Espresso Machine Maintenance Schedule

This schedule is designed for the overworked and under-maintained barista.

Perform the following tasks every 5 minutes, on the hour.

Descale the machine

Use a mixture of water and citric acid.

Check the water reservoir

Make sure it's not running dry.

Check for mineral buildup

It's like a digital plaque, but worse.

Additional Maintenance

For the really dedicated barista, schedule these tasks every 10 minutes.

Run a cleaning cycle

It's like a digital detox, but for your machine.

Update the software