Also clean the capsule container the same way. Without proper cleaning, your drip tray will grow bacteria and mold.
Let the lid and water tank air dry before reassembling. You can also dry it with a clean cloth. Avoid letting water sit in the water tank. It can start growing mold or bacteria.
The detector lens is located inside the machine. You can get to it once you remove the maintenance module, which is attached to the drip tray and holds the cups.
The coffee outlet is the place where the coffee drains into your cup. Use the cloth to wipe away any buildup. Wipe down the outside edges and the inside walls where the capsule holder goes.
Never submerge any of the parts in water or other liquid.
If you connect your machine to the online app, the app will tell you when your machine needs to be descaled. If you need to buy descaling solution, you can find it on the Nespresso website here.
The VertuoLine has one button you need to hold for around seven seconds. The Pixie, Inissia, and CitiZ models have two flashing buttons you hold at the same time for approximately three seconds. For the Prodigio, press the three coffee buttons at the same time. Hold them for three to six seconds.
Nespresso descaling solution can be found here.
You can make a solution with citric acid. Use 1 part citric acid to 20 parts water. You can also use lemon juice or vinegar. Mix equal parts of either liquid with equal parts water. If you use citric acid or lemon juice, rinse the machine twice before making coffee. If you use vinegar, run five rinse cycles.
When the machine stops pushing the water through the outlet, it is done.
Reassemble the machine once you’ve rinsed and dried the parts.
Place clean water into the water tank and hit the blinking lights to repeat the rinsing process once more.
Let the machine dry for at least 10 minutes before you use again.
