Descaling Breville Espresso machine
Geez. I hate YouTube videos.
- Remove filter from tank
- Mix descaling solution in tank
- Hold power and "dispense 2 shots" for 2 second until flash.
Now in descale mode.
- press "dispense 1 shot" to descale head
- Run steam, about 8 seconds
- Run hot water, about 13 seconds
- Repeat previous 3 steps until tank empty.
- Rinse and refill tank.
Repeat descale sequence with fresh water until tank empty again.
- Replace tank filter
Breville descaler Ingredients from MSDS
| CAS | Proportion |
Citric acid | 77-92-0 | 10 - 30% |
Tartaric acid | 87-69-4 | 1 - 10% |
One online resource recommends 1:1 vinegar to water solution,
or 1Tbsp citric acid/tankfull.