The brewing group is the heart of every coffee machine—it’s where the brewing process takes place. Due to constant contact with coffee grounds, hot water, and grease, residues build up there, affecting not only its function but also the quality of the coffee. Cleaning with coffee oil remover and maintenance with lubricating grease are therefore important to prevent damage and maintain the perfect coffee taste.
Step-by-step instructions for cleaning the brew group
🧼 Step-by-step cleaning instructions for the brewing unit with ceragol ultra products
🛠️ Materials Needed:
✅ Fresh water
✅ Soft brush or paintbrush
✅ Lint-free cloth
✅ ceragol ultra cleaning tablets or cleaning powder for removing coffee grease
✅ ceragol ultra Function Oil for lubrication
🔧 Step 1: Preparation
Switch off the coffee machine and unplug it.
Carefully remove the brewing unit from the machine.
🧽 Step 2: Rough cleaning
Rinse the brew group thoroughly under lukewarm water.
Remove visible coffee residue with a brush or soft cloth.
Check the fine filter for blockages –
clean carefully with a brush or needle if necessary.
🫧 Step 3: Deep cleaning with ceragol ultra Coffee Clean
For more heavily soiled brew groups:
Spray the brew group generously with ceragol ultra Coffee Clean.
Allow the cleaner to take effect for a short time (approx. 1–2 minutes)
and then rinse thoroughly with water.
🔩 Step 4: Maintain seals and mechanics
Apply a small amount of ceragol ultra Function Oil to the rubber seals of the brewing unit.
For fully automatic coffee machines, also lightly grease the guide rails of the brewing unit
to ensure smooth operation.
🔙 Step 5: Reinsert the brewing group
Allow the brew group to dry completely
before reinserting it into the machine.
💦 Step 6: Run cleaning programme / backwash
Plug the power cord back in and switch on the machine.
➡️ For fully automatic coffee machines:
Start the automatic cleaning program
and use a ceragol ultra cleaning tablet or 1 measuring spoon of cleaning powder.
➡️ For portafilter machines (with backflush function):
Insert the blind filter, add a cleaning tablet or 1 measuring spoon of powder
and perform the backflush according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
💡 Tips for regular cleaning:
✔ Daily: Briefly rinse the brewing unit, empty the coffee grounds container and drip tray.
✔ Weekly: Thoroughly clean the brewing unit and lubricate it with Function Oil.
✔ Every 14 days: Run the cleaning program or backwash with a cleaning tablet/powder.
✅ Done!
Your brew group is now hygienically clean, well maintained, and fully functional—
for the best coffee enjoyment and a long service life for your machine. ☕✨
