It sounds like a laborious task: cleaning the fully automatic coffee machine.
But avoiding it only hurts.
Read here what needs to be considered.
Cleaning household appliances is generally not a lot of fun.
But it is necessary to have something from the device for a long time.
And also to always get the best performance out of it.
For a fully automatic coffee machine, this means always serving the perfect coffee taste.
This is only possible with the right care.
We reveal how you can clean and descale the coffee machine *.
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Fully automatic coffee machine: clean the container regularly
In order to prevent fungi, bacteria and other germs, it is absolutely important to clean the coffee machine regularly.
These containers should not be forgotten:
Cleaning the brew group
:
The most important component of your fully automatic coffee machine should be rinsed out with lukewarm water at least once a week.
You are welcome to add a little washing-up liquid if the brew group is stubbornly dirty.
At least that is the case if the brew group can be removed from the machine.
If this is not the case, you can use the cleaning program of the fully automatic machine.
If necessary, this program can even be used daily.
There are special cleaning tabs for the fully automatic coffee machine for more thorough cleaning.
Cleaning the bean container
: Before you refill new beans, it is worth taking a look inside the bean container.
This should be wiped out every now and then with a dry cloth.
Why?
Because the beans give off oils and fats that settle in the container.
Cleaning the milk frother
: This component should always be cleaned after each use - after all, milk is highly perishable.
Incidentally, the suction blow of the frother can be cleaned with lukewarm water.
Fill the container with it and operate the device.
Pulp container
: Whether the drip tray or container for the coffee grounds, both should be cleaned daily.
Because this is where the germs are most likely to spread.
So dispose of the coffee grounds and rinse both containers with warm water.
Cleaning the water tank
: The water tank should also be cleaned daily to avoid the formation of germs.
Change the water daily.
It is best to use filtered water if there is an extreme amount of limescale, so the machine does not scale up as quickly.
For a perfect coffee taste, it is worth adding fresh water to the fully automatic coffee machine every day.
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Descale the coffee machine - this is how you proceed
Descaling is just as important as cleaning the containers. If the water in your area is particularly hard, the machine should be descaled at least once a month. Otherwise it is enough quarterly. You can use
special tabs
for optimal cleaning
. Often they are offered by the manufacturer. However, alternatives can usually be found on the Internet. It is advisable
to let
the coffee machine
cool down
before starting the descaling program. After the machine has run through, the containers should be rinsed again. This removes all limestone residues.
(swa)
* Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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Is clean enough or does it have to be clean?
Is clean enough or does it have to be clean?
