Everybody wants to take good care of their espresso machine. But how do you do it? We'll give you the best tips and tricks so you can ensure a long life for your espresso machine. Read on to learn about brewing water, cleaning programs and general care of the kitchen's most important household appliance.
Everybody wants to take good care of their espresso machine. But how do you do it? We'll give you the best tips and tricks so you can ensure a long life for your espresso machine. Read on to learn about brewing water, cleaning programs and general care of the kitchen's most important household appliance.
Backflushing is a method we use to clean our espresso machine. It's a simple method that doesn't require much, but makes a big difference to both your coffee brewing and the lifespan of your machine. When backflushing, a blind filter is placed in the portafilter and inserted in the machine, the pump is activated and stopped again after 5-10 seconds. This process flushes the shower head and nearby pipes.
At Spinchy, we recommend you to do a single backflush, once a day, if you have used your machine. In addition, we recommend that once a week, you give the machine a backflush where you repeat the backflush protocol 5 times with cleaning powder and 5 times without. Finish by cleaning the group head with a stiff brush.
Watch the full video on how to backflush here or below:
Backflushing is a method we use to clean our espresso machine. It's a simple method that doesn't require much, but makes a big difference to both your coffee brewing and the lifespan of your machine. When backflushing, a blind filter is placed in the portafilter and inserted in the machine, the pump is activated and stopped again after 5-10 seconds. This process flushes the shower head and nearby pipes.
At Spinchy, we recommend you to do a single backflush, once a day, if you have used your machine. In addition, we recommend that once a week, you give the machine a backflush where you repeat the backflush protocol 5 times with cleaning powder and 5 times without. Finish by cleaning the group head with a stiff brush.
Watch the full video on how to backflush here or below:
An espresso consists of up to 96% water. Therefore, there is a lot of good taste to be gained by using water of a high quality. We give you the best tips to get the best water for your espresso machine.
The most important thing you can do to prevent permanent damage to your espresso machine is to use water of the best possible quality. More specifically, with as little lime as possible and preferably water with a hardness of around 50ppm.
Fortunately, this can easily be done by filtering your tap water with a Britta or BWT jug. The tap water is filtered through the filter jug 1 to 2 times to achieve the ideal hardness.
Depending on where you live and whether you already have a water softener, the amount of filtration can vary. You can also add a filter pad to the water tank of your machine. However, be aware that these pads have to lie in the water for up to 10 hours before they become active
An espresso consists of up to 96% water. Therefore, there is a lot of good taste to be gained by using water of a high quality. We give you the best tips to get the best water for your espresso machine.
The most important thing you can do to prevent permanent damage to your espresso machine is to use water of the best possible quality. More specifically, with as little lime as possible and preferably water with a hardness of around 50ppm.
Fortunately, this can easily be done by filtering your tap water with a Britta or BWT jug. The tap water is filtered through the filter jug 1 to 2 times to achieve the ideal hardness.
Depending on where you live and whether you already have a water softener, the amount of filtration can vary. You can also add a filter pad to the water tank of your machine. However, be aware that these pads have to lie in the water for up to 10 hours before they become active
Regular maintenance is recommended, and dedicating time once a month to conduct a thorough cleaning of your espresso machine is highly advisable. But how should it be approached?
Start by removing the water tank in your machine and clean it with soap and water. Stagnant water can settle over longer periods, so it is a good idea to remember to clean the water tank. For the same reason, it is a good idea to empty the tank if it is not in use for over a week.
The shower head is one of those places that needs extra attention. The shower head is the screen/filter that distributes the water onto the tamped coffee. In most cases, it can be carefully tilted off with a flat screwdriver. When it is tilted out, you can clean the group head with a damp cloth. The shower head itself is soaked in dissolved espresso cleaner and then dried with a damp cloth.
Remember to also check whether the gasket in the group head needs to be changed. The packing must be bendable. If the gasket is hard and inflexible, you need a new one. The steamer tip is easy to unscrew and place in the solution of espresso cleaner together with the shower head. Finally, clean the drip tray with soap and water to prevent bacterial growth and dirt from accumulating.
Regular maintenance is recommended, and dedicating time once a month to conduct a thorough cleaning of your espresso machine is highly advisable. But how should it be approached?
Start by removing the water tank in your machine and clean it with soap and water. Stagnant water can settle over longer periods, so it is a good idea to remember to clean the water tank. For the same reason, it is a good idea to empty the tank if it is not in use for over a week.
The shower head is one of those places that needs extra attention. The shower head is the screen/filter that distributes the water onto the tamped coffee. In most cases, it can be carefully tilted off with a flat screwdriver. When it is tilted out, you can clean the group head with a damp cloth. The shower head itself is soaked in dissolved espresso cleaner and then dried with a damp cloth.
Remember to also check whether the gasket in the group head needs to be changed. The packing must be bendable. If the gasket is hard and inflexible, you need a new one. The steamer tip is easy to unscrew and place in the solution of espresso cleaner together with the shower head. Finally, clean the drip tray with soap and water to prevent bacterial growth and dirt from accumulating.
