How to Clean a Krups Coffee Maker

Coffee makers are fantastic kitchen appliances that save time and money by brewing coffee right in your home. In order to get the most use out of your coffee maker, however, you must clean it regularly to keep it running smoothly and eliminate build-up inside the machine. Use this guide on how to clean a Krups coffee maker to get started today!

Buy the right cleaning product

When you buy cleaning products, avoid buying those with perfumes or other additives. They will ruin your coffee maker’s taste, and they can make you sick if they come in contact with your skin or enter your mouth accidentally.

 If you don’t know what ingredients are in a product, look for natural ones. Among them are vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice. These products may not work as well as special cleaners for coffee makers, but they won’t affect your health.

Disassemble your Krups coffee maker

Unplug your coffee maker. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse your machine in water and do not use it until you have removed all of its internal parts. Remove any removable parts: Remove filters, drip trays and carafes; remove any screws using a Phillips head screwdriver. 

Unscrew filter basket assembly: Remove all screws using a Phillips head screwdriver; remove filter basket assembly and strainers; set aside. Unscrew water tank attachment: Use your fingers to unscrew metal spout from water tank; set aside.

Clean thoroughly

If you want your coffee maker to last, you’ll need to clean it every few weeks. This is especially true if you live in an area with hard water or tend to drink water that has been left out over night.

 To clean it properly, turn off your machine and run fresh water through it until everything comes out clear. Then use vinegar and baking soda in equal parts (1 tablespoon vinegar with 1 tablespoon baking soda) and run that through twice more before turning back on your coffee maker. By cleaning your brewer well and often, you’ll ensure better tasting coffee down the road.

Reassemble your machine

After you’ve disassembled your coffee maker, it’s time to reassemble it. If you ever want to brew another pot of coffee with your machine, it’s crucial that you put things back together correctly. Follow these steps carefully and double-check before tightening anything.

 Make sure all washers, clips, or other fasteners are in place before moving on. If you have difficulty, take pictures now so that when you get frustrated later you can turn back and remember how everything goes together.

Enjoy great tasting coffee!

Keeping your coffee maker clean will ensure you always enjoy great tasting coffee. We’ll walk you through how to thoroughly clean and maintain your coffee maker in just 4 easy steps!

 1) Thoroughly rinse all of your coffee machine parts with water before running a cycle of white vinegar. This will remove excess oils, residue, or soap that may have collected during daily use. 

2) Fill your brew basket with equal parts white vinegar and water, then run it through as if you were brewing a normal pot of coffee.

 3) If desired, replace the brew basket with drip-tray and add a second mixture (do not fill beyond max line). Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Tips for regular maintenance

The first thing you should do every day is empty out your coffee maker and remove any excess water from its reservoir. If your machine has a removable tank, then you should clean it at least once every two weeks. Some people are okay with just rinsing out their coffee maker, but we recommend giving it an extra cleaning with some vinegar or other mild detergent. 

Be sure to dry it off completely afterwards so that moisture doesn’t seep back into your coffee grounds and turn them bad. For tips on how often you should descale your machine, check out our guide here

Conclusion

Your kitchen appliances are an essential part of your kitchen and there is no room for negligence when it comes to keeping them in working order. A coffee maker is one of those appliances that should be regularly cleaned so that you can enjoy coffee in its freshest form every day. The video above will show you how easy it is to keep your coffee maker clean and safe, making sure that all of your drinks taste as good as they can!