Descaling Does Your Saeco Coffee Maker Need It?

Descaling Versus Cleaning
Descaling your Saeco Coffee Machine is a separate procedure that you need to carry out from time to time. It is different and a little more involved than cleaning.

While cleaning removes surface marks and dirt and some of the internal residue from the beverage making process it does not deal with any scale build up that results from heating the water.

What is Scale?
If you take a look inside your kettle you may well see a build up of ‘fur’ or scale on both the inside and the element. This is caused by Calcium and Magnesium salts dissolved in the water which become less soluble when the water is heated so they are deposited as scale. Sometimes you can also see scale around the steam jet holes of your steam iron.

Without going into the chemistry water scale, boiler scale and kettle scale or ‘fur’ are all one and the same thing. It occurs because water containing these salts is heated. The ‘hardness’ of the water determining how bad the problem can become.

And it is a real problem in some areas and certainly is something that has to be guarded against in any industry using boilers and water heating processes.

How is Scale Removed?
Larger installations using boilers try to minimize its occurrence by chemically treating the water. But smaller domestic appliances such as an iron or a coffee maker are treated periodically with a mildly acidic solution to dissolve the scale. Descaling solution can be purchased from many appliance centers.

Some folk are aware that vinegar is acidic but it should not be used for on your Saeco coffee machine. In fact Philips explicitly state “Never use vinegar or vinegar-based products”

If you wish to make your own descaling solution one party has this recipe.

“Mix 1 tablespoon of citric acid with about 1 pint of water. Make sufficient to fill the water tank on your Saeco.”

And the difference for those that are interested is that vinegar is acetic acid whereas the this is solution is citric acid.
(Note that this is not officially sanctioned by Philips And this article is not endorsing the method. It is provided as information only)

What About Your Saeco Coffee Maker?
Well obviously water is being heated to make your chosen beverage. So depending on the ‘hardness’ of your water scale may be an issue for you. Some users recommend only filling their coffee maker with bottled water but this seems a bit extreme if you have a reasonable water supply. One of the main reasons cited is taste but using bottled water may also be beneficial for scale.

Either way your Saeco has a descaling program which lights an icon when it needs to be done. And Philips strongly recommends it be carried to avoid possible damage to the machine.

Saeco Descaling Procedure

Notes:
For Saeco’s with a water filter it is imperative to remove the holder and cartridge before starting.

To run the descaling procedure the coffee machine must remain connected to the power supply. BE AWARE that the unit is live.

Procedure

1. Empty the contents of the bottle into the water tank and add 1 litre of cold water

2. Turn on the machine and draw out 3-4 cups of solution from the brew spout and then 1/4 cup from the hot water/steam spout.

3. Wait 5 minutes and repeat until all the solution is out of the machine.

4. Rinse the water tank with fresh water.

5. Refill the water tank with fresh water and follow the steps 2 and 3 to thoroughly rinse the machine.

Buy descaling solution for your Saeco coffee machine at Segafredo Australia web site 

 

Saeco Coffee Machines – The Finest Italian Coffee Machine with Stress-Free Feature

There are nearly hundreds of espresso machines on the market today, within the typical fair you will see at your own nearby shops up to the more classy units that are only offered from specialty stores and online. If you are really into your espresso you may certainly possess your best of the line coffee machine such as the Saeco coffee machines, but if you’re still within the fence and curious if they are really worth the extra money, please read on.

The very first thing you must know about the Saeco type is that they are relatively new to the industry, the business was introduced in 1981 and they developed the very first automated espresso machine a couple of short years later. Just what exactly many individuals do not understand is Saeco got the much older Gaggia Company despite the fact that these machines are nonetheless made as their personal brand they have enclosed Saeco styles into various of their domestic products. The bottom line about this amazing company is this, they may perhaps just be a little over 3 decades old but in this period they have transform into a world leader of home espresso devices (according to GFK a European data reporting firm).

The Coffee Machines

The next matter in your thoughts is probably the Saeco coffee machines themselves. Just how fine do they hold up and therefore are they easy to navigate are common questions. Obviously, when you ask the company all of the answers to these questions are usually in the affirmative naturally, to be sure the best bet is simply to examine the testimonials coming from people who truly own the devices. The following are some of the basic reviews regarding the Saeco coffee machine.

Several customers have mentioned that break downs were regular, and according to your location and the actual come back policy of the seller you purchase it from, this might be a problem. In case your machine isn’t functioning, it truly does not matter how effective a cup of espresso it is designed to make would taste! The right way to lessen your own concerns is actually to speak to customer support upfront about the certain product you are looking for. While they may give you, the things they suppose you need to hear you can still get a good sense based on how surely they know their product and how eager they can be to talk over any issues. When they strike you off, it might be time to look somewhere else!

Followers of the Saeco coffee machine will tell you they like the automatic nature of these machines. They are simpler to operate other than several more advanced labels and still achieve a tasty cup of Joe. Often times coffee lovers will tell you, the perfect cup of coffee is made by means of milling the coffee apart etc… Well, that may be a matter of thought as a number of Saeco coffee machines owner’s indicate they can’t tell the difference and they are in love with their own machines.

As you can see you can find a good split on the benefits and drawbacks for Saeco coffee machines, overall the nice reviews have outweighed the bad and if you consider the rise of this company through the actual ranks it is evident they’re doing something right. Contemplate your personal espresso considerations carefully right before buying a specific model of Saeco coffee machines then investigate the model and enjoy.

Buy Philips Saeco Exprelia on line

The Philips Saeco Exprelia coffee machine is finally available in Australia, and we’re selling them! If you want a super automatic, beautifully designed coffee machine, look no further.

If you are looking for a review on the Saeco Exprelia, this site will help you out.

 

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First Review of New Saeco Xelsis coffee machine

The Xelsis (pronounced Sell-sis) is the latest offering by Saeco in Australia hitting shop floors over the next few weeks; and after our initial testing, this machine should prove to be a winner.
The first thing I noticed about this beast after opening the box is the build quality, at 17kg this is the Sherman tank of coffee machines, with full stainless steel finish and quality hinges and other fittings it’s very hard to fault.
The Xelsis has 6 user profiles, with the ability to programme 6 different beverages per profile, overkill? Perhaps, but you can be certain all tastes will be catered for. The profiles are simple to programme using the touch screen, however do allow 5-10 min to set up all beverage options.

When set allows a true two button operation (select profile, select beverage) The downfall of many fully automatic machines in the past has been the quality of the milk froth, the Xelsis overcomes this with a clever 2 jet steaming device. Being too scared to take apart this machine I can only assume from what I can see that there are two separate jets that lead into the frothing jug, one flowing steam, the other flowing air to create a nice consistent micro foam in the jug. In practice this works extremely well, and coupled with Saeco’s usual high quality espresso this will keep 99.9% of the cafe set very happy.
Are there any weaknesses I could spot? The cover for where the milk jug connects (magnetically) when the jug is not in use would go missing pretty quickly in my house; the dreg drawer is small for a machine with 6 user profiles, and I can’t set my name against a profile (you get a little icon instead) but these are pretty small gripes against what should be a class leading machine.

There are more reviews about the Xelsis available on http://saecocoffeemachines.com.au

For more information please visit our web site www.espressoitalia.com.au or have a look our videos in YouTube.

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Espresso Italia Staff

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What goes on inside domestic coffee machine?

Saeco Single Boiler

So, what exactly what goes on inside domestic espresso machines; a common question asked is….

“Is this a single or twin boiler coffee machine?”

The answer is a little more complicated than it first appears.

Let me explain…

We´ll begin with the pump. 18 Bar, 15 Bar, 9 Bar…what’s the difference? In reality, not much. As long as the machine has a pump, you can ignore the “Bar” ratings. The rating relates to maximum output under ideal conditions, but in reality most domestic machines have extraction pressures around 9 Bar.

The pump feeds water to the boiler or thermoblock for brewing the espresso; in most domestic machines usually it’s the same boiler that is used to produce the steam for frothing milk. Thus, this is referred to as a single boiler system.  To compensate for the temperature difference between steam and espresso, on earlier or entry level machines you either had to wait for the boiler to cool, or manually cool by drawing water through it, hence the introduction of twin boiler and rapid steam models.

Twin Boilers and Rapid Steam…

In a twin boiler setup, you have one boiler dedicated for steam, one for espresso, both operating at different temperatures; however in many twin setups there is a single pump feeding water to both boilers, meaning you cannot steam milk and make espresso simultaneously.  To be able to do this you need twin boilers and twin pumps.

Rapid steam, is a term used by Saeco to describe it’s ‘dual purpose’ boiler system.  Put simply it’s a single boiler single pump system that works as quickly and efficiently as a twin boiler single pump system.  This is achieved with software that can thermostatically control boiler temperature very quickly.

So the answer to the question “is it a single boiler or twin boiler machine?” could be…

Twin boiler, Twin Pump exaples Saeco Royal Cappuccino ,  Saeco Xelsis

Twin Boiler, Single Pump examples Saeco Royal Professional ,  Saeco Incanto Deluxe

Single Boiler, Rapid Steam examples Saeco Odea Giro ,  Saeco Talea and Saeco Syntia

Single Boiler examples Saeco Odea Go ,  Saeco XSmall,

Each of the above formats work well for their intended use (e.g if you very rarely make milk based coffee beverages, consider the cost savings on a single boiler machine).  So when purchasing, give consideration to it’s intended use, consult a professional, and choose the option that best suit’s the application rather than getting caught up too much in the boiler debate.

For more information please visit our web site www.espressoitalia.com.au or have a look our video in  YouTube.

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Sean Tuhakaraina

“Cheap” Saeco coffee machines from Bigpond

Can you buy a cheap coffee machine from websites such as bigpond? The short answer is yes, however it may not be the best  idea.

There is a saying; if something appears too good to be true, it probably is. Yes, these machines are genuine Saeco models, however they are not intended, manufactured, or packaged specifically for the Australian market and have not been imported through approved channels. This is known as ‘grey market importing’.

What this means for you as a consumer is that you may not receive the full product support that you have come to expect from your Saeco purchases. An example of this can be seen as soon as you open the box, if the machine was destined for a market such as Italy, the power supply cable will be different, so will need an adaptor and/or modification. Grey market imports carry very little support from the authorized importers as model and product variations may also not meet mandatory safety and certification requirements specific to each country.

As with any product buying a Saeco coffee machine from an approved importer will ensure the product and associated service will have you enjoying hassle free, great tasting coffee for many years to come instead of leaving a bitter taste in your mouth.

Do your self a favor, research your product and buy from an authorized Saeco distributor.

Saving $100 NOW could cost you much more in the long run!!!