How to clean and maintain my Philips Baristina Espresso Machine

Find out how to clean and maintain your Philips Baristina Espresso Machine and its parts in the article and videos below.

Rinsing your Philips Baristina Espresso Machine

Before using the machine for the first time, it's important to rinse it. Also, if the machine has not been used for a week or more, it's recommended to rinse it again.

Here are the steps to follow:
 

1. Insert the portafilter into the machine.
    

2. Fill the water tank with fresh water and place it back in the machine.
    

3. Place a large coffee mug with a volume of at least 150 ml under the coffee spout.
    

4. Press and hold the Boost button for three seconds until the button starts blinking slowly.
    

5. The machine will start heating up and rinsing water from the coffee spout into the cup. The Boost button will blink slowly during this process.
    

6. When the Boost light stops blinking, the machine has finished rinsing.
    

Cleaning the portafilter
 

It is essential to rinse the portafilter at the end of the day to maintain its cleanliness and ensure the quality of your coffee. Here's how you can do it:

 

1. Start by emptying the portafilter.
    

2. Rinse it with hot water under the tap. You can use a mild, odorless detergent to clean it.
    

3. While rinsing, turn the portafilter to make sure every side is cleaned, and press the ejection button several times.
    

4. Rinse the portafilter under the tap and dry the portafilter with a clean and dry cloth.
    

If you want to thoroughly clean the portafilter, follow these steps:

 

1. Take a bowl with lukewarm water and add some mild washing-up liquid.
    

2. Make sure the handle is not submerged and let the portafilter soak for 10 minutes in the bowl.
    

3. Rinse the portafilter under the tap and dry it with a clean and dry cloth.

Cleaning detachable parts

You can clean all detachable parts with hot water and a mild, odorless washing-up liquid. Dry the parts with a clean and dry cloth. 

Important note:
Only the drip tray and drip tray cover are dishwasher safe.

Clean the exterior of the machine, bean container and grinder outlet

To keep your coffee machine clean, wipe the inside of the bean container and the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth. Then, use a dry cloth to wipe them dry. Finally, clean the grinder outlet using a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth.