Coffee machines, kettles, microwaves and countertop equipment

Coffee machines, kettles, microwaves and countertop equipment: descaling and care.

Common failure modes

• Scale in a heating element
• A blocked brew path
• A worn seal

Procedures

• How to descale a coffee maker, and whether you can use vinegarLimescale builds up inside any machine that heats water, and in a coffee machine it shows up as slower brewing, a cooler
• How to descale a kettle, and whether vinegar is safe to use in itLimescale is the chalky white crust that grows on the bottom of a kettle in a hard water area. It slows the boil, raises

Where this stops

Opening a microwave oven cabinet is never covered.