Coffee Machine Health Check

How healthy is your coffee machine?

Let’s find out how your machine is doing.

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Canada

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

India

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kuwait

Norway

Oman

Singapore

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

The Netherlands

UK / England

United States

Other

What kind of coffee machine do you use?

Capsule / Pod Machine

Fully Automatic / Bean-to-Cup Machine

Espresso Machine

Filter / Drip Machine

Not Sure

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Which capsule/pod system does your machine use?

Aldi Expressi

Caffitaly

Dolce Gusto

Keurig K-Cup

K-fee

Lavazza A Modo Mio

Lavazza Blue

Nespresso Original

Nespresso Vertuo

Tchibo Cafissimo

Not Sure

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Other capsule system

Other capsule system:

Which brand is your machine?

Jura

De’Longhi

Breville / Sage

Philips

Not Sure

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Other brand

Other brand:

How old is your coffee machine?

0-3 months

4-12 months

1-2 years

Older than 2 years

On an average day, how many coffees does your machine make?

Less than 1 cup/day

1-2 cups/day

3-4 cups/day

5+ cups/day

More than 10

What water do you use in your machine?

The mineral content of the water you use can have an affect on the lifespan of your machine.

Tap water

Filtered water

Bottled water

Not sure

How often do you change the water inside your water tank/ reservoir?

Changing water regularly prevents biofilm build-up on the internal walls of the machine’s tank, pipes and fittings.

Daily

Weekly

Whenever it is empty

Not sure

Does your machine have a water filter?

Yes

No

Not sure

How often do you replace the water filter?

Replacing the water filter regularly assists in removing any unwanted minerals or particles before the water enters your machine.

Every 2-3 months

4+ months

Never

Other

Other frequency:

When did you last descale your machine?

Descaling removes limescale, mineral and rust build up from your machine’s pipes, pump and heating element. Some machines have a descaling light that reminds you when it’s time to descale. Descaling regularly ensures that your coffee stays hot, tastes good and your machine lasts longer.

In the last 2 months

2-4 months ago

5+ months ago

Not sure

Have never descaled

After making coffee, do you remove the used coffee pod / grounds from your machine?

Removing used pods / coffee grounds immediately after use prevents unwanted coffee oils, smells and bacteria from staying in your brew chamber/ group head.

Yes, straight away

Sometimes

When I need to use the machine next

My machine does this automatically

I didn’t know this mattered

Not sure

How often do you run water through your machine without coffee?

Rinsing your coffee machine before/ after use is an extra step that can clear out any residue that stayed behind after your last brew.

After every use

Daily

Weekly

Never

I didn’t know this mattered

Not sure

When last did you clean your machine?

Cleaning is not the same as descaling. Cleaning removes coffee oils, bacteria and residue that builds in the brew chamber/brew unit and spout of your machine. Cleaning regularly keeps your coffee flowing well, tasting great and ensures that no old residue ends up in your cup.

In the last month

1-3 months ago

4+ months ago

Not sure

Have never cleaned

Do you make milk-based coffee drinks with your machine?

Yes, always

Often

Not really

No

Which milk system do you use?

Built-in milk pipe/system or milk container

Steam wand

Separate milk frother

Not sure

How often do you clean your milk system with a milk system cleaner?

The milk system of your machine is the easiest part to forget, but the most important part to clean. Milk fats and deposits forms bacteria and blockages in the machine. This rancid milk can end up in your drink if not cleaned regulary.

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Longer than a month

Not sure

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Your Personalised Action Plan

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💧 Descaling

💧 Water

🥛 Milk System

🔧 General

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