How do I clean the machine and its components?

Tips for cleaning the BRU Maker One

The machine and its components should be cleaned regularly.

First, there are two things to keep in mind:

1. Never use abrasive cleaners, solvents or abrasive cleaning agents (such as metal sponges or scrapers) to clean the machine. These could damage or scratch the surfaces. Always use a soft sponge or cloth and mild detergent.
2. As the machine is an electrical device, please ALWAYS unplug the machine before cleaning the outside of the machine. NEVER immerse your BRU Maker One in water.
   

 

Cleaning the outside of the machine and the bottom of the lid

The outside of the machine should be cleaned as needed. As soon as there is dust or stains on the outside, it is time to clean the machine.

Step 1: Unplug the machine.

Step 2: Dampen a soft dishcloth (and optionally add a little detergent) and gently clean the machine. Open the lid, remove the sieve and the glass brewing chamber. Then clean the inside of the machine and the area where the glass brewing chamber normally sits.

Step 3: Let the machine air dry or use a soft dishcloth.

Cleaning the magnetic drip tray and drip grid (dishwasher safe)

Clean the drip tray every time after emptying and additionally when necessary (e.g. if too many water spots have formed on it).

Step 1: Remove the drip tray from the machine.

Step 2: Remove the drip grid. 

Step 3: Empty the drip tray.

Step 4: Place the drip grid and drip tray in the dishwasher or wash them by hand. Use warm water and a little detergent. Dry the parts with a dish towel.

Step 5: Put the drip grid back on the drip tray and put it in the machine.

 

Cleaning the glass brewing chamber (dishwasher safe)

When the rinsing function is activated, we recommend cleaning the glass brewing chamber at least once a week. We recommend cleaning more frequently when it is deactivated.

NOTE: To avoid damage or breakage, please handle the glass brewing chamber with care. Extra care is required in the area of ​​the brewing chamber outlet.

Step 1: Remove the glass brewing chamber from the device.

Step 2: Put it in the dishwasher or rinse it with warm water and a little mild detergent. Then dry the glass brewing chamber with a tea towel.

Step 3: Put the glass brewing chamber back in.

 

Cleaning the tea strainer and tea strainer lid (dishwasher safe)

The tea strainer should be emptied and rinsed after each use. This will ensure that no tea residue builds up.

Step 1: Carefully open the machine lid! If you do this immediately after brewing, steam may escape. Carefully remove the tea strainer, it may still be hot!

Step 2: Remove the lid of the tea strainer and dispose of all contents (in household waste, organic waste or compost).

Step 3: Rinse the tea strainer and lid with clean water to remove tea stains and tea leaf residue.

Step 4: Put the lid on the tea strainer and put it back in the machine.

We recommend cleaning the tea strainer and tea strainer lid thoroughly about once a week:

Step 1: Remove the tea strainer and tea strainer lid from the machine and empty the contents as needed as described above.

Step 2: Put the tea strainer and tea strainer lid in the dishwasher or clean them by hand with warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Then dry them with a tea towel. 

Step 3: Put the tea strainer and tea strainer lid back in. Make sure that the handles are in the grooves.

Cleaning the water tank and lid (dishwasher safe)

The water tank should be cleaned as soon as limescale or water spots appear on the inside or outside of the machine.

Step 1: Remove the water tank lid from the machine and slide the water tank upwards out of the machine.

Step 2: Rinse and clean the water tank and lid with warm water (and a little mild detergent) and dry with a tea towel.

Step 3. Replace the water tank and water tank lid. Gently press down until the top of the water tank lid is flush with the top of the machine. This will ensure that the valve is properly connected to the machine.

NOTE: If you have stubborn limescale deposits, you can find all the information you need to descale them here.

Cleaning the silicone nozzle (dishwasher safe)

 Since this topic requires a little more explanation, we have created a separate blog post about the silicone nozzle. You can find the post here.