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Can the parts from the coffee machine be washed in the dishwasher
This is one of the more frequently asked questions on forums related to the maintenance of express machines. In short: it depends. It might seem that most components are resistant to both hot water and dishwasher chemicals; after all, that's what they're designed to do. Major espresso machine manufacturers like Jura, Philips, Saeco, and Melitta, after all, make sure their espresso machines are durable. Dishwasher conditions, however, are significantly different from those in espresso machines.
How does dishwasher washing affect the machine's components?
Dishwasher tablets, capsules and rinse aid used in dishwashers are not safe for most components. Components such as the brewer, milk frother, any nozzles and hoses that come into contact with water or milk should not be washed in the dishwasher. Cyclic maintenance of these parts involves washing them thoroughly under running water. If the dirt is more severe, one of the following is recommended:
What parts of the espresso machine cannot be washed in the dishwasher?
Brewing unit - In devices that allow it to be disassembled independently, we should rinse it with lukewarm water at least every 2 weeks. In the case of stubborn dirt, we immerse the entire module for several hours in a bowl with a solution of water and two Coffix brewer cleaning tablets and using a fine brush / brush we remove the residual deposits. Then we mount the module to the machine and carry out the system cleaning process. In Philips/Saeco brand devices, lubrication of the brewing guides is additionally required.
Milk frothing system and its components - regardless of their design, you should not use the dishwasher when cleaning them. Here, 0.5l of warm water and 30 ml of liquid will work best Coffix Cappuccino Cleaner , after a quarter of an hour we rinse very thoroughly. In order to remove residual concentrate, we carry out the process of cleaning the milk track on the machine using water alone. To clean the inside of the tubing, we can use a suitable squeegee.
Water tank - Water containers are most often not suitable for dishwasher temperatures. Gaskets or connection parts will quickly lose their properties, and the plastic will be permanently discolored.
What parts of the espresso machine are dishwasher safe?
Elements of drip tray Whether the grounds container sometimes has markings (
that it is dishwasher safe) not to be confused with 
. We can confidently wash these items in the dishwasher. The only thing you need to watch out for is the residue of ground coffee, which clogs the dishwasher filters.
Cleaning the rest of the machine
Removing scale from the water tank - Pour 100 ml into the tank removed from the coffee machine Coffix descaler And fill up to full with water. After a few hours we rinse thoroughly and we are ready. We can already prepare our favorite coffee.
Algae removal from water tank - The main reasons for algae growth in the tank are sunlight, high temperature and irregular water changes. Changing the location of the coffee maker will be the solution to two of the causes, and rinsing the tank will always ensure fresh water for our coffees. For more stubborn dirt, use a Coffix ECO descaler. 100 ml for every liter of water in the tank will definitely drive the lingering organisms there to extinction, and we will only be left with the physical removal of the green tarnish, for which sponges and brushes will come in handy.
Summary - why shouldn't we wash coffee maker parts in the dishwasher?
Washing most parts of a coffee maker in the dishwasher will cause irreparable damage to them. Rubber seals are subject to faster degradation, plastic parts tend to crack and lose their color. Metal parts lose their anti-corrosion coatings after which their durability gradually decreases.
