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How to Clean and Maintain Your Bunn Coffee Maker

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  • Updated: April 2, 2023

Easily Clean Your Bunn Coffee Maker

When it comes to keeping your coffee tasting great one of the most important things that you need to do is clean your Bunn coffee machine.

Must-Have Cleaning Supplies

You’ll need a series of different supplies to go through the cleaning process. These include:

  • Vinegar
  • Dishwasher
  • Dish soap
  • Soft cloth
  • Spray head cleaning tool
  • Distilled Water

Cleaning Your Bunn Coffee Machine

  1. Turn off and unplug your coffee maker and let it cool.
  2. Clean off the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth and use a little detergent.
  3. Rinse the exterior surfaces of the machine with warm water and then dry all exterior surfaces.
  4. Clean the spray head of the coffee maker with a cleaning tool to remove minerals.
  5. Clean the fitting for the spray head to remove minerals.
  6. Clean the bypass fitting section of the machine to remove minerals.

Descaling Your Bunn Coffee Machine

  1. Combine 1/3 vinegar with 2/3 distilled water and pour it into water reservoir.
  2. Begin the brewing cycle using the descaling mix.
  3. Discard brewed descaling mix.
  4. Clean spray head and fittings as in the normal cleaning process.
  5. Run two brewing cycles with clean water to remove the descaling mix.

How Often Should I Clean My Bunn Coffee Maker?

Every time that you use your coffee maker you should be cleaning it out. That means wiping down everything you can and rinsing out the machine with soapy water. That doesn’t mean you need to go through the full cleaning process though.

Each month you should be going through a full cleaning process and descaling to make sure that you get rid of any of the buildup that can occur during normal use. By going through this process at least once every month you can reduce the risk of buildup that affects your coffee maker or the flavor of your coffee.

Bunn Coffee Maker Preventative Maintenance

If you want to cut down on the amount of time you need to spend cleaning your coffee maker then you’ll want to go through these preventative maintenance tips to help you out. Preventive maintenance means getting some of the minor things done early so you don’t have to worry about bigger things as much later.

First, make sure you clean the spray head every time you use the machine and give it a deep clean at least every couple of weeks. This will help keep the coffee maker working properly without buildup.

Next, make sure you’re going through the descaling process at least once every month to make sure you’re keeping everything clean and fresh for your next pot of coffee.

Summary

You want to make sure that you’re doing everything you can to clean your coffee maker properly. That’s how you keep your coffee tasting great and your brewer working right.

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How to Clean Bunn Coffee Makers
https://www.coffee-statistics.com/how-to-clean-bunn-coffee-makers/

How to Clean a Bunn Coffee Maker Properly With These 7 Easy Steps
https://coffeeylife.com/how-to-clean-a-bunn-coffee-maker/

How to Clean a Bunn Coffee Maker
https://www.tipsbulletin.com/how-to-clean-a-bunn-coffee-maker/#preventative-maintenance

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