Krups product for cleaning the system of the cappuccino machine XS9000

What causes a coffee machine to become dirty?

There are two types of device contamination:

1. A persistent plaque of calcifications is formed when water rich in calcium ions is heated. Scale accumulates mainly on the water heater, but over time it can fall off and clog other elements of the coffee maker.
2. Coffee bean oil – During the process of grinding and brewing coffee, an oily coating is formed that cannot be removed with plain water. Plaque accumulates, which negatively affects the taste (a taste of rancid oil appears).

Even the most careful users who wipe up every drop and clean all filters after every use are faced with contamination problems. The instruction manual notes the need for preventive cleaning, the absence of which will immediately affect the operation of the coffee machine.

How often should you clean?

The frequency of cleaning work depends on several indicators:

• Machine throughput per day - if used for home purposes (3-10 servings of coffee per day), then cleaning is necessary once every 2-3 months. In catering areas, cleaning using special equipment is carried out once a week.
• The hardness of the water used - soft purified water leaves virtually no scale on the elements of the machine, while tap water contains a large amount of calcifications deposited on the walls of the heating element.
• The presence of characteristic signs of clogging of the coffee machine - the cleaning procedure is carried out as quickly as possible in order to reduce the risk of failure of the entire coffee maker system.

Expert opinion

Borodina Galina Valerievna

Some devices are equipped with sensors that remind you of the need for cleaning. If this is not the case, then you need to follow the instructions, where the manufacturer gives recommendations regarding the frequency and frequency of cleansing.

Why fight scale?

The problem of descaling a coffee machine is very acute. The presence of hard water can damage both expensive and cheaper equipment. Limescale is a difficult task, but solvable. Descaling procedures need to be carried out regularly. You should not even attempt to select water for coffee; preventive maintenance cannot be avoided anyway, since the plaque, penetrating inside the device, envelops the heating element with a nasty white layer. The result of this is unjustified energy consumption, an increase in the brewing time of the drink, and in the future – breakdown of the coffee machine.

Cleaning deposits from a coffee machine is possible without much effort at home. There are different cleaning products that can be purchased at the store. A huge variety of them can be found in liquid or tablet form. Of course, it is better to use a liquid anti-scale agent for a coffee machine, which can penetrate into the passages, but tablets are more convenient to use and store.

How to recognize the need for a procedure?

There are a number of “symptoms” that indicate a clogged machine and the need to clean it:

1. Unpleasant bitter taste in coffee.
2. Increased time for preparing a standard portion of coffee.
3. The finished drink flows out in a very thin stream.
4. The outlet temperature of the finished coffee decreases.
5. White persistent flakes and sediment appear in the drink.
6. Extraneous sounds in the device that were previously absent.

You should not ignore this behavior of the coffee machine, as it can lead to early breakdown and the need for expensive repairs.

Common means and their features

To clean the coffee machine from scale and other contaminants, special cleaning products designed for this purpose, as well as improvised substances that have similar effectiveness, can be used.

Use of special equipment

Coffee machine manufacturers usually indicate cleaning products that can be used for a particular model, along with step-by-step instructions. The most popular of them are the following.

EcoDecalk by DeLonghi

Available in liquid form, a bottle with a dispenser. The main component is citric acid. Suitable for all types of coffee machines.

The cleaning product protects heating elements from premature deterioration and gently removes plaque. It washes out well with warm water and does not cause the formation of foam.

Krups

Tablets with active ingredients are suitable for coffee machines of the same brand, but according to experts, they can be used in absolutely any coffee maker.

This product is ideal when using hard tap water. In 5-7 minutes, any plaque dissolves and is removed naturally, and the coffee machine works like new.

TOP House

German liquid for cleaning coffee machines combines all the advantages and has no disadvantages. Suitable for all models of coffee makers, carefully removes plaque and has a protective effect against corrosion. A convenient dispenser allows you to measure the required amount of product. The cost is about 300 rubles, which is very economical for any budget.

Available means

You can also descale your coffee machine using conventional means available in the kitchen. If you pay attention to the composition of expensive specialized products, almost all of them contain the main substance – citric acid.

The following products can also be used as cleaners:

Soda Ash

It is dissolved in warm water and poured into the machine, after which coffee without beans is prepared.

Regular soda

It copes well with greasy deposits from coffee and is suitable for manual cleaning of individual removable components.

Coarse salt

Abrasiveness cleans even the most complex contaminants, does not harm the metal and does not provoke the development of corrosion.

Such products can be used for preventive cleaning, and it is recommended to carry out planned activities with a special product.

Tablets for cleaning the KRUPS coffee machine from essential oils XS300010

Tablets for cleaning KRUPS coffee machines from essential oils Suitable for all models of KRUPS coffee machines and coffee makers including: EA6910PE/700, EA8005PE/70G, EA8010PE/700, EA8010PE/70A, EA8010PE/70B, EA6910PE/70A, EA6910PE/70B, EA6930PE/700 , EA6930PE/70A , EA6930PE/70B , EA8005PE/700 , EA8005PE/70A , EA8005PE/70B , EA8005PE/70C , EA8005PE/70D , EA8005PE/70E , EA8005PE/70F , EA8010PE /70C , EA8010PE/70D , EA8010PE/70E , EA8010PE/ 70F , EA8010PE/70G , EA8010PE/70H , EA8010PE/70I , EA8010PE/70J , EA801910/70E , EA801910/70F , EA801910/70G , EA801910/70H , EA801910/7 0I, EA801910/70J, EA801970/70D, EA801970/70E, EA801970/70F , EA801970/70G , EA8025PE/700 , EA8025PE/70A , EA8025PE/70B , EA8025PE/70C , EA8025PE/70D , EA8025PE/70E , EA8025PE/70F , EA802 5PE/70G , EA8025PE/70H , EA8050PE/700 , EA8050PE/ 70A , EA8050PE/70B , EA8050PE/70C , EA8050PE/70D , EA8050PE/70E , EA8050PE/70F , EA8050PE/70G , EA8050PE/70H , EA8050PE/70I , EA8050PE/70J , EA8050PE/70K , EA8080PE/700 , EA8080PE/70A , EA8080PE/70B , EA8080PE/70C , EA8080PE/70D , EA8080PE/70E , EA8080PE/70F , EA8080PE/70G , EA8080PE/70H , EA8080PE/70I , EA810570/70F , EA8105 70/70G, EA810570/70H, EA810570/70I, EA810770/ 70F, EA810770/70G, EA810770/70H, EA810770/70I, EA810870/70F, EA810870/70G, EA810870/70H, EA810870/70I, EA810B70/70F, EA810B 70/70G, EA810B70/70H, EA810B70/70I, EA815070/70F, EA815070/70G , EA815070/70H , EA815570/70F , EA815570/70G , EA815570/70H , EA815B70/70F , EA815B70/70G , EA815B70/70H , EA815E70/70F , EA815E70/70G , EA815E70/70H , EA816031/70F , EA816031/ 70G, EA816031/70H, EA816170/70F, EA816170/70G, EA816170/70H, EA816570/70F, EA816570/70G, EA816570/70H, EA816B70/70F, EA816B 70/70G, EA816B70/70H, EA8240PE/70A, EA8240PE/70B, EA8240PE/70C , EA8240PE/70D , EA8250PE/700 , EA8250PE/70A , EA8260PE/700 , EA8260PE/70A , EA8260PE/70B , EA8260PE/70C , EA8260PE/70D , EA8260PE /70E , EA8260PE/70F , EA8260PE/70G , EA8260PE/ 70H, EA8261PE/700, EA8261PE/70A, EA8261PE/70B, EA8261PE/70C, EA8261PE/70D, EA8261PE/70E, EA8261PE/70F, EA8261PE/70G, EA8261PE/70H, EA826830/70E, EA826830/70F, EA826830/70G, EA826830/70H , EA826830/70I , EA826830/70J , EA826E30/70F , EA826E30/70G , EA826E30/70H , EA826E30/70I , EA826E30/70J , EA826E30/70K , EA826E30/70L , EA8280PE/70A , EA8280PE/70B , EA8281PE/ 70A, EA8281PE/70B, EA828E30/70F, EA828E30/70G, EA828E30/70H, EA828E30/70I, EA828E30/70J, EA829810/70H, EA829810/70I, EA82981 0/70J, EA829D10/70I, EA829D10/70J, EA829E10/70H, EA829E10/70I , EA829E10/70J , EA82F010/70K , EA82F810/70J , EA82FD10/70J , EA82FE10/70J , EA8320PE/700 , EA8320PE/70A , EA8320PE/70B , EA8 34030/70B, EA842230/700, EA842230/70A, EA842230/ 70B, EA843230/700, EA843230/70A, EA843230/70B, EA850B30/700, EA844130/70A, EA844130/70B, EA844130/70C, EA844230/70A, EA8442 30/70B, EA844830/70A, EA844830/70B, EA844830/70C, EA850B30/70A , ES6805RU/70A , ES6825PN/70B , XP7200RS/50B , XP7200RS/50C , XP7200RS/70D , XP7200RS/70E , XP7200RS/70F , XP7200RS/70G , XP7200 RU/50C , XP7200RU/70D , XP7200RU/70E , XP7200RU/ XP7210RS/70F P7240RU/70D , XP7240RU/70E , XP7240RU/70F , XP7240RU/70G , XP7250RS/70F , XP7250RS/70G ,

Mechanical cleaning: sequence of actions

Before cleaning the machine, you need to remove the used coffee and the coffee grinder compartment where the beans are located. Clean the holder where ground coffee and capsules are placed in the capsule model. Additional containers containing cream, milk, and chocolate are also removed.

When the machine is ready, start working:

1. Heat the water to 35-40℃, dissolve the cleaning agent in it, according to the instructions. If you use citric acid or soda with salt, keep the proportion of 1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water.
2. Place the water container in place and connect the tubes. You need to place a deep container in the drainage area where it will come out.
3. Drain about 100-150 ml through the hot water button, then turn off the device for 20-30 minutes.
4. Turn on the machine and select several different coffee preparation modes (3-4 will be enough). The drained water should be drained.
5. Turn off the machine, disconnect the water container. Rinse it under running water. Pour in regular water that is used to make coffee. Prepare 2-3 cups of coffee without coffee. This will remove any remaining cleaning product.
6. Prepare 2-3 cups of real coffee, but do not use them for food.

If the coffee after cleaning acquires an unpleasant taste or unusual smell, the cleaning procedure should be repeated, increasing the volume of water for the final stage.
Some coffee machine models have an auto-clean function. To do this, you need to pour detergent into the indicated container and press the corresponding button. All the nuances of such work are described in the instructions. But not every model can boast a set of such additional functions. This does not mean that the car does not need cleaning.

Before carrying out this kind of manipulation, it is important to read the instructions. There are nuances specific to a particular model; failure to comply with them can result in breakdowns.

Line of care products

The most effective way to clean a Krups coffee machine - capsule or regular - is to use professional chemicals that are safe for health. They contain organic acids that act on lime deposits and dissolve them. After using them, all parts are washed with clean water.

In the line of coffee machine care products:

• powder products;

• decalcification solutions;

• universal tablets against scale and oil deposits or different ones for individual functions.

Powders and solutions can be used every month for prevention, and tablets can be used a couple of times a year to completely remove contaminants.

Folk remedies

It happens that the machine gives a signal that it is necessary to carry out decalcification, but there are no necessary products at home. Then you can use citric acid by dissolving it in water and pouring it into a container before cleaning. Citric acid is weaker in composition than the mixture of acids in professional products, so the washing procedure must be run 3 to 4 times.

Absolutely forbidden

What cleaning products do you use?

Special Handy

In order not to provoke premature breakdown of the coffee machine, it is strictly prohibited:

1. Use pure or diluted vinegar as a cleaner - acetic acid helps break down the surface protective layer of parts, which accelerates the process of metal corrosion.
2. Use dishwashing, glass, and plumbing detergents - these substances, even after thoroughly washing the device, can settle on the walls and get into the coffee, causing a negative effect on the human body.
3. Instead of water, pass Coca-Cola or other drinks like Soda through the machine - the release of carbon dioxide can lead to breakage of small parts, which will render the entire structure unusable.
4. Pour dry powders into the machine, then add water - all products are pre-dissolved in warm water, after which they are poured into a special container, from where the liquid is taken into the coffee machine.

Expert opinion

Borodina Galina Valerievna

It is recommended to thoroughly rinse all parts of the device that came into contact with the cleaner. This ensures continued safety in preparing and drinking coffee.

Why descale your coffee machine?

The composition of clean, tasty water includes certain minerals and trace elements: calcium, magnesium, ferrous, potassium, chloride compounds. When heated, they form a limescale deposit, which gets into the coffee as white flakes and makes it tasteless, and ultimately threatens corrosion of the internal elements. The surface of the scale is porous, and microorganisms and bacteria quickly begin to multiply in it.

The maximum amount of plaque is formed by calcium dissolved in an aqueous environment, so the process of descaling a coffee machine is often called decalcification.

You can determine when it’s time to descale your coffee machine by the following signs:

How to choose the right product?

To be as confident as possible in the correctness and effectiveness of cleaning the coffee machine, you must follow 3 rules when choosing a product:

1. Always use products recommended by the manufacturer, since for some models the use of uncertified products does not guarantee uninterrupted operation of the device.
2. Do not use vinegar and essence, as this can lead to complete or partial destruction of metal parts, which will lead to complete unusability of the part.
3. Be sure to read the instructions for the product and follow all recommendations.

As for the form of the cleaning product, there are no special differences between them. Tablets are more convenient to store, but they take longer to dissolve. The gel dissolves well and quickly in water, but it is in a bottle for 3-4 applications. The liquid dissolves easily in water, but contains a lower concentration of cleaning agent.

Instructions for using cleaning products

General rules.

• Choose the product that is specified in the manual for your device. Most manufacturers make products specifically for their units.
• Do not forget that most of these drugs contain harmful impurities and substances. Be careful when working.
• An example of the cleaning procedure (for Krups xp7200rs, xp7210rs, ea800, ea8005, ea8010 coffee machines).
• To begin, click the “Service” button. Make sure that the “Cleaning” and “Waste Coffee Container” indicators are flashing.
• Remove the containers for beans and waste coffee. Rinse them with running water.

• Carry out the same procedure with the tray and water tank.

• Place a convenient container to drain the liquid. Open the service cover and place the cleaning tablet into the machine. Click on the “Service” button to start the procedure.
• Drain the used liquid from the container. After completing the operation, reassemble the device in reverse order.

What happens if cleaning is not carried out?

Some coffee machine owners accidentally or intentionally forget about preventive cleaning. This is fraught with the development of such unpleasant consequences:

1. Unpleasant musty smell of coffee mixed with greasy stains.
2. Cloudy dense sediment at the bottom of the cup.
3. Adding loud sounds that were not there before.
4. The coffee machine fails without the possibility of repair.

Prevention is the key to good and long-term operation of any equipment. If you ignore the manufacturer's advice, you will have to spend a lot of money on repairs.

Useful tips

To maximize the service life of the device, you must:

1. Use only filtered bottled water, which contains minimal calcium impurities that provoke plaque formation. So cleaning can be done once every 2-3 months.
2. Change filters in a timely manner so that they do not become clogged and cause clogging of small pipes.
3. Clean using specialized products as required by the manufacturer.

Expert opinion

Borodina Galina Valerievna

It is recommended to clean the milk cappuccino maker several times a day. This allows you to remove remaining milk fat and prevent souring of the product that gets into the coffee.