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Cleaning Pods Guide for Nespresso® Vertuo®

Your Vertuo® Machine Cleaning Guide with Tips & Tricks

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Nespresso® Vertuo® Cleaning Pods Tips & Tricks

Is your Nespresso® VertuoLine® brewing bad coffee? If you are facing weak flow or unpleasant-tasting coffee, it’s probably time to clean your Vertuo® machine. Check out our top Tips & Tricks for cleaning your Vertuo® pod machine right here.
RECOMMENDED USAGE: Use one cleaning pod weekly (recommended). Use at least once a month or after every 30 cups.
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Short Version: Cleaning In 4 Easy Steps

Step 1: Insert

Insert pod like you would a coffee pod. Close machine & lock machine.

Step 2: Brew

Press button swiftly 3 times to start the cleaning cycle.

Step 3: Eject

Eject and dispose of the cleaning pod. Close & lock machine.

Step 4: Rinse

Press button swiftly 3 times to start the rinsing cycle.

Power Tip

Soak your pod basket and drip tray in container with cleaning solution for 2 minutes, then rinse with water.

Full Version: Full and Extended Instructions

General Instructions BEFORE CLEANING for ALL Vertuo®* Machines: Rinse the water tank and refill it with fresh water. • Check for any coffee pods and empty the pod basket. • Take out and rinse the drip tray, then leave aside. • Position a container with at least 34 fl oz / 1 L capacity under the coffee spout. *Estimated Cleaning Duration: 10 – 15 minutes.

NOTE*: If machine light flashes red, or cycle does not begin: Open machine and ensure capsule is inserted correctly and level; repeat step 4 & 5.

  1. Ensure you’ve followed general instructions before cleaning.
  2. Turn on the machine until the light is steady.
  3. Insert a Caffenu® cleaning pod.
  4. Lock the machine head.
  5. Press the button swiftly three times within two seconds to start cleaning (±1½ mins until flow starts). Cleaning takes 5-7 minutes. Light will turn steady once finished.
  6. Remove the pod carefully. CAUTION! Hot!
  7. Remove pod basket and dispose of cleaning pod.
  8. Rinse the pod basket and place it back. Put empty container under spout.
  9. Fill the water tank.
  10. Repeat steps 2, 4, and 5 for rinsing (without inserting a pod).
  11. Gently wipe down the machine and inside the machine head.
  12. Machine is now ready to use

 

 

 

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Cleaning pods for Nespresso® Vertuo®

Having issues with the flow and taste of your coffee? This can finally be fixed with the cleaning pod for Nespresso® Vertuo®. Watch this step-by-step video and learn how to clean your machine!

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