When you are using a coffee machine regularly with hard water, as a result, minerals can build up inside the components. It can reduce the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and machine life. For a good taste of your coffee , we recommend you to descale your barista express machine
Breville espresso machine takes approximately 25 seconds to process a descale cycle
Here you learn step-by-step for coffee maker Descaling
- When the CLEAN / DESCALE light is steady on. It is time to descale your espresso maker
NOTE: Ensure that the power cord, power plug, or appliance is not immersed in water or any liquid. The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied when you start a cleaning cycle. - Ensure tank is empty and drip tray also when you remove the water filter
- Dissolve one Breville Descaling powder sachet ( recommended by Breville) into 34 fl. oz (1L) of water then fill the plain water in a tank.
- 3. Press and hold the 2-CUP button and then press and hold the POWER button to start descaling and simultaneously enter to the Descale mode. Descaling begins by heating the unit, and the POWER button will continuously flash throughout the process. Breville machine will indicate it is ready for descaling. When the POWER button, 1 CUP button, CLEAN/DESCALE indicator and HOT WATER/ STEAM indicator are all illuminated by steady on position
Descaling the coffee component
- Press the 1-CUP button to start the descaling for the coffee component of the machine.
Descaling coffee components takes approximately 25 seconds to complete the process.
The 1 CUP button should flash continuously and it remain constant once the descaling process has finished. To terminate the descaling within 25 seconds, press the 1 CUP button again.
Descale the Steam and hot water components - You need approximately 13 seconds to descale steam and 8 seconds to descale hot water. Descaling can be stopped by turning the steam dial to the STANDBY position.
- By turning the steam dial RIGHT towards the icon, describe the Steam component.
- The steam dial should be turned to the LEFT towards the icon to descale the hot water component.
Repeat processes to complete descaling - The above procedures need to be repeated once more to achieve complete descaling. About half (17 fl. oz. / 0.5L) of the descale solution should be left in the water tank after the above procedures.
Complete the descaling process by effectively removing the solution in the tank and repeat these steps 4 to 6 times.
Descaling Solution Rinse
- After descale your machine, remove the water tank and rinse cycle thoroughly then refill with cold and fresh water to the maximum level (68 fl. oz / 2L) . To further clean the machine from all mineral deposits of the cleaning solution. Repeat these 4-6 steps thoroughly
- Press ‘POWER’ button to quit the descaling process. It will be indicated by the LED lights switching off.
The machine is ready to work again
Note: If no action is taken, machine automatically turns off after five minutes. Please return to step 3 when you want to resume descaling again.
How to Descale Breville Barista Express With Vinegar or Citric Acid
All the steps we discussed above are the same. You just need to put vinegar or citric acid into the water before putting it in a water reservoir. To remove mineral buildup Breville does not allow to use of lemon, citric acid, or other White vinegar solution.
NOTE : Be aware though as especially white vinegar is not recommended by the Breville brand. For better performance, we recommend using a Breville coffee maker recommended descaler.
How Often & When to Descale Breville Barista Express
Generally, machines require cleaning every 2 to 3 months or “clean me light ” illuminating on machine . It also depends on how much hard water you use and how often you make coffee. Moreover, The deposits can affect the taste. If you feel a bad taste or find impurities inside the coffee machine . you should descale breville coffee maker immediately
How to Reset Descale Light on Breville Barista Express
To reset the machine to the default 1 CUP and 2 CUP shot volumes, press and hold the PROGRAM button until the machine beeps 3 times. Then release the PROGRAM button.
The machine will return to its original default volume settings and default espresso water temperature
Breville Barista Express Not Entering Descale Mode
If you need to descale Breville espresso , following steps can help you to resolve issue.
Turn Off the Steam Knob Switched
Sometime espresso machine prevents you to perform a descaling process. This is because the water sources have a single way towards the steam and the group head. The machine will not allow to start the descaling process when the steam wand is in use. You can simply activate the descaling mode by switching off the steam knob.
Insufficient Water in Tank
When you want to activate the descale your Breville mode fills water tank to the max line. The machine’s descale mode may not start if the tank is not full of water. To solve this issue check the water tank and Fill it with clean water to the maximum level
The Machine is an Old Version Without a Descaling Mode
Some Breville Barista Express machine models do not have a descaling function. If you buy any machine like that check the manual the manufacturer’s manual book to ensur.
Not Pressing the Buttons Correctly
It is necessary to press specific buttons sequentially in order to descale a breville espresso machine. If you do not press those buttons correctly, the machine will not enter its descaling mode.
Technical Issues
If all these instructions which we mentioned above may not be as effective to solve the problem , there must be some technical issues. Visit the Breville website or Contact Breville customer support.
Wenbsite: https://www.breville.com
Phone: 1 855 683 3535 .
Conclusion
A regular cleaning and maintaining the machine is important to prevent mineral buildup. It can influence the flow of brewing, the temperature, machine power, and its overall durability. To remove the coffee grounds you can clean your machine with different solution or vinegar , lemon juice. Breville does not allow you to use anything similar to that . Instead, It recommends the use of cleaning tablets and a specific cleaning solution for best result.
Follow the steps that we described in detail above to learn how to descale, reset, and enter descale mode on your barista express. For more detail on how to use your machine read the user manual. If you cannot descale your Breville espresso machine, or are experiencing any other problems. Please contact Breville customer service or visit the Breville website.
