How To Clean Nespresso Vertuoline Plus
How To Descale Nespresso Vertuo Plus, Vertuo Next and Vertuo
If your Nespresso VertuoPlus machine is showing a half red and half green or yellow light, then it is time to deep clean your coffee maker. The water used to brew your pods contains minerals that build up inside your machine; descaling removes those minerals. If left untreated, these minerals can have a negative impact on the temperature and taste of your coffee as well as the machine's water flow. If your Nespresso machine is not pumping water, it is because of this scale buildup.
Keep reading to learn more about how to descale your Nespresso machine, with step by step instructions for Vertuo models. To begin the process, you will need a descaling solution kit like one of those we review below.
Descaling a Nespresso Machine
How Often To Descale Nespresso Machines
In addition to weekly cleaning, Nespresso recommends you descale your machine every 3 months or 300 capsules, whichever comes first. If your tap has "hard water," meaning it contains higher level of minerals, then you should do this more frequently. If you are not sure about the level of minerals in your water, you can click here to get a low-cost water testing kit.
Many Nespresso models, including Vertuo machines, will have a light that will let you know that it is time to descale your machine. On the VertuoPlus, the light will most likely be half red half green, though the green may look yellow to some people. On other Vertuo models like the Next, Vertuo and Evoluo, it will be a blinking orange light. You can still use your machine a few times after this warning light turns on, but it's best to descale soon as possible.
If your Nespresso machine is not pumping water, that is another sign that it is time to descale your brewer.
It takes around 20 minutes to finish the process. It cannot be stopped so be sure to start only once you have all of the supplies you need and have enough time to finish it.
Why Descaling Nespresso With Vinegar Is A Bad Idea
Nespresso warns that you should NOT descale your machine with vinegar. White vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid. This specific type of acid can wear down metal and cause your machine to leak. As a result, using vinegar to descale your Nespresso can void the warranty on your machine.
Instead of damaging your machine by using vinegar, you can use one of these descaling kits to maintain your Nespresso machine. These kits contain safer and effective types of cleansing acids.
Nespresso Vertuo Descaling Liquid Kit Reviews
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Nespresso Descaling Solution
This is the official descaling solution kit made by Nespresso. It is compatible with all machine models. This descaling solution will gently eliminate the lime scale that has built up in your machine. Each pack contains 2 kits, so you'll get two total uses out of it.
Impresa Coffee Machine Descaler
The Impresa descaler is a top selling coffee machine deep cleaner. It uses citric and sulfamic acids. Both are gentle on metal and aluminum. A pack has two bottles, each enough solution for two uses.
De'Longhi EcoDecalk Descaler
The De'Longhi Descaler is another Amazon customer favorite. It is made in Italy with high quality, plant-based lactic acid. This solution can be used to solve a descaling issue with any Nespresso machine, including those made by Breville. A 16.90 fl oz bottle contains enough solution for up to 5 uses.
Descaling Nespresso Vertuoline – Step by Step
How To Descale Nespresso VertuoPlus
You need a descaling solution. Your machine manual has instructions on how to descale with a solution kit. If you would like to see an illustrated step by step on descaling Nespresso Vertuoplus, click on the link and see pages 21-23 in the user manual.
- Turn the machine on by pressing the button.
- Eject any used capsule. Push the lever down to close the machine.
- Push the lever for 3 seconds to turn off the machine. Empty the cup support and capsule container.
- Add the solution and water to the tank, following the instructions on your kit.
- Start descaling by pushing the button and lever down at the same time for 3 seconds. An orange light will turn on.
- Press the lever down one time in the next 2 minutes to select descaling. An orange light will come on.
- Place a 20 fl oz bowl under the coffee outlet.
- Click on the button to start descaling. The machine will stop when the process is done.
- Empty and rinse the water tank and cup support. Then fill the tank with fresh water and put it back.
- Push the button again to rinse the machine. It will stop when it is complete, but you can also stop the process by pushing the button once the orange light flashes every 2 seconds.
- Press the button and the lever down for 3 seconds to exit descaling mode. The light should turn green.
- Let the machine sit and dry for 10 minutes before use.
How To Descale Nespresso Vertuo Next
You need a descaling solution. Your machine manual has instructions on how to descale with a solution kit. If you would like to see an illustrated step by step on descaling Nespresso Vertuo Next, please click to see pdf pages 21-23 in the user manual.
- Empty the capsule container. Remove the drip tray and empty it.
- Add the solution and water to the tank, following the instructions on your solution.
- Close and lock the machine to turn it on. Allow it to heat up. When the light stops flashing, the machine has finished heating up.
- Open the machine head and empty any used capsule. Close the machine and leave the lever in unlocked position towards the front.
- Press and hold the button for at least 7 seconds to enter descaling mode. The button will blink rapidly when it is ready. You then have 45 seconds to start the next steps in the process.
- Turn the lever left towards the lock symbol, then unlock by turning right. Hold the button in the unlocked position for at least 7 seconds.
- Place a container that is at least 34 fl oz under the coffee outlet.
- To start descaling, turn the lever left to lock the machine. Push the button. The machine will stop when the first descaling phase is done.
- Empty and rinse the water tank, drip tray and cup support.
- Fill the water tank with fresh water. Push the button to rinse the machine.
- When the light stops flashing and becomes steady, the process is done.
- Let the machine sit and dry for at least 10 minutes.
How To Descale Nespresso Vertuo Machine
You need a descaling solution. Your manual has instructions on how to descale. You may also see pdf pages 18-19 in the Nespresso Vertuo manual.
- Empty the capsule container and drip tray.
- Add the solution and water to the tank, following the instructions on your descaling kit.
- Turn the machine on and wait for the light to steady to signal that the machine is heated.
- Open the machine and empty any used capsules. Close the machine and leave the lever in unlocked position towards the front.
- Hold the button for 7 seconds to enter descaling mode. The button will blink rapidly when ready. You then have 45 seconds to start the next steps.
- Turn the lever left towards the lock symbol and then turn right to unlock. Hold the button in the unlocked position for 7 seconds.
- Place a 20 fl oz container under the outlet.
- To start, turn the lever left to lock the machine. Push the button. It will stop when the first phase of descaling is done.
- Empty and rinse the water tank, drip tray and cup support.
- Fill more than half of the tank with fresh water. Push the button to rinse the machine. It will stop when complete.
- Push the button for 7 seconds to exit the descaling mode. The button will become steady.
- Let the machine sit for 10 minutes to dry before use.
For future reference, bookmark this page for a guide to other light alerts your machine may display.
Now that your Nespresso machine is ready, stock up on your favorite pods or try something new. For inspiration, see our buying guides. Shop by caffeine level or by intensity level.
If you also have an Original line brewer, bookmark our guide to descaling a Nespresso Lattissima, CitiZ, Essenza, Pixie or Creatista machine.
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