Instruction coffee preparation with a fully automatic coffee maker

Finding the right coffee bean: Arabica beans are particularly popular for fully automatic coffee machines with cappuccino, latte macchiato and espresso functions. The beans have a mild and aromatic taste. If you love different beans in your family, choose a fully automatic machine with two bean compartments. Also, find an optimal container for airtight storage of the beans, because oxygen attacks the aroma.

The grind: Read the operating instructions for your fully automatic espresso machine thoroughly to know which settings produce which result. Use the right water: Since tap water often cannot cope with the pressure in the machine, we recommend using still bottled water or a water filter for your fully automatic coffee machine.

Turn on your fully automatic machine so that it can preheat. Fill the machine with water, beans and, if necessary, milk. Small hint: Always fill only as many beans as you use, otherwise they will lose their flavor over time.

Place your cup or mug on the designated spot. If you want to brew more coffee, an automatic coffee maker with a jug function is recommended.Select the preparation method. In high-quality automatic coffee machines, there are up to 25 different grinds and coffee specialties that can be prepared.

If your espresso machine does not have a milk container, you can already froth or heat milk during the brewing time. Enjoy the coffee of your choice. It is also important to clean the fully automatic machine thoroughly. This should be done at least once a week.

To clean the brewing unit, rinse it with clean water after the last coffee draw. You can easily remove the last coffee residues with a brew group cleaner. All sieves, drip grids and drip trays must be emptied and cleaned. The nozzle of the milk foam unit is cleaned very thoroughly under hot water. The water tank is emptied.

The following additional precautions will keep your coffee machine in pristine condition for a long time: In addition to daily cleaning, you should perform descaling every few weeks to keep the fine lines of the coffee machine clear. How often this is necessary depends on the individual amount of coffee consumed. Many fully automatic machines report the necessity automatically. Please proceed according to your manufacturer's instructions. This is described in the operating instructions. Only use descaler approved by the manufacturer and expressly suitable for coffee machines. Seals and valves could otherwise be damaged and a loss of warranty cannot be ruled out. The water tank also needs a thorough cleaning every few days. It's easy to do by hand or, if that's possible, in a dishwasher.>A special brush can be used to remove stuck coffee dust from the grinder. The nozzles of the milk foam unit can be cleaned effortlessly with a pipe cleaner or a special brush.