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How do you descale your Senseo Original?

You can descale a Philips Senseo Original by cleaning your machine with a descaler twice. Rinse it with tap water two times after this too. In this article, we'll explain what you need exactly and how to do this.

Get started with descaling

Descaling a Senseo

On this page, we'll explain how to descale your Senseo Original coffee machine step by step. We'll go through the following steps:

  • Step 1. Start the first descaling cycle.
  • Step 2. Start the second descaling cycle.
  • Step 3. Start the rinsing cycle.
  • Step 4. Complete the rinsing cycle.

You need:

  • Senseo descaler
  • Container of 1.5L
  • Measuring cup
  • Used coffee pad

How often should you descale?

You should descale your Senseo Original once every 3 months. Does your water contain a lot of limescale? You should descale your machine more often. It's important to descale your coffee machine. This will help you to retain the flavor of your coffee and prevent errors. In addition, you extend the lifespan of your machine that way.

Step 1: start the first descaling cycle

Fill water tank
  1. Fill a pitcher with 1L of water.
  2. Add half of the descaler to the water.
  3. Pour the descaling mixture into the water tank.
  4. Place the water tank into the machine.
  5. Turn on the machine.
  6. Place the 1-cup pad holder with a used coffee pad into the machine.
  7. Place a container under the coffee outlet.
  8. Press the 2-cup button a couple of times, until the water tank is empty.

Step 2: start the second descaling cycle

Descale the machine
  1. Fill a pitcher with 1L of water again.
  2. Add the other half of the descaler to the water.
  3. Pour the descaling mixture into the water tank.
  4. Place the water tank into the machine.
  5. Replace the 1-cup pad holder with the 2-cup pad holder and a different used coffee pad.
  6. Place the empty container under the coffee outlet again.
  7. Press the 2-cup button a couple of times, until the water tank is empty.

Step 3: start the rinsing cycle

Rinse the water tank
  1. Replace the 2-cup pad holder with an empty 1-cup pad holder.
  2. Rinse the water tank under the faucet.
  3. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the 'Max' level.
  4. Place the water tank back into the machine.
  5. Place an empty container under the coffee outlet.
  6. Press the 2-cup button a couple of times, until the water tank is empty.

Step 4: complete the rinsing cycle

Rinse Senseo
  1. Rinse the water tank under the faucet.

  2. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the 'Max' level.

  3. Place the water tank back into the machine.

  4. Place an empty container under the coffee outlet.

  5. Press the 2-cup button a couple of times, until the water tank is empty.

  6. You've now completed the descaling process.

Ruben
Article by:
Ruben Coffee Machine Expert.
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