How to Clean a Moccamaster
How to Clean and Descale a Moccamaster: a step-by-step guide
Cleaning the water reservoir and internals of your Moccamaster brewer will help remove any water build-up, coffee oil residue and contaminants that may have accumulated in the machine. Here are some simple steps to ensure that your Moccamaster is clean, running smoothly and producing exceptionally delicious coffee every time.
Cleaning Your Moccamaster
What you'll need
– Cafetto Brew Clean cleaner
– Water
Steps
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Dissolve one sachet of Cafetto Brew Clean into 2 litres of lukewarm water.
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Remove the filter basket and carafe from machine and soak in cleaning solution. Let sit for 15 minutes .
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Rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water.
Descaling Your Moccamaster
What you'll need
– Half a litre of vinegar
– Water
Steps
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Pour half a litre of vinegar and half a litre of water into the reservoir.
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Turn the Moccamaster on. After 1 minute, turn the brewer off and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
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Turn the machine back on and finish the brew cycle.
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Once finished, run clean water through the Moccamaster a couple of times.
Hot tips
Moccamaster recommends cleaning your machine every 2–3 months.
If you live somewhere with hard water, we recommend descaling your Moccamaster every 3 months; for places with soft water, we recommend descaling your machine once a year.
