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Espresso Machine and Grinder Maintenance
How do I take care of my espresso machine and grinder?
If you've recently purchased a new espresso machine or grinder, and you want them to work properly for a long time, you are going to have to take care of them. Believe it or not, proper preventative maintenance is actually the easiest part of the entire espresso making process. To start off, we will list the common tools that you will need for traditional espresso machines only. Super Automatic maintenance will be covered in a separate article. Please note that the guidelines offered in this article should always be considered supplemental to your manufacturer-issued user manual. Always follow the use and care instructions from the factory before referring to this article.ΒRequired Maintenance Supplies
- Any damp, lint-free cloth
- Group Head Cleaning Brush
- Urnex Cafiza for machines with 3-Way Solenoid
- Blank Portafilter Basket or Insert to use with Cafiza (Make sure you buy the right size)
- Urnex CleanCaf for machines without 3-Way Solenoid
- Descaling Chemical NEVER USE VINEGAR
- Properly treated water is recommended for any machine, especially Heat Exchanger boilers (See descaling section for more information)
- Urnex Grindz