How do I clean my espresso/steamer machine?

Question

My husband bought me one of these guys for Christmas two years ago, and I used it every day for about a month..then put it away...never to be heard from again until today lol. I remember reading in its instruction manual that a once-a-month cleaning is necessary to keep it working great..but i can't find the manual..and i don't remember HOW it said to clean it. I usually use watered down white vinegar on my regular coffee maker, but I'm not sure if I can use it on this. If I can, how does it work, do i just let it process through like its brewing espresso? how do I clean the inside of the steam wand? I'd really like to use it again this evening, if at all possible.

Answer 1

always sniff it first

Answer 2

i would suggest you google to find the manufacturer's website, & then the exact model of the machine you have

if you are lucky they might have a .pdf document of the instruction manual for your machine on their website, otherwise you will have to ring them & ask for one to be sent out

i think if you are in a hurry the white vinegar would be a good place to start - it isnt going to dissolve any seals, although these might have already hardened/damaged with age or contaminates

just make sure you flush it well afterwards to ensure you dont taint your coffee