Coffee Machine Maintenance

Maintaining the cleanliness of your espresso machine is essential for optimal performance and great tasting coffee. One of the key tasks in keeping your machine in good condition is descaling. Here’s a simple guide on how to descale your machine:

1. Start by turning off the machine.
2. Fill the water tank with 1 liter of water and add 25g of Cafetto descaling powder.
3. Remove the portafilter from the group head and place a large container under the group head, steam wand, and hot water dispenser (if any).
4. Power on the machine.
5. Once the boiler reaches the optimal brewing temperature (91-96 degrees), activate the brew cycle to let the hot water flow through the brew head without the portafilter attached.
6. After half the water in the tank has flowed out, turn off the brew cycle and empty the container.
7. Move on to the steam wand. Turn it on and let the solution run through for around 30 seconds. Once complete, empty the container.
8. Next, work on the hot water dispenser. Turn it on and let the solution flow for about 30 seconds, then empty the container.
9. If you use hard water or a water softener, it’s recommended to repeat the process a second time.
10. Remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly with fresh, clean water.
11. Wait for around 20 mins, allow the descaling solution to breakdown the minerals buildup in your machine.
12. Fill up your water tank with cold water, replace it in the machine, and then flush out the descaling solution from the espresso machine by flushing the water through the brew head, steam wand, and hot water dispenser.

By following these steps, you can keep your espresso machine in good condition and ensure that you always have great tasting coffee.”