2 tasks for this machine.
Replace the water filter
Every 2 monthsThe cartridge in the tank is what keeps scale off the element between descales. An exhausted one stops filtering and starts shedding - carbon fines, and whatever it has been holding onto.
What you need
- The correct cartridge for your machine - Breville BWF, Jura CLARIS, DeLonghi or Philips AquaClean, Keurig charcoal, or the maker's equivalent. A jug of water for soaking.
What goes wrong
- Skipping the soak, then wondering why the pump rattles and runs dry. Forgetting to reset the counter. Treating the filter as a replacement for descaling. Leaving an exhausted cartridge in for months, which is worse than running no filter at all.
The procedure
- Match the cartridge to the machine. These are not interchangeable between brands, and a forced fit leaks past the seal instead of filtering.
4 more steps
The full procedure is in the app, along with a reminder when this is next due. Add the E6 to your shelf and it keeps track.
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Every 3 monthsA super-automatic will not let you reach the boiler, so the built-in program is the only route in. It also counts litres itself and will lock out brewing entirely once it decides you are overdue.
What you need
- The tablets or liquid the maker specifies - Jura, DeLonghi and Philips each sell their own. A container of at least 1 litre for the output.
What goes wrong
- Leaving the water filter fitted, which sacrifices a cartridge. Interrupting the program, which on some Juras forces a restart with a second dose. Skipping the rinse cycles, so the first two coffees taste chemical. Ignoring the machine's prompt for weeks until it refuses to brew at all.
The procedure
- Empty the drip tray and grounds bin, then remove the water filter cartridge if one is fitted. The program will strip a fresh cartridge otherwise.
4 more steps
The full procedure is in the app, along with a reminder when this is next due. Add the E6 to your shelf and it keeps track.
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