How to Clean a Krups Espresso Machine: Steal This Easy Way

It’s great to know how to clean a Krups espresso machine if you own one.

Krups espresso machines are simply fantastic; they brew excellent espresso and they’re simple to use. Stick around, if you own a Krups brewer or even consider buying one, I have created a comprehensive guide on how to clean thoroughly this espresso maker. 

Let’s dive right in. 

Key takeaways: 

• Important facts about the Krups espresso machine 
• Key features of the Krups espresso machine to brew great coffee
• The right yet simple way of thoroughly cleaning your Krups espresso machine

What you should know about a Krups espresso machine

Did you know that you can brew two cups of coffee with one touch with a Krups machine? 

It’s an automatic espresso machine that makes it easy for you to brew great coffee, having programmed a variety of recipes enabling you to make from espresso to ristretto. Plus, it gives you the option to customise your drink and make it as strong as you like. 

It’s a powerful espresso machine that doesn’t come cheap ($1,299.99), but it’s worth the investment if you can’t compromise on coffee.

Key features of a Krups brewer

The table shows the key features of Krups coffee brewer:

Feature:	Description:
Control Panel	touch screen
System for cleaning milk	automatic
Coffee strength levels	3
Recipes	espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, ristretto, doppio, hot water
Cups of coffee you can make simultaneously	2
Water tank	removable
Pressure	15
Water tank maximum capacity	57oz
Rinsing program	automatic
Descaling warning	automatic
Colours	black
Languages	18

Accessories of a Krups brewer

• Cups (come in 2) for latte and cappuccino
• Filter cartridge
• Dripping tray

Here’s a customer review of Krups coffee brewer:

This is definitely a “tweener” product – the kind of product that exists in most product categories somewhere between the elite products made for true (and affluent) connoisseurs, and budget versions aimed at people who are just not as interested, picky, or well-funded. On several parameters that matter when making coffee, it’s significantly better than, say, a $30 coffee maker from Target, but it is not as good as a $300 coffee maker. It is exactly what it is supposed to be: a decent step up from the cheapo units, but not quite “high end”.

– Cynesige

How to clean a Krups machine 

Let’s go over how to clean the inside, outside and how to descale a Krups machine. 

How to clean the inside of a Krups machine

Here’s how to keep your Krups machine in top condition: 

• When you’re done with the brewing it’s wise to throw away the used coffee grounds (otherwise your next brew will turn bitter)
• Take off the drip tray throw the water away, rinse and put it back in
• Use kitchen roll to wipe coffee that might have been spilled around the machine

How to clean the surface of a Krups machine

It’s equally important to keep the outside of your Krups machine clean and shiny.

Here’s how to go about it: 

Blend white vinegar with water (equal parts) to create a cleaning solution

Dip a clean cloth in it and wipe the machine all over it

If there are stubborn stains repeat the above step one more time

Use a dry cloth to dry the machine and make it look like brand new

You’re probably thinking ‘Why vinegar?’

It kills bacteria, makes cleaning easy and it’s affordable. 

How to descale a Krups coffee brewer

First off, it’s vital to be observant and see if there are any signs that show your espresso machine needs descaling. The most common ones are:

• Brewing takes longer than usual 
• The machine is making louder noise when brewing
• When the message ‘descaling necessary’ displays on the screen

 Here’s how to descale your machine: 

1. Fill up the water tank with fresh water and give it 2-3 minutes to go through the system
2. It’s wise to opt for the brand’s descaling solution since it’s specifically made for this machine
3. Add the descaling powder (1 sachet) to the water reservoir
4. Press the ‘PROG’ button and let it work its magic for a couple of minutes
5. The process is comprised of 3 stages: the actual descaling and 2 rinsing cycles
6. Once the cycle is completed you’re good to go
7. Before starting with the process is crucial to skim through the instructions on the solution to ensure you use it the right way

How often should you descale your machine? 

It depends a lot on the use. If you brew 4-5 cups day it’s good to descale it once in 2 months. If you brew less than once in 3-4 months will be sufficient.

How to clean Krups coffee machine with tablets

The cleaning tablets of Krups are created for the EA9000 and EA82 which are automatic machines. 

It’s easy to use those tablets and a pack of it contains 100 tablets (you need just 1 every time you clean your brewer) so won’t need to buy another pack any time soon. 

Here’s how to use them: 

1. Place 1 tablet in the group using a block filter
2. Put the group in the machine and press start to get started with the process
3. Let it run through the whole system and once it’s completed you can go ahead and brew espresso coffee
4. You can for 1 more round without any tablet just to make sure the tablet has completely gone from the inside of your espresso machine

How to clean Krups Nespresso machine

Here’s how to clean your Krups Nespresso machine: 

• Ensure that your machine has water in the tank (at least half of it filled with fresh water)
• Take off the used capsule and throw it away 
• Keep the ‘Lungo’ and ‘Espresso’ buttons pressed for about 3-4 seconds
• Both lights will start flashing which means you have to choose one of those to go ahead with the cleaning 
• Pick ‘Lungo’ and give it a couple of minutes to complete the cycle
• You can refill the tank add descaling solution powder and go for another cycle
• Run one more cycle with just water this time to rinse the machine
• Keep the 2 buttons pressed again for 3-4 seconds to exit the cleaning mode and you’re good to go

Let’s wrap it up

Making coffee with a Krups machine is a real treat. It’s wise to clean it regularly and maintain it in top condition; it’s a worthwhile investment to have a Krups machine. Read our guide on how to use a Yabano espresso machine the right way. Who doesn’t like to have delicious espressos and lattes every single day with a touch of a button? Do you know how to clean a farberware coffee maker? You can learn how to clean thoroughly a Mr. Coffee espresso brewer.