Keep Your Machine In Its Prime With Preventative Maintenance

When it comes to maintaining your espresso machines and equipment, there is more to it than the standard repair. The key is to get in front of the problem before it becomes a problem. The answer? SIPS Preventative maintenance.

Preventative maintenance starts with everyday care provided by the barista! Espresso machines must be cleaned after every use. Coffee and espresso beans contain natural oils that may cause buildup in various parts of your machine. As it is frequently used, this buildup can cause unwanted flavors in your espresso. The key to preventing this is making sure the buildup does not have a chance to form – by cleaning the machine after each and every use!

• After each shot

  • Clean shower screen

    • Use a damp cloth
      

• Purge and wipe the steam wand

  • Use a damp cloth

  •  **keep the cloths for each part of the machine sperate

• After a few shots

  • Quickly flush the machine by running a water shot through it

  • Scrub shower screen
    

• At the end of the day

  • Full backflush

  • Add detergent to blind filter

  • Turn on for a few seconds, turn off and repeat two times

  • Loosen portafilter and turn on

  • Clean shower screen with warm, soapy water

Keeping up with preventative maintenance can be quick and easy when done regularly and correctly! Contact us to learn more about our preventative maintenance plans.