The maintenance and cleaning requirements for a coffee machine generally include both daily care and periodic professional servicing. Daily cleaning tasks typically involve:

• Emptying the grounds bin and drip tray to avoid buildup and odors.
• Refilling beans, water, and milk for readiness.
• Rinsing removable parts like filter baskets and portafilters.
• Wiping down the exterior of the machine.
• Cleaning the steam wand immediately after frothing milk.
• Backflushing group heads to prevent residue buildup.
• Soaking and cleaning group gaskets and shower screens.

Weekly or monthly tasks might include rinsing the brewing system, deep cleaning hoppers, and cleaning the grinder with a brush. Descaling the machine to remove mineral deposits is essential, ideally every one to three months depending on water hardness and usage. Professional maintenance every 3-6 months for light use, or quarterly for medium to heavy use, includes:

• Deep cleaning and descaling boilers and internal parts.
• Checking and replacing worn parts such as gaskets.
• Inspecting water flow, heating elements, and pressure.
• Adjusting grinding settings.

Following this routine prevents buildup of coffee oils and limescale that can impact coffee taste and machine performance, extending the machine's lifespan with consistent quality maintenance.