The machine (M) has a filling pipe (R) with filling pipe end (1). A removal unit (E) removes withdrawing filling material during filling operation interruption at the filling pipe end. The removal unit is provided with a separator (T). Relative movement (5) is generated between the filling pipe end and the separator. The separator comprises a filling material bonding area (H) to which removed filling material is transferred and adhered by the filling pipe end. A cleaning apparatus (V) cleans the bonding area by the filling material (G).
