Cleaning Your Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine: Step-By-Step Guide

Keeping your espresso machine clean is essential to ensure it keeps working properly and your coffee tastes good. The Saeco Aroma is no exception, and it's important to descale it every three to four months to prevent mineral deposits from building up and causing issues. You can use a descaling solution or a natural citric acid-based decalcifying agent for this. It's also important to regularly clean the brew group, milk circuit system, drip tray, coffee grounds container, and water tank. Additionally, you should lubricate the brew group every two months to ensure the mechanical parts continue to move easily.

Descaling the machine with a citric acid bath

Descaling your Saeco Aroma espresso machine is important to prevent mineral deposits from clogging the water tubes and/or reducing the brew temperature. Depending on the mineral content of your water, you should aim to descale your machine every one to four months.

To descale your machine using a citric acid bath, follow these steps:

Step 1: Disassemble the Machine

Before you begin cleaning, make sure the machine has cooled down and has been disconnected from the power supply. Do not immerse the machine in water or put any of its parts in a dishwasher.

Step 2: Prepare the Citric Acid Solution

In a separate container, mix a descaling solution of citric acid and water. You can also use a commercial descaling product designed for coffee machines, such as Dezcal. Do not use vinegar as it can cause irreversible damage to your machine.

Step 3: Clean the Boiler

Place the boiler into the citric acid bath and let it soak for at least 30 minutes. This will help remove any calcium deposits or scale buildup. If there are hard-to-reach areas, you may need to let it soak for a little longer.

Step 4: Rinse and Dry the Parts

After soaking, rinse the boiler and other parts with fresh water to remove any remaining citric acid solution. Ensure that all parts are thoroughly dried before reassembling the machine.

Step 5: Reassemble the Machine

Once all the parts are clean and dry, reassemble the machine according to the instructions in your user manual. Make sure to take notes or pictures during disassembly to help you remember how the parts fit together.

Step 6: Rinse the Machine

Before using your machine again, rinse the water tank with fresh water and run a cycle with plain water to ensure that any remaining descaling solution is removed. Taste the water before brewing to ensure there is no descaler left, as it will affect the taste of your espresso.

Cleaning the milk circuit system

To clean the milk circuit system of your Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine, follow these steps:

Daily Maintenance:

• After each use, place an empty cup under the milk spout and follow the instructions on the display to clean the milk carafe.
• Rinse the tube and the top part of the milk carafe with lukewarm water.
• Remove the external part of the Pannarello and wash it with fresh water.

Weekly Maintenance:

• Disassemble the milk carafe and clean all the parts in lukewarm water.
• Remove and disassemble the internal cappuccinatore. Rinse all parts under the tap with some washing-up liquid.
• Clean the steam spout with a wet cloth and remove any milk residue.

Monthly Maintenance:

• Use the Philips milk circuit cleaner (CA6705) to prevent the milk circuit from clogging and keep the milk tubes hygienic and clean.
• Perform the 'DEEP MILK CLEAN' procedure in the cleaning menu.

It is important to always clean the milk circuit system and prevent milk from drying up, as dried milk can be difficult to remove. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine will ensure that it continues to work properly and your coffee always tastes great.

Weekly cleaning of the brew group

To clean the brew group of your Saeco Aroma espresso machine, follow these steps:

Weekly Cleaning

• Remove the brew group from the machine.
• Rinse the brew group under lukewarm water. Ensure that you do not use hot water as this can damage the machine's components.
• Reinsert the brew group into the machine.

Monthly Cleaning

• Remove the brew group from the machine.
• Use a coffee oil remover tablet (CA6704) to remove the oil from the filter on the brew group.
• Reinsert the brew group into the machine.

In addition to cleaning the brew group, it is important to regularly clean other parts of the machine, such as the milk circuit system, drip tray, coffee grounds container, and water tank. Refer to the user manual for detailed cleaning instructions.

Monthly cleaning of the drip tray, coffee grounds container and water tank

To clean the drip tray, coffee grounds container, and water tank of your Saeco Aroma espresso machine, follow these steps:

Drip Tray:

• Empty the drip tray daily or as soon as the red indicator pops up.
• Wash the external part of the Pannarello with fresh drinking water daily.
• Wash the upper part of the Pannarello with fresh drinking water weekly.
• Clean the steam spout with a wet cloth weekly and remove any milk residue.

Coffee Grounds Container:

• Clean the coffee grounds container weekly and empty it when prompted by the machine.
• Remove the three screws at the bottom of the container to clean the inside thoroughly.

Water Tank:

• Clean and rinse the water tank weekly under tap water.
• Remove and empty the water tank when descaling the machine.
• Refill the water tank with fresh water after descaling.

Cleaning the internal cappuccinatore

To keep your Saeco Aroma espresso machine in good working order and ensure your coffee always tastes great, it's important to clean the internal cappuccinatore regularly. Here is a detailed guide on how to do this:

Daily Cleaning:

Start by performing the 'HYGIESTEAM' program in the cleaning menu of your Saeco Aroma espresso machine. This helps maintain hygiene and ensures your milk froth is always in perfect consistency.

Weekly Cleaning:

After a week of use, it's time to deep clean the internal cappuccinatore. First, turn off your machine and disconnect it from the power supply to ensure safety. Then, remove the internal cappuccinatore from the machine and disassemble it into its individual parts. Rinse these parts under a tap with some washing-up liquid to remove any built-up milk residue. Finally, dry the parts with a clean cloth and reassemble them back into the machine.

Monthly Cleaning:

For a more thorough cleaning, perform the 'DEEP MILK CLEAN' procedure once a month. This can be found in the cleaning menu of your Saeco Aroma espresso machine. After running this cycle, use the Philips (CA6705) milk circuit cleaner to ensure the milk circuit is clog-free.

By following these detailed steps, you can effectively clean the internal cappuccinatore of your Saeco Aroma espresso machine, ensuring it remains in optimal condition and your coffee experiences remain delightful!

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