How do I use this to clean my espresso machine? There are no directions on the container. I cannot understand the iconic drawings I did not state my questipn correctly. I should have asked how you decalcify with this product. I have a Gaggia Titanium automatic, so beside rinsing out the brewhead and dumping the pucks, I was concerned about descaling. No instructions about what to use in the manual, however, thanks to all for the helpful instructions. It will come in handy for my semiautomatic before I store it as a backup. How do I use this to clean my espresso machine? There are no directions on the container. I cannot understand the iconic drawings I did not state my questipn correctly. I should have... » Read More How do I use this to clean my espresso machine? There are no directions on the container. I cannot understand the iconic drawings I did not state my questipn correctly. I should have asked how you decalcify with this product. I have a Gaggia Titanium automatic, so beside rinsing out the brewhead and dumping the pucks, I was concerned about descaling. No instructions about what to use in the manual, however, thanks to all for the helpful instructions. It will come in handy for my semiautomatic before I store it as a backup. « Show Less
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I use about a tablespoon in my water reservoir. I then run it through my steam wand until all the solution is through. Then I put fresh water in and run that all the way through. It does the trick for my super automatic Saeco.
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Look on youtube; just a teaspoon in your portafilter and backflush, then flush w/clean water 2-3 times.
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Make certain espresso machine has a blow off valve. Place blank filter in handle. Pour 1 tsp in blank. Start machine, stop after 5 seconds. Continue this sequence five times. Remove handle and dispense of any remaining powder. Dump first shot of espresso.
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Look up cleaing espresso machines on YouTube. Specifically, wholelattelove has made cleaning instruction videos. Hope that helps.
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This powder cannot be used for descaling. It will destroy your machine if it goes into the boiler. You can only use this powder to clean your portafilter and filter basket if its all metal. Don't use it on any plastic or rubber. All you do is mix half a teaspoon in a bowl with water and leave the portafiter and filter basket in there for about 10 minutes. You also use this for back flashing your machine if it has a three way solenoid. There are great videos on YouTube on how to backflush the machine.
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R. Freidenberg is correct. But in order to backflush you need a "blank" portafilter basket. This will prevent water from passing through the portafilter and enable your machine to suck up the cleaning solution. Blanks can be ordered online. Make sure you get one that is the correct size for your portafilter.
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There are two cleaning processes for an espresso machine- backflushing (the 3-way solenoid valve if your machine has one) and de-scaling. Search on-line for how to clean the brand and model you own. Cafiza is for backflushing and cleaning the portafilter and baskets. It is an awesome product. But you will need a different product for de-scaling.
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It is NOT for the inside of the machine, but you can use it to clean any attachments or pod holders or metal that is oily and dirty. Boil a cup of water, add a Tb of Cafiza, put the portafilter in the hot liquid. Keep it off your hands! Immerse for a half hour, rinse. Really good stuff. Don't put it ANYWHERE that would touch water that you might later consume or inside your machine. Best of luck!
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This should help:http://www.paradiseroasters.com/news/26/Cleaning-Your-Espresso-Machine.html
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Yes it could be needing a descaling. The user manual mentions this. You can use a citric acid solution, and alternatively there's a product called Dezcal which is popular with espresso people, and works well. Don't run your pump for too long at a time, it can overheat. There's another possibility that occurs to me which may be even more likely. The basket assembly may be dirty and plugged up. Take the portafilter, basket rim, rubber ring, actual filter with holes in it, plastic disc, and plastic screw nut all apart, soak and rinse. If you suspect the plastic disc may be plugged up (that's the thingy that creates pressure before letting coffee come out), you can leave it out and see if you can pump water through the portafilter assembly without it.
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Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't trade it for anything!! Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't... » Read More Nope! Leave the collar on. Rinse the pot after all coffee is gone...just swirl with a tad of hot water, but try to keep the collar dry. Be sure to empty and rinse every night before going to bed. If you have left over coffee, put in another cup in the fridge (cover). Always take out filter after brewing. Once a week, I use a tad of dish soap and a bottle brush (like for baby bottles)which will get rid of any left over residue from the week. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, again, keeping the collar dry. Then air dry. It's really a piece of cake. I've used Chemex for over 40 years...wouldn't trade it for anything!! « Show Less
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Sorry! Perhaps googling this may be better. This is my 3rd or 4th espresso machine, so I didn't need one.
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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I had the same complaint and an email to the company got only the same non-instruction sheet that came with it which was no help at all. I am using this (and loving it) the same way as I have every other steam setter: Put water in the cup to the line. Use distilled water only. Flip the switch on the steamer to the first line. Once it starts steaming move the switch to the second line. It should start making a clicking noise. Put one roller on and leave it for 15-30 seconds. Don't leave them on too long or they get soggy and will end up making your hair wet. If the roller is too wet, try shaking out the excess water. Take the roller off and roller up your hair. Put the cover over the roller. You can hold the cover over the steamer for a few seconds but I find it makes a crimp in my hair. I have fine hair that is hard to curl so I leave the rollers in for 20-30 minutes before taking them out. You'll have to see what works for your hair. Some suggestions: Don't use tap water. It will end up ruining the steamer. Don't leave the steamer in the water. Once you are done, turn it off and take the steamer out of the water. I also turn it upside and shake out any excess water. Hope this helps.
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You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's the only way I pull shots on my machine since I got it! You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's... » Read More You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's the only way I pull shots on my machine since I got it! « Show Less
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from what I have read, if you ship them a bad part they will replace it no questions asked. I have not shipped them anything myself. Please note that I never use this thing anymore, it is just an expensive paperweight now. I now use a $100 espresso machine and by leaving the grains in and running it a few times through, it works amazingly well as an americano. I found this Technivorm Moccamaster to be a pain in the @$$. I still use it to make tea from time to time.
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The information on the bottle says, use the whole thing and give you the procedure, just follow the instructions. My coffee machine is a Gaggia which is why I purchased their formulae. I only use filtered water in my machine so calcification is minimal in the first place. This is my equivalent of an oil change, I do it just because. My machine is 5 years old and still going strong so it's worth doing the maintenance.
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Another option...I don't even use that bothersome setup. I just stick the steamer nozzle straight into my cup of milk, froth it and then stick the cup under the espresso spout and finish up. In the meantime, I take off the steamer nozzle and go rinse it and put it back on. It's just a lot faster and less of a hassle.
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Actually, if you want to keep the steam going you have to hold it. To start the steam you push the button till becomes blue..it takes a few seconds. It is not that convenient...besides that, the machine makes a great espresso...and I am Italian so picky with good coffee :)
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I have not had good experience with the refillable product. It seems that best results come when using an espresso fine grind, but not powder. Then you need to pack the capsule with your finger, otherwise the water runs through too quickly and the coffee does not brew. Then there is the mess from the process. Bottom line for me was the cost savings were not worth the work, clean-up, and diminished quality.
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I use pre ground Pete's coffee but if I did grind my own, it has to be fairly fine. Your question brings to mind two things: 1) Runny pucks means you are not using enough coffee. Be sure to fill the pod near the top and use the tamper on the end of the scoop to squeeze it in. 2) Weak, bitter coffee means you are running the machine too long. When I use the bigger pod that supposedly is for 2 espressos, I run it about 10-15 seconds which only fills a regular coffee cup about 1/3 of the way. When the stream coming out of the pod changes color from the initial caramel color, stop. By the time the stream is white, all you are getting is weak, bitter coffee. I use pre ground Pete's coffee but if I did grind my own, it has to be fairly fine. Your question brings to mind two things: 1) Runny pucks means you are not using enough coffee. Be sure to fill the pod near the top and use the tamper on the end of the scoop to squeeze it in. 2) Weak, bitter coffee means you are running the machine too long. When I use the bigger pod that supposedly is for 2 espressos, I run it about 10-15 seconds which only fills a regular coffee cup about 1/3 of the way. When the stream coming out of the pod changes color from the initial caramel color, stop. By the time... » Read More I use pre ground Pete's coffee but if I did grind my own, it has to be fairly fine. Your question brings to mind two things: 1) Runny pucks means you are not using enough coffee. Be sure to fill the pod near the top and use the tamper on the end of the scoop to squeeze it in. 2) Weak, bitter coffee means you are running the machine too long. When I use the bigger pod that supposedly is for 2 espressos, I run it about 10-15 seconds which only fills a regular coffee cup about 1/3 of the way. When the stream coming out of the pod changes color from the initial caramel color, stop. By the time the stream is white, all you are getting is weak, bitter coffee. « Show Less
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LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore... » Read More LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. « Show Less
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I put the cap, basket, and center stem through the dishwasher but let them air dry. I also scrub the basket with a combo of baking soda and water. As for the main carafe, I soak it overnight with either Ivory and warm water or baking soda and warm water, then scrub down the next day. Sometimes I run an 8-cup baking soda solution through a brew cycle, with the soda loosely scooped into the basket. I wouldn't use a drip maker commercial cleaner in it. You'll never get it sparkling - perks just stain over time, but that doesn't hurt the coffee as long as you get the oils out. Honestly, as a veteran of perk coffee, the coffee tastes better once you've broken the pot in and it no longer looks so pristine. Soda may not completely clean it but certainly won't hurt it, and will remove residue. You may want to make a throw-away batch of coffee after a soda batch, though, to clear out the soda taste. The small things you can do to improve brewing: make sure there is no residue along the top edge of the basket, and wet the basket before putting coffee in it. Both these help prevent grounds getting into the brewed coffee. I don't remember if the description says, but never immerse the carafe, since the three-prong plug connects to the base. Also, be aware of the shape the three male prongs in the base - the solder is not as good as the older pots, and eventually one prong may try to disappear into the base. It can be rescued with needlenose pliers, but this eventuality can be at least delayed by not wrenching the plug from the base or shoving it on too hard. I've learned to just leave the cord connected to the base. You can buy another cord, but if the base prongs go bad in the unit, your perk is going to go wonky and eventually need replacing.
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its just a steamer, can not make any espresso. you may take a look at other type.
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rinse it out and fill it with a mixture of 1/3 Cup white distilled vinegar and 2/3 Cup water and turn on the machine, let it heat up and run it till there are about 5-6 puffs of fog, then rinse it out and fill with just water and turn it on and let it steam about 7-8 times, let it cool, dump the water and store the machine. That's what I do and it works. I clean it before I store it every time