isn’t the case then
don’t use a UK travel adaptor. Seek advice from the manufacturer.

Appliance fires sometimes aren’t avoidable, having
a working smoke alarm and heat detectors are important in keeping you safe by
setting the alarm off in the event of a fire.

Using the Coffee Machine Safely

The machine must only be used by responsible
adults, the appliance should be out of reach of children and stored in a
stable, heat-resistance surface. There a few more points you should take into
consideration when using your machine:

• If you
  notice a strange smell or sparking, unplug the appliance and get in touch with
  the manufacturer.
• Always
  turn the appliance off when it is not in use.

Pressure Systems Safety Regulations

There are many different pressure systems that can vary from large
boilers to steam generated machines. Businesses that use pressure systems must
follow a strict set of rules to ensure that they provide a safe workplace. When
a pressure system fails it can cause serious injuries and even has the potential
to kill. While also causing damage to the property.

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 requires that a pressure system must have
an inspection in line with the written scheme of examination.

A PSSR test will include:

• Completely
  turn off the machine
• Drain
  out the boiler and disconnect the heating element.
• The
  inspector will do a full inspection of the boiler inside and out. All of our
  engineers at Espresso Service are trained to act as inspectors for our customers.
• Once
  the inspection is complete, the engineer will reassemble the coffee machine.
• The pressure system will then
  be turned up to full volume, testing if the safety valve works correctly.
• You
  will receive a PSSR
  Test Certificate if your appliance passes the test. If your machine fails the
  test the inspector will have to re-arrange another test.

Advantages of the PSSR Inspection

• Complying with PSSR, ensuring the safety of the pressure systems.
• Giving you peace of mind that your appliance is completely safe.
• Allowing you to plan maintenance and repair programmes to spread costs.

Continuing to use your appliance with a steam boiler without a PSSR, will mean that you will be in breach of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. This could nullify a possible insurance claim concerning a possible incident on the machine.

Contact Us for Planned Maintenance Services

Get in touch with our experienced coffee machine engineers for planned maintenance on your coffee machine by phone 02039 574 961 or through our contact form.