Cleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week How often should I clean … Read more
Simply fill your machine with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice per 5 cups of water Remove your machine’s filter basket and place your carafe in position. Plug your De’Longhi machine in and begin a brewing cycle. Can you use vinegar instead of descaling solution? Both vinegar and descaling solutions … Read more
Add several cups of white vinegar to the water reservoir in your Mr. Coffee® Simple Brew 5-Cup programmable coffee maker and run it like you would for a normal pot of coffee. Then, once the brew process is complete, let the cleaner or vinegar sit in the carafe where it will continue cleaning. How much … Read more
Compatible with semi-automatic and super-automatic units, the gaggia decalcifier removes calcium deposits to prolong the lifespan of your machine. The only descaler to be approved by Gaggia, this formula has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is safe for descaling your machine. Do you have to use Gaggia descaler? Descaling your Gaggia coffee machine … Read more
Both vinegar and descaling solutions work equally well when it comes to descaling Some people say that the white vinegar leaves a lingering taste, but many also tout it as the ideal method to clear away limescale. Some manufacturers, like Mr. Coffee, solely recommend white vinegar to clean their machines. Can you use vinegar as … Read more
Descaling your espresso machine with citric acid or vinegar takes a little more time but could be a safer option Simply fill your machine with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice per 5 cups of water. Remove your machine’s filter basket and place your carafe in position. Can you use … Read more
Add several cups of white vinegar to the water reservoir in your Mr. Coffee® Simple Brew 5-Cup programmable coffee maker and run it like you would for a normal pot of coffee. Then, once the brew process is complete, let the cleaner or vinegar sit in the carafe where it will continue cleaning. How do … Read more
The “cleaning disc” is just a piece of flexible rubber that fits into the portafilter and, with a cleaning tablet laid into it, the indentation in the disc lets you backflush your breville espresso machine with the Clean Me cycle. How do I descale my breville infuser with vinegar? Mix one part vinegar with one … Read more
Even though a Keurig makes coffee in a snap, it is essential to spend a few moments to regularly clean it for the best coffee ever, every day. Descaling it with a simple solution of equal parts water and white vinegar will extend the life of your favorite coffee maker and keep your coffee tasting … Read more
light flashing: the appliance must be descaled (see the section “Descaling”). Light on steadily: the appliance is performing a descaling cycle. Why is the red light flashing on my delonghi magnifica? Light flashing: the appliance must be descaled (see the section “Descaling”). Light on steadily: the appliance is performing a descaling cycle. How do you … Read more