The Breville Barista Express Impress is a gem among coffee makers, promising rich flavors and the perfect brew. But like all machines, it, too, needs regular care. Descaling is vital to this maintenance, ensuring not just great-tasting coffee but also a long life for your coffee maker. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you descale your Breville Barista Express Impress.
Breville Barista Express Impress
Breville Espresso Machine Cleaning
1. Safety First:
Before you begin, ensure the machine is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet. Safety should always be a priority.
2. Prepare the Water Tank:
First, remove the water filter from the tank. Then, fill it with cold tap water, ensuring you don’t exceed the maximum mark.
3. Prepare the Descaling Solution:
For this, you’ll need one sachet of the Breville descaling powder. We recommend using the Breville branded descaling powder.
Dissolve this in one liter of water. Once dissolved, pour this solution into the water tank.
4. Enter the Descaling Mode:
To initiate the descaling process, press and hold the 2 CUP and POWER buttons together for about 5 seconds. This will put your machine into its descale mode.
5. Start Descaling the Coffee Component:
Press the 2 CUP button. The machine will begin the descaling process for its coffee components, which should last about 25 seconds.
6. Descaling the Steam and Hot Water Components:
Rotate the steam dial to the right to initiate the descaling of the steam component. Once done, turn it to the left to descale the hot water component. These processes will take approximately 13 seconds and 8 seconds, respectively.
7. Complete the Descaling Process:
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the water tank is devoid of the descaling solution.
8. Rinsing:
After descaling, it’s crucial to rinse the machine to ensure no residues remain. Thoroughly rinse the water tank, then refill it with fresh cold water, ensuring you don’t go beyond the maximum mark. Now, repeat steps 5 and 6. This will rinse the machine, ensuring all remnants of the descaling solution are flushed out.
9. Exit the Descaling Mode:
Once satisfied, press the POWER button. This will take your machine out of its descaling mode, making it ready for your next brew.
In conclusion, regularly descaling your Breville Barista Express Impress is an investment in delicious coffee and the longevity of your machine. Always remember to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and enjoy your brews!