How do I clean a Delonghi coffee machine?

Coffee is a very popular drink among the inhabitants of our planet. The presence of coffee machines in families has long ceased to be a rarity. And there is nothing surprising here, because what can be better than a cup of hot and invigorating drink in the morning? But lovers of cheerfulness can face problems even here. What can prevent you from enjoying coffee? Scum! Any of the household appliances requires operating conditions, which include the cleaning of the equipment from scale. Let's look at the rules of care of coffee machines and how to clean the Delonghi coffee machine.

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How to get rid of descaling?

Delonghi coffee machines are the most popular model among fans of coffee drinks. How do I clean a Delonghi coffee machine? Armed with the instructions that come with the appliance, and get acquainted with the recommendations for the cleaning procedure:

1. Pour a special agent into the tank, add a liter of warmed water from above.
2. Apply power to the appliance and turn it on.
3. Fill two cups with the solution obtained through the boiling water pipe.
4. Close the lever, which is controlled by the supply of boiling water.
5. "Cook" a lot of cups, in order to drain the entire solution.
6. Repeat the above steps, replacing hot water with a cold one.
7. After you have collected all the liquid, remove the tank and rinse it thoroughly.

Do not forget about modern household appliances that are equipped with an automatic descaling function:

1. Repeat the first paragraph of the previous instruction.
2. You need to start the machine.
3. "Pour" the two cups according to the familiar scheme.
4. We stop the hot water supply from the tap.
5. Output the remaining amount of solution, as in the previous method.
6. Differences begin at this stage. It is necessary to enable the automatic cleaning function on the machine.
7. After completion of the procedure, remove the container from the device and wash it.

Important! Approach a cleanser with a mind. Substances that are not intended for cleaning, can lead your kitchen "device" out of order.

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Tools

The manufacturer of coffee machines Delonghi also produces special means for descaling, which allows you to carry out all necessary procedures for its removal by yourself.

Decalciners

Let's start talking about special products that have high efficiency - decalcinators. For example:

• Cleaner for the Delonghi Eco Decalk coffee machine. This tool is environmentally friendly and can easily protect the "device" from pollution, without causing any harm to human health.
• There is another popular tool - SER3018.This cleaning liquid is perfect not only for coffee machines. It can be used for combating scum inside electric kettles and coffee makers. Users say that after using such drugs, the devices start to work better, while changing the taste of the drink for the better.

Important! Such products are not dangerous for the state of the environment and do not affect the taste qualities of the drink adversely, and also help prolong the life of the household appliance for a long time. With the use of special products, the taste of coffee does not deteriorate, since small particles from the scale are not getting into the drink.

There is one quivering nuance: the price of the tool leads the user to the idea that the "drug" can be recreated and at home. Let's talk about this a little.

Citric acid

The liquid for cleaning the Delonghi coffee machine is not distributed free of charge, so try to resort to a more economical method that has long been familiar to all advanced housewives.

Purely theoretically, you can dilute 20 grams of funds per liter of water and go through the paragraphs of the instruction that is at the beginning of the article. The action of such a tool is not much different from the brand and perfectly handles even the oldest scum.

But here there are problems. Among users of coffee machines there is an opinion that such a method of cleaning detrimental effects on the components of a household appliance, eroding pipes. But others say that the right concentration will get rid of the reasons for concern.

Important! Use improvised means with caution. Before carrying out this type of procedure, we recommend consulting with a specialist.

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When to get down to business?

If you started to notice such things during the operation of the device: the body leaks, water does not pass, small scale particles precipitate, you should start cleaning without delay, otherwise you can lose your household "friend".

Important! But even here progress does not stand still. Modern coffee machines are equipped with special software that will give you a hint if the water changes the stiffness. Do not ignore such signals, because these appliances look better in the kitchen than in a dump.

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Taste qualities

Now you know that cleaning the Delonghi coffee machine from scaling is not so difficult if you follow the instructions and operating tips. But let's talk about the factors that affect the taste, because even a serviceable machine can not cook the most delicious coffee.

Coffee can be made delicious, following the following tips:

• You need to choose the right coffee grade, which suits your individual preferences. Do not forget about the correct ways of storage, which any barista can share with you.
• It is necessary to determine the degree of grinding once and for all.
• Forget about the quality of water and milk used.
• Get rid of unpleasant odors in the kitchen.
• Set the operating mode of your device correctly.

That's all. Now you are sufficiently informed in order to drink only fragrant and tasty coffee in the morning. Remember that the work of the device is only in your hands, and it is not always necessary to use the paid services of specialists. A careful attitude towards technology will lead to stable and high-quality work, which is what we all want, is not it? Cheer for you and energy!