How to maintain your coffee machine?

Your coffeeyou like tasty, rich in aromagreedy and intense? If the quality of coffee beans Selected does most of the work, to best make your coffee break, you need an essential partner: yours coffee machine !

It doesn’t matter if you have a automatic machinemanual, with filter or pod, a coffee machine well maintained, it is always the guarantee of a tasty coffee taxesbut above all, of a device that will accompany you for years. Cafés Méo offer you tips and advice for clean your machine, simply and efficiently.

Why do maintenance on your coffee machine?

THE coffee machines they are, today, much more than simple household appliances. Not only do they bring a decorative dimension to the center of the Kitchenbut they also play an important role in the quality of your favorite drink! Your success cup of coffeeIt therefore requires above all a carefully maintained machine.

Without regular cleaning, the limestoneTHE oils of coffee, residues of lait and other impurities will accumulate. These residues not only alter the authentic taste of your coffee, but also compromise its quality all your life and the performance of your machine.

Steps to maintain your cereal machine

To prevent faults machines, the obstacles and a daily taste alteration, just a few steps are enough.

Step 1: Rinse

THE rinsing it’s the first step. Before and after each use, if the machine does not plan not alone, it is essential to circulate a little waterfall clear in the system. The goal is to eliminate the coffee residues that will accumulate.

The important thing is to reduce the formation of limestone in the tank and in the water circuits. If your car has a automatic rinsingand, activate it after each preparation.

• For that? To clean the circuit and warm up the car.
• How? Preparing a coffee… But without coffeeonly with water.

Phase 2: Cleaning

Your car has several accessories which must be cleaned regularly. THE oils contained in cereals coffee can also clog important parts, such as the extraction unit.

Comment? Wash these parts by rinsing them under hot water or even placing them in the dishwasher (if the machine documentation allows it). Usage pellets specific cleaning products to deeply dissolve these deposits.

Remember to wash the water tank and the hopper grain. For this, simple neutral soap and warm water is sufficient. Finally, remember to clean the mills to prevent the ground beans from accumulating there.

Step 3: Descaling

Crucial step, especially if your water is limestone. A car climbed will lead to a decline pressure and influence the taste of the coffee. Use a product descaler adapted to your model to eliminate limescale deposits without damaging the internal parts.

• For that? The main causes of machine failure are related to limescale.
• Comment? For a natural solution, opt for white vinegar anti-limescale. To prepare your mixture, dilute 25 cl of vinegar in 75 cl of water. Then pour it into the reservoir of your car. Caution: White vinegar can be too harsh on your machine’s components or damage seals and leave an unpleasant taste if you don’t rinse thoroughly. We recommend you follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

The steps for maintaining your Barista machine

Behind all good bartenderhides a good coffee machine. There could be no successful show without a car in perfect condition. Everything must be impeccable, starting from the external appearance machine type bartenderto essential accessories such as the steam wand, including the components of the appliance.

Step 1: the bodywork

THE body it’s the first thing you notice about a car. Here, the project it’s essential, because it’s part of the bartender vibe.

Start with a sponge slightly soapy for assignmentsthen a microfibre cloth soaked in hot water to polish stainless steel and finish with a dry microfibre cloth for a perfect finish.

Phase 2: Nozzle and steam wand

THE bus and the steam wand they are essential for the preparation of milk-based drinks such as cappuccino or the latté. Milk residue sticks to the steam wand and inside the nozzle.

Unscrew the nozzle, immerse it in bath baskets and filter holders, then scrub the steam wand with a bottle brush.

Step 3: Filter holder and basket

How to clean them? For quick cleaning, use a sponge soapy, for thorough cleaning immerse the baskets and filter holdershot water (at least 70°C). Feel free to add detergent backwash for 30 minutes.

Phase 4: The group

THE group it is the heart of your Barista machine. There shower and the group’s joints are loaded with grind during the extractions.

Using a brush specific: start the extraction without filter holder, then brush the spray and the seal. Be careful, it’s hot!

How often should you clean your car?

AND interview regular is the key to a machine efficient and coffees that meet your expectations. Here are some points of reference so you don’t forget anything about the rhythms cleaning of your coffee machine:

• Rinsing: before and after each use.

• Complete cleaning: once a week, including tank and hopper.

• Descaling: every two or three months, depending on consumption and water hardness.

• Maintenance of barista parts: after each use for the nozzles and filter holders and once a month for the group.

Adopt these vouchers practices extend the all your life of your machine and offers a perfect coffee experience every time. With a clean deviceeach cup remains a true pleasure for the senses.

Now you have all the keys in your hand to become a true professional cleaning of machines with Café Meo !