Folk remedies
You can remove scale from your coffee machine using proven folk remedies. Their effectiveness has been proven by the experience of many users and experts.
Cleaning with citric acid
The method allows you to remove fresh scale from the coffee maker, which has not formed a thick layer and has not become hard. The food additive is safe for all plastic, metal and glass surfaces. To prepare the solution, you need to use 2 tbsp. l. acid diluted in 0.5 liters of water, which will allow you to obtain an effective and not overly aggressive composition.
Cleaning with citric acid removes fresh scale.
Cleaning with brine
The brine needs to be poured into the coffee machine reservoir and boiled for 25-30 minutes.
After this time, the contents will need to be shaken and waited until it cools completely. The method allows you to eliminate rust and sediment.
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Press the “Service” button and start the cleaning cycle.
1 – Cleaning cycle
The “clean” indicator light lights up continuously. The cleaning cycle is completely automatic. The pumping device will pump water intermittently. The duration of this operation is approximately 10 minutes, and after its completion the “cleaning” indicator light will start flashing again.
Empty the used water from the container and return it under the coffee dispensers.
Press the “service” button again after starting the first rinsing cycle.
2 – First flush
The “clean” indicator light will remain on continuously. The program continues to work. The first rinsing cycle is completely automatic. It allows you to rinse the device and remove any remaining cleaning agent. This first rinsing cycle lasts about 5 minutes and after it stops, the “cleaning” indicator light will flash again.
Press the “Service” button again after starting the second rinsing cycle.
3 – Second washing cycle
The “clean” indicator light will remain on continuously. The second rinsing cycle occurs fully automatically. This second cycle lasts about 5 minutes and after it stops, the “cleaning” indicator light will flash again.
Throw away the used water.
Release the drip tray and return it to its place.
Fill the water tank.
The device is now ready for
If, when you turn on the program, there is not enough water in the tank, the indicator light will warn you to “fill the tank.” Add enough water to the tank and the cleaning cycle will continue automatically. If you press the “On/Off” button during cleaning or in the event of a power failure, the cleaning program must be activated from the very beginning. This is necessary due to flushing of the water circuit. In this case, you need to use a cleaning tablet. Carry out the entire cleaning cycle to prevent intoxication. Do not put your hands under the coffee dispensers while dispensing.
Signs that cleaning is needed
The following symptoms will help you determine when it's time to service your coffee machine.
- When you operate in steam mode, white particles are released from the tubes.
- Interruptions in the operation of equipment, or complete failure.
- Formation of smudges when turning on the machine.
- The water flow deteriorates when preparing a drink. The pipes and pipes are probably clogged.
- Extraneous sounds are observed during operation.
- The corresponding indicator lights up on the device display.
Instructions for using cleaning products
- Choose the product that is specified in the manual for your device. Most manufacturers make products specifically for their units.
- Do not forget that most of these drugs contain harmful impurities and substances. Be careful when working.
- An example of the cleaning procedure (for Krups xp7200rs, xp7210rs, ea800, ea8005, ea8010 coffee machines).
- To get started, click the “Service” button. Make sure that the indicators » Cleaning » and » Waste coffee container » are flashing.
- Remove the containers for beans and waste coffee. Rinse them with running water.
Purification of essential oils
Regardless of the type and purity of the coffee, the machine will acquire a residue from the organic product if you do not clean it on time. Krups XC 3000 coffee machine cleaning tablets get rid of grease marks and prevent the re-formation of plaque. As a result, the taste characteristics of the drink are improved and the service life of the coffee machine is extended. Cleaning from plaque should be done at least 2 times a year.
Descaling
In manual mode, you can clean the removable parts of the device from deposits and fight the formation of stains by completely drying the coffee brewing unit. Stores also sell sachets of Antiscale agent. They can be used periodically in small dosages by running the automatic cleaning program of the coffee machine.
Cozy coffee
How to clean a coffee machine - how to tell if the machine is dirty
Before cleaning the device, it is necessary to determine the degree of contamination. It may not be time to clean up yet.
- Buy coffee making equipment with a built-in cleaning indicator. It will flash red and will tell you when the procedure needs to be performed.
- If such a function is not provided for your model, then take a closer look at the scale. You can notice it at the bottom of the cup after drinking coffee. Also, its presence can spoil the taste of the drink.
- An increase in the water heating time indicates the presence of a thick layer of scale in the water compartment.
- In addition to scale, particles of beans, dried milk and coffee oil residues may remain in the machine. And this is an excellent environment for bacteria that contribute to poor health.
- Do not neglect to study the instructions for the device if you are not sure about cleaning.
Types of specialized decalcification products
How to descale a coffee maker? For this, special products are used that can be purchased in many stores. They are specially designed for decalcification of coffee machines. They usually come in liquid and tablet form.
Liquid products
Liquid products are effective descaling agents. They are available in ready-made form; they can be used to remove deposits inside instrument containers. Typically the solution contains the following components:
- baking soda;
- benzotriazole;
- some types of acids - sulfamic and maleic.
It is worth considering the choice of chemical liquid for descaling depends on the specific brand of coffee maker. For example, if the process of decalcifying a coffee machine from Philips Saeco, Krups, Scarlett is being carried out, then the product must be from exactly the same company.
Liquid for Philips Saeco
Manufacturers of many liquid descaling products for coffee makers prescribe the correct use, as well as the entire process of removing deposits. They are designed for 1-2 uses.
Solution for DeLonghi
On sale you can find multi-brand liquids with universal use. Popular brands include Top House or Filtero. They contain the same active substances. For this reason, they can be safely used to descale your coffee maker at home.
In tablet form
Tablets, which are intended for cleaning appliances from scale deposits, have the same composition as liquid products. They contain the same chemical acids and additives. Usually the packaging of tablets contains the inscription “for decalcification”, which means that this product is suitable for removing scale from inside the hydraulic system of coffee makers.
Decalcification tablets
Unlike liquid cleaners, tablets contain a high concentration of active substances, so they completely remove thick crusts of lime deposits almost the first time. For complete cleansing, 1-2 tablets are enough.
Cleaning the Krups EA80 coffee machine: home methods
The coffee machine most often breaks down due to scale deposits. Therefore, for prevention, it would not hurt to run a regular solution of citric acid in a 1/3 ratio through the system. Monitor the device's signals and the status of the indicators. Most smart models assess the state of the device without the user's attention.
If you didn’t have time to buy tablets or powder, run a regular system cleaning. It will help you deal with basic problems. To help your coffee machine, buy a suitable product and take care of it regularly. This way you can save on repairs and enjoy a cup of fragrant coffee at any time.
Antiscale Krups
To care for your Krups coffee machine, it is better to use the products recommended by the Krups brand using liquid or anti-scale tablets for the Krups coffee machine.
Cleaning or decalcification of Krups equipment is carried out independently. To do this, you must use special Krups cleaning products and strictly follow the instructions. Perform operations following the instructions in the instructions and following the prompts that appear on the control panel of the Krups coffee machine.
You can carry out decalcification of coffee equipment, as well as some minor repairs yourself. However, procedures related to cleaning and lubrication of brewing devices, drainage systems, replacement of electronics and boiler gaskets, and other breakdowns must be carried out by a specialist in a specialized workshop.
If you do not have time to carry out the operation of cleaning the machine or do not have the opportunity to tinker, use the services of a ]Krups[/anchor] service technician who will efficiently and quickly carry out the necessary cleaning procedures.
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Basic rules for caring for a coffee machine
After choosing a suitable decalcinator, the problem of “how to clean a coffee machine” ceases to be so difficult.
If you want to clean the device without any problems, follow the following sequence:
- Carefully check whether there are any coffee residues in the coffee machine, throw away the used capsules and cake from the waste container.
- You need to pour about a liter of warm (not hot!) water into the reservoir.
- Add the required amount of decalcifier to the water. The instructions for the substance always indicate how much it needs to be taken to descale it.
- Then you can turn on the car.
- Next, place a deep container where the bowl is usually located, open the tap, and drain about half a glass of the resulting solution.
- Unplug the coffee machine, leave it for a short period of time and turn it on again; there is no need to close the tap yet.
You will have to do this procedure (turn it on and off) several times; using this scheme you can clean the hydraulic system.
If you want to clean the part of the device in which the drink is prepared, then you need to prepare 2-3 cups of a solution with a decalcifier, like regular coffee.
If you are the owner of a carob coffee machine, or a device in which you can brew ground coffee, then you don’t have to add ground beans. In all other cases this must be done. After finishing the cleaning process, rinse the device again with clean running water and turn on the cappuccino maker to clean it too. After the final rinse, the machine is ready for use again!
Why descale your coffee machine?
The composition of clean, tasty water includes certain minerals and trace elements: calcium, magnesium, ferrous, potassium, chloride compounds. When heated, they form a limescale deposit, which gets into the coffee as white flakes and makes it tasteless, and ultimately threatens corrosion of the internal elements. The surface of the scale is porous, and microorganisms and bacteria quickly begin to multiply in it.
The maximum amount of plaque is formed by calcium dissolved in an aqueous environment, so the process of descaling a coffee machine is often called decalcification.
You can determine when it’s time to descale your coffee machine by the following signs:
