How to Clean Your Jura Coffee Machine in 5 Easy Steps

If you own a Jura coffee machine, you know how amazing it is to enjoy fresh, hot, and delicious coffee daily. But did you know keeping your machine clean is essential for maintaining its quality and performance? In this blog post, we will show you how to clean your Jura coffee machine in 5 easy steps and explain why it is so important to do it regularly. You will learn how cleaning your machine can improve your coffee’s taste, hygiene, and performance and how Jura makes it simple and convenient with its integrated cleaning system. You can enjoy your Jura coffee machine for years by following these steps.

One of the great features of Jura coffee machines is an integrated cleaning system that makes it easy and convenient to keep your machine in optimal condition. The integrated cleaning system consists of automatic rinsing and cleaning programs displayed by the machine and can be started at the touch of a button. The machine will also prompt you to add the Jura cleaning tablets or the Jura milk system cleaner when needed, depending on your machine type. The integrated cleaning system ensures your machine is thoroughly sanitized and free of coffee residue, oils, fats, or milk proteins.

When should I clean my JURA coffee machine?

It would help if you cleaned your Jura coffee machine regularly to keep it in optimal condition and to enjoy the best taste of your coffee. Cleaning your machine will remove any coffee residue, oils, fats, or milk proteins that may affect your machine’s flavor, hygiene, and performance. After 180 drinks or 80 switch-on rinses, clean your Jura coffee machine. Your machine will prompt you when it’s time, but you can also start the cleaning program manually by pressing the “P” button. 

You should use only Jura-branded cleaning products, such as the Jura cleaning tablets and the Jura milk system cleaner, to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your machine. You should also follow the on-screen instructions carefully and rinse the machine after the cleaning program. Doing this will extend your machine’s lifespan and reduce the need for repairs or servicing.

What you need to clean the Jura coffee machine

A receptacle or bowl can hold at least 500 ml of water. You will use this to catch the water or cleaning solution that flows out of the coffee or spouts during the cleaning and rinsing programs.

Jura cleaning tablets. These special tablets contain ingredients that dissolve coffee fats and oils from the brewing unit and the coffee spout. You will need one tablet for each cleaning program. It would help if you used only Jura-branded cleaning tablets, as they are specially designed to work with the integrated cleaning system and ensure your machine’s cleanliness and safety.

Jura milk system cleaner (if your machine has a milk system). This liquid cleaner removes milk fats and proteins from the milk pipes or spouts. You will need to mix it with water and use it according to the instructions on the bottle. It would help if you used only Jura branded milk system cleaner, as it is specially formulated to work with the integrated cleaning system and to ensure the hygiene and quality of your milk-based beverages.

5 Easy Steps to Clean the Jura Coffee Machine

Step 1: 

This step is to access the cleaning menu to start the automatic cleaning program. The cleaning program will clean the brewing unit and the coffee spout with hot water and a cleaning tablet. To access the cleaning menu, you need to enter the programming mode of your machine by pushing and holding the “P” button for a few seconds. Then, you must select the “clean” option from the list of options on the display. The machine will then show you a message that says, “Ready to clean,” you need to press “next” to begin.

Step 2: 

This step prepares the machine for the cleaning program. You need to remove the drip tray and empty the coffee grounds container, which is located at the bottom of your machine. These parts collect the excess water and coffee grounds that are produced during the brewing process. It would help if you emptied them to prevent any overflow or clogging. Then, it would help if you placed a container beneath the coffee spout, where the coffee comes out of your machine.

 The container should be large enough to hold at least 500 ml of water. This is because the machine will flush out hot water and cleaning tablet solution through the coffee spout during the cleaning program. You must catch this water in the container and dispose of it later.

Step 3: 

This step is to add the cleaning tablet to the powder chute. The powder chute is a small opening on the top of your machine where you can add ground coffee or cleaning tablets. The cleaning tablet is a special tablet that contains ingredients that dissolve coffee fats and oils from the brewing unit and the coffee spout. 

Add one cleaning tablet to the powder chute and close it with the cover. The machine will then show you a message that says, “Cleaning tablet added,” and you need to press “next” to continue.

Step 4: 

This step is to empty the coffee grounds container and drip tray again when the machine asks. The machine will show you a message that says, “Empty grounds container/tray,” you need to press “next” after doing so. This is because some water and cleaning tablet solution may have dripped into these parts during the cleaning program. It would help if you emptied them again to ensure they are clean and dry. Then, it would help if you reinstalled the drip tray by sliding it back into place at the bottom of your machine.

Step 5:

This step is to rinse the machine by selecting the “rinse” option from the settings. The settings are where you can adjust various functions and preferences of your machine, such as the water hardness, the coffee strength, or the language. Hold the “P” button for a few seconds to access the settings until the display shows “Programming mode.” Then, you need to scroll to the “rinse” option and select it. 

The machine will then show you a message that says, “Ready to rinse,” you need to press “next” to begin. The rinsing program will flush out any remaining water or cleaning tablet solution from the brewing unit and the coffee spout with fresh water. Place a bowl or receptacle under the fixtures where hot water or steam comes from your machine. The bowl or container should be large enough to hold at least 500 ml of water. You must catch this water in the bowl or plate and dispose of it later.

Common mistakes to avoid when cleaning a Jura coffee machine are:

Using the wrong cleaner and descaling agent: Jura recommends using only its branded cleaning products, such as the Jura cleaning tablets and the Jura milk system cleaner. These products are designed to work with the integrated cleaning system and remove coffee fats, oils, and proteins from the machine. If you use other products, you may damage the machine or leave traces of chemicals in the water.

Skipping the rinsing program: After the cleaning program, you should always run the rinsing program to flush out any remaining water or cleaning tablet solution from the machine. This will ensure your machine is completely clean and ready to brew fresh coffee. If you skip the rinsing program, your coffee may taste bitter or unpleasant.

Not emptying the drip tray and coffee grounds container: Before and after the cleaning program, you should always open the drip tray and coffee grounds container, which collects the excess water and coffee grounds from the brewing process. They may overflow or clog the machine if you don’t open them. It would help to wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any stains or residues.

Not cleaning the milk system: If your machine has a milk system, you should also clean it regularly with the Jura milk system cleaner. This will remove any milk fats and proteins that may build up in the milk pipes or spouts. If you don’t clean the milk system, you may affect the hygiene and quality of your milk-based beverages.

Other tips for keeping Jura clean

Daily, wash and remove the drip tray and container for coffee grounds. You should remove these parts from the bottom of your machine, empty them, and rinse them with warm water. This will prevent any overflow or clogging of the machine.

Clean the water tank daily. It would help if you refilled your water tank with fresh water daily to get the best-tasting coffee possible. It would help if you also wiped. To remove any impurities or limescale, wipe the interior of the tank with a damp cloth.

Clean the milk system daily (if your machine has one). You should rinse the milk system automatically or manually after each milk preparation. You should also use the Jura milk system cleaner to sanitize the pipes or spouts. This will ensure the hygiene and quality of your milk-based beverages.

Clean the exterior of your machine regularly. It would help if you used a soft, damp cloth to wipe the surface of your machine. You should avoid using abrasive or chemical cleaners that may damage or scratch the machine.

Conclusion

Cleaning your Jura coffee machine is essential for maintaining its quality and performance. With these 5 easy-to-follow steps, you can keep your machine in optimal condition and enjoy the best taste of your coffee.

Remember to use only Jura-branded cleaning products, such as the Jura cleaning tablets and the Jura milk system cleaner. These products are designed to work with the integrated cleaning system and remove coffee fats, oils, and proteins from the machine. Also, remember to clean your milk system if your machine has one. This will ensure the hygiene and quality of your milk-based beverages.

Clean your Jura coffee machine after every 180 brew cycles or 80 automatic switch-on rinses. Your machine will prompt you when it’s time to do so. Doing this will extend your machine’s lifespan and reduce the need for repairs or servicing.

We hope this guide has helped you learn how to clean your Jura coffee machine in 5 easy steps. You can enjoy your Jura coffee machine for years by following these steps. Now, brew yourself a fresh and delicious cup of coffee! You deserve it!