How do I clean the machine and its components?
The machine and its components should be cleaned regularly.
There are two important things to note:
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Never use abrasive cleaners, solvents or scouring agents (such as metal sponges or scrapers) to clean the device. These could damage or scratch the machine. Always use a soft sponge or cloth and mild detergent.
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As the machine is an electrical appliance, always unplug it from the mains power before cleaning the outside of the appliance. NEVER immerse your BRU Maker One in water.
Cleaning the outside of the machine and the underside of the lid
Clean the outside of the machine as required. 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: Moisten a soft dishcloth (and optionally add some washing-up liquid) and use it to carefully clean the machine. Open the lid, remove the strainer and the glass brewing chamber. Then clean the inside of the machine and the area where the glass brewing chamber is normally located.
Step 3: Allow the machine to air dry or use a soft tea towel.
Cleaning the magnetic drip tray and the draining rack (dishwasher-safe)
Clean the drip tray every time after emptying and additionally as required (e.g. if too many water stains have formed on it).
Step 1: Remove the drip tray from the machine.
Step 2: Take out the draining rack.
Step 3: Empty the drip tray.
Step 4: Put the draining rack and drip tray in the dishwasher or wash them by hand. Use warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry each part with a tea towel.
Step 5: Place the draining rack back on the drip tray and insert it into the machine.
Cleaning the glass brewing chamber (dishwasher safe)
When the rinse function is activated, we recommend cleaning the glass brewing chamber at least once a week. We recommend more frequent cleaning if this is deactivated.
NOTE: To avoid damage or breakage, please handle the glass brewing chamber with care. In particular, increased caution is required around the outlet of the brewing chamber.
Step 1: Remove the glass brewing chamber from the appliance.
Step 2: Put it in the dishwasher or rinse it with warm water and a little mild washing-up liquid. Then dry the glass brewing chamber with a tea towel.
Step 3: Reinsert the glass brewing chamber.
Cleaning the tea strainer and the tea strainer lid (dishwasher safe)
The tea strainer should be emptied and rinsed after each use. This ensures that no residue builds up.
Step 1: Carefully open the machine lid! If you do this immediately after brewing, hot 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 the entire 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: Place the lid on the tea strainer and put it back in the machine. Make sure that the handles are in the grooves.
We recommend cleaning the tea strainer and the tea strainer lid thoroughly about once a week:
Step 1: Remove the tea strainer and the tea strainer lid from the appliance and empty the contents as described above if necessary.
Step 2: Put the tea strainer and the 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: Reinsert the tea strainer and the tea strainer lid. 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 deposits or water stains form.
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 warm water (and a little mild washing-up liquid)and dry it with a tea towel.
Step 3: Reinsert the water tank and the water tank cover. Carefully press it down until the top of the water tank lid is aligned with the top of the machine. This ensures that the valve is correctly connected to the machine.
NOTE: If you have stubborn limescale deposits, you can find all the information on descaling here.
Cleaning the silicone nozzle (dishwasher safe)
As this topic requires a little more explanation, we have created a separate post about the silicone nozzle which you can find here.
