Lime deposits that form on the inner parts of the espresso machine, in-service adversely affect the operation of the appliance, and it provokes a breakdown, which is not subject to warranty service. To avoid this, it is necessary to systematically clean the device using a special tool for cleaning coffee machines.
Most coffee machines models are equipped with built-in indicator descaling. It can be a color indicator, or a message on the display - it all depends on the specific model.
In the absence of an indicator on the instrument of the need for regular cleaning prompt various irregularities in the coffee machine. Limescale deposits and oil heating effect on fluid and feed processes, reduce the capacity of the tank and the inner block portions of the device, It is expressed as follows:
- The jet flow thins the finished coffee.
- Increases the noise level during operation of the device.
- Foam turns loose.
- finished beverage temperature decreases.
- coffee taste worsens, scale particles are observed.
Frequency of cleaning machines from scale determined by the level of water hardness in the region and every 3 weeks - 5 months. The harder the water, the more often you need to clean the coffee machine.
How to clean
A method of descaling depends directly on the model of coffee machine. If there is no function Autoclean (self-cleaning), decalcification coffee machine is made according to the general instructions:
- Disconnect the device from the network.
- Drain pan to collect the liquid, remove the frother milk, if available.
- Rinse liquid reservoir, to remove the filter (if any), fill the tank specific descaler for coffee machines.
- Topping up water in the tank to the maximum level.
- Turn on the device by pressing the button boiling.
- Select coffee mode, releasing a 1.4 solution.
- Stop feeding liquid, leave for 5 minutes.
- Reinstall the coffee mode, to release all the liquid in the pot or other container.
- The used fluid to fill the reservoir again, repeat the procedure.
- Rinse the tank with clean water fill, select any program coffee flushing device.
In some models, the cleaning mode is started by pressing a specific key combination. Before cleaning, you should carefully read these instructions.
In coffee machines with self-cleaning device decalcification is performed in accordance with the firmware. Enough to run the machine cleaning mode, fill the tank with water and cleaning agents. And follow the instructions displayed on the screen. The cleaning and rinsing program identified the most cars.
Types of industrial cleaners
Manufacturers of electrical appliances for making coffee and also produces accessories for the care for coffee machines. The operating instructions of the manufacturer strongly recommends the use of corporate funds from scale.
Means for cleaning coffee machines are available in the form of tablets, powders, and solutions.
Pills
Descaling tablets are easy to use due to its convenient dosing. Tablets from scale produces the following manufacturers:
- Bosch TCZ8002. Universal preparation which protects against scale and corrosion. Price per pack of 3 tablets is 690 rubles.
- Siemens TZ8000 Protects against limescale and corrosion. It contains malic acid. Price for 6 tablets - 1290 rubles.
- Top house. Prevent corrosion and effectively cope with scale. Price for 8 pieces - 399 rubles.
When using the tablets should begin cleaning function only after their complete dissolution.
liquids
Dekaltsinatory liquid poured into the reservoir of the coffee machine to the extent specified in the instructions. They do not emit toxic vapors, unlike powders and tablets.
Popular liquid funds:
- De Longhi DLSC500. Effectively and safely removes limescale. Cost per 500 ml, designed to use 4, 1590 rubles.
- Philips-Saeco CA6700 / 00. Effectively removes limescale and corrosion protection. A bottle of 250 ml, designed for 1 year purification is 690 rubles.
- Top House. Gently and safely removes limescale in Coffee maker. Price per 250 ml, designed to use 2, is 299 rubles.
- Professional liquid designed for removing limescale, contains in its composition, natural, completely safe for human health components: malic acid, citric acid, sodium salt, mild chemical connection.
powders
Powders have universal cleaning agents, due to its composition, they are working in a complex inside the coffee machine:
- removed limescale;
- prevent corrosion;
- clean the internal parts of the coffee oils.
Cleaning agent powder Ozone A-02 differs efficiency. Set of 3 sachets of powder costs 550 rubles.
Specialized tools, manufactured by the manufacturer are compatible with all models of coffee machines: automatic, capsule coffee machine and carob. Using third-party tools for descaling the device may damage the system pipes, which will no longer under warranty.
home remedies
Among improvised home remedies have very popular citric acid and vinegar. They should be used with caution. To prepare the working solution is important to observe the following proportions:
- citric acid - 0.5 teaspoon per liter of liquid;
- Vinegar 9% - is dissolved in water in proportions of 1: 3.
Abrasion citric acid effectively copes with calcareous complications, but does not protect against corrosion, in addition is not excluded damage fragile nozzle system when using it.
Vinegar cope with scale for a long time - more than 30 minutes. Using it for cleaning coffee machines equipped with self-cleaning function, is not efficient enough. In addition, the specific smell of vinegar disappears for a long time, that primarily affects the taste of the coffee.
To serve coffee machine for a long time to clean from scale, oil deposits, as well as prevention of corrosion should be performed by specialized tools. Their use is achieved an effective and safe treatment that does not affect the taste of coffee. The use of specialized tools recommended by the manufacturer in the operating instructions ensures the efficiency of the coffee machine.
