Do you love the taste of a freshly brewed espresso? If so, then an important step to maintain the quality of your espresso is to have an espresso machine maintenance routine. Regular maintenance prolongs the lifespan of your machine, saves money on energy bills, eliminates unwanted bacteria, mold or mineral deposits, and ensures you have a great tasting cup of coffee or espresso.
Descaling Your Coffee & Espresso Machine
Descaling Your Coffee & Espresso Machine
One of the most important things you can do for your espresso machine is to descale it regularly. Descaling removes mineral buildup that can clog the machine and make it difficult to produce a good shot of espresso.
This buildup can occur over time due to the calcium and magnesium in tap water. Mineral buildup can clog the machine and make it difficult to produce a good shot of espresso.
To descale your machine, we recommend the EcoDecalk Descaler. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it is universal, meaning it will work on almost all De’Longhi machines. Keep your machine performing at its peak longer by descaling regularly.
Coffee Machine Water Filter
Coffee Machine Water Filter
Another important thing you can do for your espresso machine is to use a water filter. Water filters remove impurities from the water, which can improve the taste of your coffee.
Impurities in water can include chlorine, fluoride, and sediment. These impurities can make your coffee taste bitter or metallic.
We recommend the De’Longhi Coffee Maker Water Filter for best results. Not only does it keep your coffee and espresso tasting fresh, but regularly changing the filter will prolong the life of your machine
Descaling and water filters are two important things you can do to care for your espresso machine. By following these tips, you can keep your machine running smoothly and producing great coffee for years to come.
In general, you will have to descale a Delonghi every three months. A coffee machine such as the Delonghi Magnifica will indicate this by itself, very convenient. Your coffee machine has a lamp that starts to flash when you have to descale the device. This way, you always know when it is time for cleaning.
If your machine is left alone without cleaning, that residue will have a few undesirable effects on your coffee: Your coffee will begin to taste bitter. Your coffee and coffee machine will produce an acrid smell. Coffee residue can cause clogging and blockages that can render a machine unusable.
In most cases, the frequency needed will depend on the water hardness in your area, in any case we recommend descaling your pump espresso after 200 uses. Some machines can also be programmedaccording to the hardnessof the water. The "descale" lights come on after a period of use established according to water hardness.
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