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Caffenu® Cleaning Tablets

Rid your professional coffee machine of dirty coffee oils, odours and bitter tannins for optimal performance.

When was the last time you cleaned your fully-automatic espresso coffee machine? Automatic espresso coffee machines such as Breville, Jura, Siemens, Delonghi and the list goes on – those coffee makers all need cleaning tablets regularly. The eco-friendly cleaning formula ensures that the brew unit stays free of germs, and oily residues are cleaned out. This does not only guarantee the best tasting coffee, it also prolongs the life span of your coffee machine. So take care of your coffee brewer today.

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The power of Caffenu:

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Shower head after using caffenu cleaning powder
Pod coffee machine

Caution!

Your Machine
needs you

The Caffenu® cleaning tablet removes dirty coffee oils, odours and bitter tannins that collect inside brewing units, pots and filters. With its powerful degreasing agent, it cleans coffee appliances like no water or descaler solution can. Regular cleaning increases the lifespan of your machine and contributes to a perfect coffee taste.

The cleaning tablets are suitable for fully automatic bean to cup coffee machines, espresso coffee machines and filter coffee machines.

Caffenu Cleaning tablets displayed with automatic bean to cup coffee machine

Care

Simple, fast & effective cleaning

The Caffenu® cleaning tablet range takes great care of any coffee equipment. Choose from various grammages such as 1.0g, 1.4g or 2.5g, depending on which size fits your coffee machine best. If in doubt, go for the 1.4g cleaning tablet as it is for universal application and will work on all coffee machines.

Eco power

100% natural and safe to use

Caffenu®’s cleaning tablet formula is eco-friendly, made from biodegradable and organic materials, and 100% phosphate-free and chlorine-free. It dissolves easily and leaves zero residue behind. Using the cleaning tablet regularly will have a positive impact on the lifespan of your machine, and of course, improve the taste of your coffee.

 

Caffenu 14g cleaning tablets displayed next to automatic coffee machine

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How to use the cleaning tablets

Important: Follow cleaning instructions as per your respective manufacturer’s user manual.
Recommended usage: For best results, use after every 100 cups of coffee made or at least once a month.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area and away from foodstuffs.

Find General instructions below, choose the category that applies to your equipment for an easy Step-by-step guide.

General instructions

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Coffee machines with integral cleaning programme

Follow cleaning instructions as per your respective manufacturer’s user manual.

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Coffee machines with chute/chamber for pre-ground coffee

  1. Remove brewing unit out of the machine and rinse thoroughly under running water. Remove remaining grounds, ensure coffee machine is clean and free of coffee. Drip tray and used coffee basket must be empty. Reinsert the rinsed brewing unit.
  2. Place a large cup underneath the coffee spout.
  3. Put one Caffenu® cleaning tablet into the coffee grounds chute.
  4. Press/select the coffee pre-grounds button and select for one cup of coffee (or follow normal procedure for making one cup of coffee from pre-grounds to start the coffee extraction).
  5. When programme is half way through cycle, interrupt by turning the appliance off using the main switch. Let appliance stand for about 5 minutes to allow the solution to take effect. Empty cup.
  6. Switch the appliance on again. Carry out Step 4 to rinse, at least three times or until the water in the cup is clear. Do not add anything to pre-ground chute while carrying out rinsing procedure.
  7. Remove brewing unit out of the machine and rinse thoroughly under running water.
  8. To clean the drip tray and the used coffee basket, either soak it in the cleaning solution from your cup or alternatively place another tablet inside it and fill it up 2/3rds with hot water. Allow the cleaning solution to sit for 5 minutes, then rinse drip tray and used coffee basket thoroughly.

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Coffee machines without chute/chamber for pre-ground coffee

  1. Put one Caffenu® cleaning tablet in a small coffee cup and fill the cup with hot water. Let the solution sit for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove brewing unit out of the machine and rinse thoroughly under running water. Remove remaining grounds, ensure coffee machine is clean and free of coffee. Drip tray and used coffee basket must be empty.
  3. Use the prepared Caffenu® cleaning solution to thoroughly clean the filters, brewing shaft and brewing head as well as the outlet dispensing pipe. A small brush or sponge may be used to aid cleaning.
  4. Let the solution sit for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with hot water, and dry off.
  5. Reinsert the dry brewing unit into the machine.
  6. To achieve the perfect coffee taste, immediately pour away the first cup of coffee.
  7. To clean the drip tray and the used coffee basket, either soak it in the cleaning solution from your cup or alternatively place another tablet inside it and fill it up 2/3rds with hot water. Allow the cleaning solution to sit for 5 minutes, then rinse drip tray and used coffee basket thoroughly.

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Coffee machines with a portafilter/coffee handle without back flushing capability

  1. Turn on machine and fill the water tank of the machine with fresh water.
  2. Place the Caffenu® cleaning tablet inside the filter in the coffee handle.
  3. Clamp the portafilter/coffee handle into the coffee machine.
  4. Place a large coffee cup underneath the coffee spout and press the appropriate button to dispense coffee.
  5. Stop machine and wait approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Remove portafilter/coffee handle and clean coffee head and seal using brush or cloth.
  7. Replace portafilter/coffee handle. Then repeat Step 4 with large cup until the water from the machine runs clear.
  8. In order to achieve the perfect coffee taste, immediately pour away the first cup of coffee.

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Coffee machines with a portafilter/coffee handle with back flushing capability

  1. Ensure machine is turned on.
  2. Place the Caffenu® cleaning tablet inside the blind filter in the coffee handle. Alternatively you can also use a rubber blind filter in your portafilter basket.
  3. Clamp the portafilter/coffee handle into the coffee machine.
  4. Start brew cycle for 10 seconds, then stop for 10 seconds. Repeat the procedure 5 times.
  5. Remove portafilter and start brew cycle; rinse portafilter with water from group head. Remember to also brush group head washer plate and seal.
  6. Reinsert portafilter with no tablet and carry out flushing procedure same as in Step 4 at least twice to rinse.
  7. In order to achieve the perfect coffee taste, immediately make & pour away the first cup of coffee.

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Portafilters, filters, handles, holders, trays and cups

Dissolve 2 Caffenu® cleaning tablets per 1 litre of boiling water in a suitable container. Place objects to clean in solution for about 20 minutes, until parts are clean. Rinse thoroughly afterwards with fresh water.

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Filter Coffee Machines

  1. Fill the water tank of the machine with fresh water.
  2. Place a Caffenu® cleaning tablet in the filter holder/funnel (do not insert the paper filter).
  3. Switch the machine on to let water run through the funnel, where the tablet will be dissolved, and the solution will run into the jug.
  4. Before all the water has run through, remove the jug to stop the flow.
  5. The solution needs to remain in the funnel for 2 minutes.
  6. Replace the jug to activate the flow again and let the remaining solution run through.
  7. Empty the jug and rinse thoroughly.
  8. In order to achieve the perfect coffee taste, immediately pour away the first cup of coffee.

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Thermos flasks, coffee pots

Put a Caffenu® cleaning tablet inside the thermos flasks or inside the coffee pot, fill it up 2/3rds with hot water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the solution to take effect. Then rinse thoroughly with hot water.

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