How To Descale a Smeg Coffee Maker?

If you’re the proud owner of a Smeg Coffee Maker, you know that regular descaling is essential to keep it in top working condition.

Not only will a descaled machine make your coffee taste better, but it will also extend the life of your machine.

In this post, we’ll go over the steps, tools, and tips you need to descale your Smeg Coffee Maker like a pro.

Tl;dr

Firstly, gather your materials, you’ll need a descaling solution and a cleaning brush. Smeg recommends descaling your machine every 3 months or after 90 uses, depending on your usage and water hardness. To start, empty the water tank, then disassemble the machine as much as possible.

You’ll want to thoroughly descale all the removable parts, including the shower head, group head, and portafilter.

Use your cleaning brush to gently scrub away any coffee residue, being careful not to damage any sensitive parts.

Once all the parts are descaled, rinse the machine thoroughly with fresh water and reassemble.

A final tip to keep in mind is to regularly check and clean the machine’s water filter and make sure that you use high-quality coffee beans.

These small steps will help ensure that your Smeg Coffee Maker stays in great condition for years to come.

What is descaling?

Often the regular usage of the machines leave unwanted dust particles on metals. Through the descaling process, the limescale gets eliminated. It helps in the smooth functioning of the machines.

Why is descaling necessary?

When the limescale gets built up on the machines, it further paves the way to malfunctions and damages to the machine.

How to know if the Smeg coffee machine requires descaling?

In the case of Smeg drip filter Coffee, the light underneath the digital clock will start to give out orange flashes.

And in the case of the Smeg Espresso machine, the steam button icon will start to give out orange flashes.

How Often To Descale Smeg Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker?

The descaling process totally depends upon the water type. For example, a large amount of magnesium and calcium mixing in the water requires descaling on a regular basis. It happens with Smeg espresso coffee machines.

The hardness of the water and blockages in the coffee maker determines the necessity of undergoing proper cleaning.

Just like Smeg, the process to descaling Bunn Coffee makers if quite similar. Click Here to know how to clean a Bunn coffee maker.

Can You Use Vinegar To Descale Smeg Coffee Machines?

As a substitute for a descaling solution, vinegar can be used for proper cleaning. To make the solution you need to take ⅓ cup of Vinegar and ⅔ cup of water. But for long-term usage, it is clearly not recommended.

What Descaler Does Smeg Recommend?

You can visit the Smeg Experience centers and purchase the Nokalk Descaling solution. You can also use other brand products available in the market. You just have to be careful that the solution is compatible with the machine.

How To Descale Smeg Machines?

How to Descale Smeg Espresso Machine:

To descale the Smeg Espresso Machine, follow the given steps:

First, you will have to fill in the water reservoir with the water and descaler solution.
Now switch on the brewer machine.
You have to remove the holder and place the container below the frothing nozzle.
Look out for the steady flashes of the cup button.
Now press the steam button ( for 10 seconds) and wait for the three buttons to light up in a row.
Now rotate the steam knob in an upright position.
Tap on the steam button to start the process.
When you see the orange light, then it means the descaling process is done.
Discard the water and rinse the container.
Now fill it with the fresh water and continue with the same process.
Once the rinse cycle is done, the orange light will switch off.
Now rotate the steam knob to the sideways position.

How To Descale Smeg Drip Coffee Machine:

To descale the smeg drip coffee machine, follow the below given steps.

Fill in the water and the solution into the water tank.
You have to press the on/ off and auto start buttons at the same time.
When the descaling process is done, the power buttons will stop flashing and the display will go back to clock mode. Also, the descaling icon will vanish from the display.
Now discard the water and refill it with freshwater. Continue the brewing process and after that place everything back to its original position.
Your machine is now ready to go.

Smeg Kettle Descaling:

To descale the Smeg Kettle, what you can do is, simply close the steam knob. Now when the machine is going through the cleaning process, the solution will reach the kettle. Afterwards you can rinse it and your kettle is also cleaned.

Check out these following articles to know more about descaling different coffee machines:

How long does the descaling process take?

The time needed for the process totally depends upon the amount of limescale deposits. Normally it would take 1 to 2 hours approximately to clean up the limescale.

Check out the video linked below to properly understand the descaling of smeg espresso machine:

Final Words

In conclusion, descaling is an important process to keep your Smeg coffee or espresso machine running smoothly. The build-up of minerals from the water used to brew coffee can affect the flow, temperature, and performance of your machine and affect the taste of your coffee. It is recommended to descale your Smeg every 3 months or after 90 uses, whichever comes first.

You should not use vinegar to descale your Smeg, instead, use a descaler solution recommended by Smeg such as Durgol Swiss Steamer or De’Longhi Decalk. These solutions are effective, gentle, and won’t damage your machine. Descale your Smeg machine following the instructions provided, and make sure to rinse the machine twice with fresh water after descaling.