How to prolong the life of a carob coffee maker: proper care and peculiarities of operation

The carob coffee maker consists of a compartment with a handle, where ground beans are placed. Hot water under pressure is fed to them through the cone. In this way the aromatic essential oils are extracted and the beverage is brewed. To ensure that the coffee always turns out delicious and the equipment serves as long as possible, it is necessary to take care of it.

Daily cleaning of the carob coffee machine

Some hygienic procedures need to be carried out for the carob coffee machine on a daily basis:

• Cleaning the streamer of the coffee maker after whipping milk. It leaves deposits on it. This can clog the nozzle and reduce the quality of the foam. To clean the streamer, steam is released. After that, it is wiped with a special cloth. This is done after each use of the streamer.
• Cleaning the working group of the coffee maker. Coffee oils left on the parts of the appliance can burn. To clean the working group, before and after the espresso is brewed, turn on the free spout. This removes coffee oils and cake particles. It is also necessary to clean the parts with a special brush.
• Complete cleaning of the coffee machine. If the equipment is used in a cafe or restaurant, after the working shift it must be completely washed. To do this, use special cleaning agents in the form of tablets, liquid or granules. They are used in accordance with the instructions.
• The cappuccinatore must be rinsed with running water after each use. If it has limescale, use special detergents.

Periodic cleaning of the carob coffee machine

It is recommended to clean the coffee machine with special products once every 2 weeks. Before this, all coffee beans, their residues are removed from it. The reservoir is wiped with a dry cloth. Then apply a special remedy and leave it for some time to affect in accordance with the instructions. Remains of the remedy are removed, the parts of the coffee machine are wiped or tapped.

In the process of boiling water in the carob coffee maker, calcium deposits are formed. It is cleaned from them two or three times a year. If the equipment is used daily, it is desirable to do it more often. There are special means for removing calcium deposits. It is poured into a horn, run through a steam tube and left to affect for 20 minutes. This process is repeated two times. Then clean water is poured into the reservoir and coffee is brewed. This liquid is poured out. After the procedure, you can prepare a drink.

Sometimes air gets into the coffee machine. This manifests itself in the fact that the machine hums or makes a non-standard sound, and water does not flow from the faucet. To perform drainage, they run a supply of hot water into the cup of the equipment. The system circuit is flushed with high-pressure water.

Regular maintenance

In order for the carob coffee machine to work properly, once every few months it is recommended to invite a certified specialist. He carries out the following works:

• adjusts the water level and pump operation;
• adjusts the steam pressure;
• cleans the internal elements of the coffee maker by disassembling it;
• replaces the o-rings in the working group.

If the carob coffee machine is used in a cafe or at home very often, once a year it is recommended to replace such elements: valve, o-rings, gaskets, expansion valve, drain pipe, portafilter baskets. Although some of these parts are expensive, it is cheaper than repairing or buying new equipment.