Coffee makers get gross fast: oils, mineral deposits, mold. Clean monthly for best-tasting coffee.
1. Wash Removable Parts: Carafe, filter basket, lid in hot soapy water. Rinse well.
2. Run Vinegar Cycle: Fill reservoir with 50/50 vinegar and water. Run full brew cycle. Let sit in carafe 15-30 min.
3. Rinse Cycles: Run 2-3 full brew cycles with fresh water only. Discard each time.
4. Wipe Exterior: Clean exterior and warming plate with damp cloth.
Daily: Backflush with water, wipe group head, purge steam wand, empty drip tray.
Weekly: Backflush with cleaning powder, soak portafilter in cleaner, descale steam wand.
Monthly: Deep descale with descaling solution (see next guide).
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