Descale Senseo with vinegar?
Which means is the right one to descale a Senseo? Is vinegar the right choice or does it break the machine? Find out here how to descale a Senseo correctly.
Descale Senseo with vinegar - this is important to note
Can you descale a Senseo with vinegar? This question is often asked and a look at the operating instructions reveals the solution. The manufacturer warns against descaling the Senseo with vinegar, as this destroys the rubber seals and the coffee machine breaks down. So that you do not lose your warranty claims and you can enjoy your Senseo for a long time, you should use a citric acid-based decalcifier or citric acid.
How to descale the Senseo correctly
If you now want to descale the Senseo, proceed as follows:
- First fill the water tank of your Senseo coffee machine one third with citric acid and two thirds with cold water. If you use a descaler, follow the instructions for use.
- Place a used coffee pod or a refillable empty pad in the pad compartment and close it as usual.
- Place a large container or a large coffee cup under the machine.
- Press the button that you also press to make coffee and wait until the descaling water has run through.
- Repeat this process until all of the liquid has drained from the water tank. Your Senseo has now been descaled.
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Cleaning the Senseo after descaling
To prevent your coffee from tasting like descaler, you should clean your Senseo thoroughly after the descaling process.
- Rinse the water tank and fill it with cold water up to the maximum mark.
- Let the filling of the water tank run completely through the machine so that all residues are removed.
- Rinse all removable parts (e.g. B. Pad holder) with clear water.
