Why You Should Clean and Maintain Your Automatic Coffeemaker

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Steps:

1. Remove all loose attachments such as the water tank, drip tray, and coffee beans. Open the machine using this guide.
2. Inspect the water hoses and internal components for any signs of contamination.
3. The hoses don’t always need to be replaced. Often, cleaning with a thin brush, detergent, and hot water is sufficient.
4. Remove the screw on the cover. Remove the cover.
5. Unscrew the brewing unit.
6. Carefully remove the brewing unit for inspection and cleaning.
7. Inspect the coffee hose and brew group for wear and contamination.
8. Be prepared to replace any parts that are visibly damaged or contaminated.
9. Detach the drainage valve to check for internal contamination.
10. This guide shows, how to overhaul the drainage valve.
11. Pre-clean parts before placing them in an ultrasonic bath for deep cleaning.
12. If you don’t have access to an ultrasonic bath, clean all parts thoroughly with hot water and detergent. Avoid using a dishwasher.
13. Install new or cleaned hoses and replace any worn-out seals.
14. Thorough cleaning of the interior and exterior is necessary.
15. The coffee spout tends to become contaminated with coffee grease. If you want to remove it, you have to remove the spout, which can be quite time-consuming.
16. After cleaning and replacing necessary parts, reassemble the machine.
17. Run a cleaning and descaling cycle before brewing coffee again.