To descale a Nespresso machine, follow these general steps:
- Remove any used capsules and empty the capsule container and drip tray.
- Fill the water tank with about 0.5 liters of water and add one unit of Nespresso descaling solution.
- Place a container (at least 1 liter) under the coffee outlet to collect the descaling liquid.
- Enter descaling mode by simultaneously pressing and holding the Espresso and Lungo buttons for about 3-5 seconds until the lights start blinking.
- Start the descaling cycle by pressing the Lungo button. Let the liquid run through the machine.
- When the first cycle is complete, refill the water tank with the collected liquid from the container and run the descaling cycle again.
- After descaling, rinse the water tank thoroughly, fill it with fresh water, and run two rinsing cycles by pressing the Lungo button.
- Exit descaling mode by pressing and holding the Espresso and Lungo buttons simultaneously for 3-5 seconds.
- Your machine is now descaled and ready to use.
Note: Always follow any specific instructions for your Nespresso model, and handle the descaling solution with care as it may be harmful. The descaling process usually takes around 15-20 minutes. This descaling method applies to common Nespresso machines like CitiZ, Pixie, and others. The Vertuo models have a similar but slightly different procedure involving pressing the lever and button for descaling mode activation. I can provide detailed instructions specific to a Nespresso model if you specify which one is being used.
