Difference between revisions of "Gaggia Coffee/cleaning and maintenance"
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+ | The best product for backflushing, cleaning grouphead components, and cleaning filter baskets is a backflushing powder like [https://www.wholelattelove.com/urnex-cafiza-espresso-machine-cleaner Urnex Cafiza]. {{{descaling_products|}}} | ||
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+ | [[File:Wiki-YT-OurFavoriteCleanersforCoffeeEquipment.jpg|center|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVVGT3LuRSg]] | ||
+ | |media_caption =Cleaning Portafilter and Baskets | ||
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+ | The steam wand should be cleaned daily once the machine is finished for the day. Milk residues quickly build up on the steam wand, so it's important to keep it clean to prevent blockages from forming. | ||
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+ | [[File:Wiki-YT-HowToCleanSteamWand.jpg|center|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdggMRixyAc]] | ||
+ | |media_caption = How to Clean a Steam Wand | ||
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+ | The group head should be wiped clean daily once the machine is finished for the day. Once a month, a more thorough cleaning of the group head is necessary. Instructions for cleaning the group head can be found in the video on the right. | ||
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+ | [[File:Wiki-YT-HowToCleanAGaggiaClassicBrewGroup.jpg |center|link=https://youtu.be/2oGwJuJ65Dk]] | ||
+ | |media_caption = How to Gaggia Classic Brew Group | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:07, 29 August 2018
Recommended Cleaning Products
The best product for backflushing, cleaning grouphead components, and cleaning filter baskets is a backflushing powder like Urnex Cafiza.
Steam Wand Cleaning
The steam wand should be cleaned daily once the machine is finished for the day. Milk residues quickly build up on the steam wand, so it's important to keep it clean to prevent blockages from forming.
Group Head Cleaning
The group head should be wiped clean daily once the machine is finished for the day. Once a month, a more thorough cleaning of the group head is necessary. Instructions for cleaning the group head can be found in the video on the right.