Video walkthrough
| Applies to: | Espresso machines |
Overview
Regular cleaning and maintenance help maintain the quality and flavor of your coffee and keep your espresso machine performing at its best.
Follow these general care and maintenance tips along with the instructions for your specific machine.
Procedure
- Purge and clean the steam wand after texturing milk
- Wipe the steam wand with a clean, damp cloth immediately after texturing milk.
- Purge the steam wand according to your machine's instructions to help clear any remaining milk from inside the wand.
- Clean the coffee pathway
- Coffee oils and residue can build up in the group head and coffee pathway over time.
- Complete the recommended cleaning cycle when prompted by your machine or at the interval specified in your instruction manual.
- Use the recommended espresso cleaning product and follow the cleaning procedure for your specific model.
- Descale when required
- Minerals from water can accumulate inside the machine over time.
- Complete the recommended descale cycle when prompted or according to the maintenance instructions for your machine.
- Use the recommended descaling solution and follow the complete descale and rinse procedure for your specific model.
- Keep the grinder clean
- If your espresso machine has a built-in grinder, periodically clean the grinder burrs and grind outlet according to your machine's instructions.
- Keeping these areas clean can help prevent coffee buildup and blockages and maintain consistent grinding performance.
Notes & Tips
- Cleaning and descaling are different maintenance processes.
- A cleaning cycle removes coffee oils and residue from the coffee pathway.
- Descaling removes mineral buildup from the machine's internal water system.
- Always follow the maintenance intervals and procedures specified for your machine.
Outcome & Next Steps
Continue regular cleaning and maintenance according to your machine's instructions and complete cleaning or descaling cycles when prompted.