Cleaning Sage / Breville Bambino Plus

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Cleaning Sage / Breville Bambino Plus

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IMPORTANT - I messed up ;-), and figured something out, please read the description below for more info.
Due to popular demand, I've created this guide to descaling, cleaning & backflushing with the Sage or Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine.
A quick note first about a mistake I made while backflushing. Loads of other people have noted in forum threads etc., that they can't get the backflushing to work properly, the cleaning tablet doesn't dissolve, etc.,
When I was doing this, I couldn't see the lights around the buttons due to the studio lighting reflecting off the machine, but I could see on the video that it didn't appear that I was actually in the backflushing cycle here. So I doubled back & did it again, and I've figured something out.
1: I'm an idiot.
2: If the machine isn't blinking the 1 and 2 cup shot buttons intermittently to prompt you to backflush, all you're going to do when you follow the instructions, is to re-program the single shot button to the max length.
Meaning, that if you press the one and two cup shot buttons for five seconds as per the instructions, or however long you want, and then press the single shot button, you're now into re-programming the single shot button, and you'll just basically do one backflush for about 60 seconds.
So - if you want to do a backflush without the machine automatically going into the backflush cycle after 200 shots or whatever it actually is - just do a manual backflush.
To do this, whack your cleaning tablet in, and then pull a shot four or five times, basically until your tablet has more or less fully dissolved and is now sitting as soapy bubbles in the drip tray. Just remove the portafilter and have a look after four shots, if the tablet has gone, start rinsing, if not give it another shot.
Then empty the drip tray, and pull a couple more shots until the water going into the drip tray is now clean, and you're done.
That's just the backflushing, I didn't mess up the rest ;-), so you can watch the video for descaling and cleaning the steam wand tip, etc.
Please ignore the fact that I've put a bowl under the group when backflushing, I was mindlessly following the instructions when I did this ;-), but it seems the instructions are currently out of date - at the time they were created, the machine shipped with a cleaning disk with a hole in, so water would come out of the portafilter. Now, though, the Bambino Plus has a blind backflushing disk, so the water doesn't come through the portafilter, it goes directly into the drip tray, so you don't need a jug or bowl when backflushing. You do need a large container when doing the descaling though.
Also, the thinner needle bit on the steam tip cleaner is intended for cleaning the holes in the basket.
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@bensimms7294 Жыл бұрын

Don't know if others have mentioned - but it IS possible to force a backflush outside of the 200-shot cycle. Press and Hold 2-Cup and Steam buttons for 5 seconds when the machine is in standby - then go from there :)

@NoZenith Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this. Bravo says to hold the one cup and 2 cup for 5 seconds and it doesn't do anything different than holding the one cup into cup for 2 seconds which enters the shot timer modification mode. Very frustrating hahaha.

@deborahc.3802 3 жыл бұрын

You are my hero. I cleaned mine yesterday, but when no water came out of the portafilter during the process, I figured something was wrong. That brought me to your video and the correct instructions. Thank you so much. As someone else mentioned, Breville should hire you! Love this machine, by the way. Have had it for just over a year, along with the breville dose control pro. I debated between that set and the barista express. Very happy with my decision. And your videos are very helpful. Cheers from Canada!

@dirkdiggler69 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@miclaire7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your clear instructions, Breville should hire you...

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks :-)

@9385dee7 2 жыл бұрын

I've had this machine for close to three years. Everytime I go to clean it and follow the instructions I am beyond confused. This video is clear and concise. Thank you!!

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! :-), happy to help.

@ann-katrinefredenslund5205 Жыл бұрын

What to do without your videos 😍 So much easier to undestand watching you than reading the manual 🤩

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann, Glad you are finding my videos helpful :-) Cheers Kev

@SharonRitchie-uh4ff Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! I watched a few of these and was confused because my machine wasn't doing what the video showed. You are the first that really explained the steps and the differences to the Breville instructions. Cheers

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, Glad you found my video helpful :-) Cheers Kev

@ashleyforbes454 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting together this comprehensive video - I have struggled to find decent videos in the past! 😁

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 👍

@yourvbsx Жыл бұрын

I was planning on getting this machine and I’m a barista at sbux , this is exactly how we clean our mastrenas at closing. Wow great video.

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Glad my video helped :-)

@kabuverdiano 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Finally a video that actually helped me 😄 I was thinking I ruined the machine because no water was coming out😅

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of assistance 👍😎

@michellehorne1883 Жыл бұрын

phew! what a relief. i was certain that i flooded my machine when i noticed that the bowl didn't have much water in it but that the drip tray was full. your explanation is wonderful. thank you!

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Glad you found my video helpful Michelle :-)

@reecebrfc1995 Жыл бұрын

Come back to this video every time I need to do the cycles. Thankyou 😊

@ecatruss Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@fLaMePr0oF Жыл бұрын

While you can backflush this way it is not running the actual cleaning cycle, this only activates after 200 shots and is indicated by the single and double shot lights flashing alternately (also while the cleaning cycle is running). In this case, the cycle runs several times in order to properly dissolve and flush through the tablet - what you actually just did was a single shot quantity set. Tip for de-scaling - don't waste money on sachets of descaler, just buy citric acid powder in bulk (which is what the sachets contain) and use 25g per cycle, WAY cheaper and the product also has many other uses...

@wingzero8556 Жыл бұрын

Why is your comment not higher???? Mine had the one shot and two shot lights blinking constantly and it kept running a cleaning cycle over and over again. Thought my machine was stuffed. Eventually went back to standby and we're all good. Also, I can't get it to start the cleaning cycle from off, I need to turn the machine on, get the blinking one shot two shot lights then press them both for 5 seconds to go into cleaning mode for it to start.

@chelseaarjun 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comment. I had to do the same. Turn on by pressing and holding the 1 cup 2 cup for 5 seconds then press either 1 cup for the lights to flash and then again press and hold 1 cup and 2 cup buttons for the machine to enter the cleaning cycle

@laurajreed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I learned enough to go ahead with cleaning/descaling my Bambino. If you re-do this vid, it would be nice to have you off to the side while pressing buttons coz your body obscures what you're doing. OTOH, your narration is great!

@alicer2462 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best instructions for caring for the Breville Bambino + . The instruction manual leaves so much out. (e.g. that there is a fine needle on the tool and that you would use the 1 cup basket when backflushing and soaking the basket and portafilter) At some point it would be great if you would redo do the video to include the lessons learned (e.g. waiting for the backflush signal before backflushing, not needing a bowl for backflushing .

@user-hh8il3jk2m Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was really helpful to me. I got some problems of cleaning this machine, but I couldn't find the answers before I see this video. Good day!

@mariamartin1207 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video you saved my sanity. The instructors in the leaflet are not very clear. I found your video very clear and informative. I have a Bambino Plus coffee machine. Thank very much. Cheers.

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, I'm so glad that I was able to help you :-) Ta Kev

@Presso99 Жыл бұрын

For descaling process, i learnt from one youtuber where he placed the machine next to the basin so that water will drain off directly on the basin without the dip tray. I found this way is very convenient.

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

A great tip, Thanks :-)

@rabiamughal7422 3 жыл бұрын

Months of struggling to understand the instructions.. you are a legend!

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks :-)

@MrSmoothasf 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this my. Lights just came on for the first time, well. Over 200shots and a whole year of use. My last coffee machine needed descaling once a month so I've go into the habit of pulling blank shots after everyday of use which has probably helped lengthen the time between descale.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

No worries :-). Sounds like you're taking good care of your machine. Cheers.

@meenajaswal3143 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks super useful ... the flashing lights freaked me out I just wanted my morning coffee without any stress!!!

@TheSwissy4me 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I was puzzled when I did the descaling and no water came out the group head. So, your video really helped. I really enjoy the little machine which is my first. I’m finally starting to get a little latte art , also! I use it every morning. Just got the signal to descale after about 200 shots and that’s exactly what the book says. Thanks!

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-), glad it helped. Cheers :-)

@saucyred5 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, it’s so easy to follow unlike the others I’ve found

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :-) Cheers.

@duffmacduff Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sage should employ you to do future videos for them, helped me a great deal to get my machine working optimally.

@ohsnapsitsviks6263 18 күн бұрын

You are definitely DIY Perks brother

@docOld55 3 жыл бұрын

The "2L container under the portafilter/steam wand" part had me scratching my head too (did the cycle per the manual, then checked the video to see if I missed anything), thanks for the clarification. Also, pretty sure it went to backflushing mode after 200 shots, I had bought it 3 months earlier and I usually pull 2 or sometimes 3 shots per day, so that adds up. I don't expect to see the de-scaling prompt for a while since I use filtered water.

@robberesford4741 5 ай бұрын

Not sure if you've discovered this already but at least on the Bambino Plus, it is in fact possible to initiate a manual cleaning cycle before the prompt as follows (page 15 in manual: 1) The user can also manually enter the cleaning cycle mode before the cleaning cycle alert is triggered. Press and hold 2 CUP and STEAM buttons simultaneously for five seconds when the unit is at off mode (all lights are off) 2) At this point, 1 Cup and two Cup will illuminate and pressing either, will begin the cleaning cycle (1 cup & to cup will flash alternately during the cycle). ** Important Note, machine needs to be off before following the steps above **

@jamespgraham 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love this machine but I found the backlashing instructions very confusing, now thanks to you it's clear! One observation however is that after backflushing soap was still coming through the basket with the water so its a good idea to do a couple of one cup operations with an empty basket so that all the soap is flushed out of the machine

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

HI James, Thanks for your info,and tips. Cheers Kev

@The1Nightengale 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering the indicator lights with your hands so we can see everything.

@julieburgess5351 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, the book is rubbish at giving a detailed description of how to clean. My tablet didn’t totally disappear so I set the cleaning program to run a second time. Not sure if this was the correct thing to do. Again thank you. I did need my bowl underneath as water shot out of the cleaning wand. And I found the pin underneath, I’ve been using a needle. Hurrah to you

@andrym2004 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this particular guide - sorted me out. I would say many Bambino Plus owners will find this helpful. #sageappliances manual absolute rubbish as well as their customer support, but I love their Bambino Plus from day one. Purchased mine in JAN 2020, had case opened with them in JUNE for descaling and cleaning cycle warning - at first they got back and suggested what to do - but after I tried and issue was still in place there was no reply to my emails...

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrey :-). You still having issues or you've sorted it?

@andrym2004 4 жыл бұрын

ukcoffeeblog thanks, all sorted thanks to your video.

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrym2004 good stuff 👍👍

@andrym2004 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev Thanks to your video I got it sorted, but not for long - 5 days ago got lights flashing again. Tried to run full cleaning cycle, changed filter, tried without filter - no joy. Any advice? As I said earlier - SAGE not very helpful. Coffee machine only 6-7 month old or less...

@mariayo4083 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. You saved me. I was so worried that my machine s not working properly anymore.

@rachelbirch705 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kev. I always refer to your cleaning video. 😊

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Glad you find them helpful Rachel :-)

@phloem4 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had the same confusion and your video cleared it all up for me.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob 😀👍

@faysalkus1083 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you showing how to use the wand cleaning tool. Have never seen it done before. I think I have decided to buy the Babino Pro. I am a colplete novice.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fay, you're very welcome :-)

@adeldzhafarova 6 ай бұрын

Sage has to pay YOU kind guy! Thanks a lot for your sooo appreciated HELP!

@geoffreytancock8416 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for well described instructions, much easier to understand now!

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoffrey :-)

@heather8496 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I assumed I hadn't been given the steam wand cleaning tool until this video, now I've found it you've saved me buying a new one hahaha

@Coffee_Kev 10 ай бұрын

Glad you found my video helpful Heather :-)

@evanrad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Much better than the guide or sage video.

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evan :-)

@elliottrichmond2467 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks. Machine is back to its best.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff :-).

@dadillegaming1563 3 жыл бұрын

Thnx for this, I literally wasted two tablets because there wasn't any water coming out and so I thought I was doing something wrong

@Benry1984 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve always followed the instructions even though how it actually works is completely different so good to see I’m not crazy. Agree Brevilles / sage need to release the current cleaning method in some updated guidance

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

No worries 👍😀

@RDMusic504 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it helped me with the cleaning cycle of my Sage Bambino Plus. Cheers

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :-)

@MrSoapbubbles 3 жыл бұрын

Had no idea that the little tool for the steam was under the water tank - have had it for over six months and been trying to fit toothpics etc..! HAHA Thanks a bunch

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Haha ;-) no worries. Ta Kev

@CH-wo8mx 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thank you. I was baffled by the guidance in the manual and this makes much more sense to me. I hope Sage are recognising how much you are helping people who have purchased their machines. Do you have tips for cleaning the Smart Pro Grinder please?

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline 👍😀. Re cleaning the grinder, I've not done a video of this yet but I will do. Regular cleans, I'd just take off the hopper and top burr, tip it up, give the inner burrs a brush, brush any grinds from the chute, give the top burrs a good brush before putting back in. If you want to go a bit further, get a vacuum hose in there, down on top of the inner burrs, and then also into the grinds chute. Also you can run some puly grind through: coffeeblog.co.uk/puly-grind-review. Or you can just use uncooked rice, apparently achieves a similar aim. Cheers

@CH-wo8mx 4 жыл бұрын

ukcoffeeblog brilliant, think I probably need to give it some attention very soon as I haven’t done much but give it a little brush so far. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply 😊

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

@@CH-wo8mx I have to admit, I completely neglected the smart grinder pro for at least the first couple of years ;-), I don't think I cleaned it once - and it's still fine after over 4 years of use, so I wouldn't worry too much. I do think it depends on the kind of beans you use though, if you're using darker roasted oily beans, then it's probably more important to regularly clean. Cheers, Kev.

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Important note, Dec 2022, re Backflushing. Someone has contacted me to tell me their Barista express has come with a disk with a hole... They thought they'd been sent old stock, however, I've spoken with Sage, and some models are now shipping with a disk with a hole in, which is something to do with a slightly different firmware version which can detect prolonged higher pressure. So if you do get any machine with a disk with a hole, this is why, and you'll just need to put a bowl under the portafilter if this is the case. By the way...If you're in the UK, and you're thinking of buying a Sage machine (any Sage machine, not only their coffee machines), join my mailing list at coffeeblog.co.uk and then drop me an email to see if I have a current discount code to share. I don't currently get Breville discounts, sorry, but I do sometimes have Sage Appliances UK discount codes to share. Ta Kev

@charlottestensrud913 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks so much! Quick question from the U. S. The powder you used to clean the baskets, filters etc. is it the same as baking soda?

@williamholdsworth 3 жыл бұрын

You're a hero. Thank you so much for making this!

@SimonOwenSmiler1611 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. The fact that it is even needed is massive fail by the manufacturer and their customer service. I have spent about 2 days and 10 litres of water cocking about with mine trying to understand why it won't leave descale mode! The manual contains so errors and omissions. It is so easy to update on line versions these days, so why don't they do it?

@marcberg.938 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Greatings from Germany 🇩🇪.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc :-)

@suzannelehmer3556 Жыл бұрын

Your video guide to cleaning the Bambino Plus is clear and helpful. You fill in huge gaps left out of the manual, for example that no water will come out of the portafilter and which basket to use. When I cleaned my machine, I found water had escaped from under the machine and was on the counter. The drip tray was not full. What did I do wrong?

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Hmm. Do you get water on the counter from normal use? If this happens again I'd get in touch with support. Cheers, Kev.

@dipstickgal Жыл бұрын

This happened to me too…. Which led me to find this video to see if I did something wrong

@Ka-zl7fi Жыл бұрын

As some others have said, you did not actually perform the cleaning cycle. Holding down the 1-cup and 2-cup buttons allows you to program the volume for each. The manual states this clearly on page 11 under “PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME” You should note that on page 14 under “CLEANING CYCLE” it says that while the cleaning cycle is under way, the 1-cup and 2-cup buttons with alternatively flash. Good indicator that what you did is not the cleaning cycle. If you’ve followed this guys instructions and now have a unnecessarily large 1-cup or 2-cup volume, you can reset these to the factory settings by following instructions on page 16 of the manual. It’s very easy to find on google. You could also follow the steps this guy says is the cleaning cycle (actually reprogramming the shot volume) and set a custom volume yourself.

@katedimmer5983 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful, thank you.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful :-), Cheers

@874hamid Жыл бұрын

When I insert the filter in water tank, water doesn't comes and machine stopes. when I remove filter, water comes and coffee makes ready. what is the useful of water filter here? Then, for two cups of coffee, water comes very little like half an small cup. Why? Then, after I've got my coffee, when is safe to open used coffee place to clean it? immediately? or I have to wait until steam inside the machine decreases? Thanks.

@camerondunlap2983 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The back flush directions from

@Ryan-zo8oe 3 жыл бұрын

This video is wonderful and answers alot of questions I have about the cleaning process! Thanks so much for posting! I have a question I hope someone can help with. I was washing my water tank the other day and at the bottom there is a mechanism with a spring in it that you can push in and out. I did not think this was removable, and normally when I am washing with soap and water I will push in and out a few times to clean it. However, this time it completely popped out. After draining the water, I was left with a spring and a little plastic piece. I am pretty sure that there is supposed to be a little rubber gasket maybe. I think it went down the drain. Now I cannot get this plug to go back into the bottom of the water tank so I can use it. I have put in a ticket to Breville but never received a response. I would prefer to purchase the little rubber piece, assuming there is one and I didn't just break the water filter, but I don't know what the description would be to order online, or if you can order this online or not. I would prefer not to have to purchase a new water tank, but I will if needed. Has anyone else had this issue? Is this supposed to be removed? Thanks in advance!

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan 😀. Re the missing piece, you'll need to get hold of Breville support - what I'd do is take a photo of the piece in question (the mechanism I mean) and tweet this at the Twitter account of Breville for your country, so @BrevilleUSA if you're in the states - mention that you have had no reply from support, and if they dont come back to you I'd keep tweeting them. I dont know why they're not responding to your ticket but I think you'll get a response this way. Cheers

@stuartlock2255 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the video I have done it exactly as you have said It does the porta filter flush but doesn't continue on to the steam wonder side and it still has about a 1/4 of the solution in the tank

@andrewduggan5428 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really good advice.

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers :-)

@bralarke 3 жыл бұрын

So I went on a coffee fast for 30 days and have gone to use my machine again realising I didn’t remove the basket 🤦🏼‍♀️😭😭😭 I left the old grinds in the basket and attached to the machine. I know coffee making sin. 😳🤯😭😭😭 I’ve taken it off today, it has green mold on grinds, the mesh basket tiny holes and also on the top of where the the machine where the basket sits in the circle. I’ve of course pulled apart the basket, the wall and even unscrewed the shower piece but I’m so concerned about mold in the tiny holes. What’s your advise on cleaning this moldy situation???? Thank you so much. Really kicking myself here.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Oops! I've done this myself (not been on a coffee fast but when not using my own machine for a while when reviewing another one). It's not a huge deal. I'd take off the shower screen and put this and the basket in very hot soapy water for a while to loosen it all off, then get some puly caff, dissolve some of that in not water and leave them to soak in that for a while. Maybe portafiter too but only the metal part, try not to submerge the handle. If it makes you feel better you could also put them to soak in a sterilising solution too. Will be good as new.

@biancapetroff3493 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kev! Have you ever experienced the machine not running this cycle properly? I've just tried to run this cycle on my machine 8 times. I'm now out of tablets and the 1cup and 2 cup buttons keep flashing. The machine is kinda out of control 🤯

@emmaharris-jones3758 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@elizabethglenn1985 Жыл бұрын

Also me! My machine always was ready to go in 3 seconds but after first backwash it’s now flashing several times before ready to go?

@fabriglas 6 ай бұрын

The indication for cleaning only cones on if left plugged in all time.... I just turn it on when I need it. Counting some other way or memory battery might be an improvement

@tinjoes1 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous information thanks

@lisasykes5256 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had my machine since before Christmas. I’m watching your video has made it so much easier.. Would you say you have to use the D scaler and the other cleaning products or can you use cheaper products out there? Thanks so much.

@LorsWhite 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant thank you!!

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

@billfischer3516 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! Thank you so much, Kev

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

No worries :-)

@Presso99 Жыл бұрын

what i normally did was to smashed the tablet into powder form so that it dilutes into the water faster.

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! Cheers, Kev

@lozmo 3 ай бұрын

Really helpful thanks!

@donaldmacdonald5911 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks. What descaling liquid/powder should be used? Also what powder should be used to soak the frother tip?

@Marina-jf9sb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear instructions! I have two questions. I’ve had this machine for two months now, and love it. But how often should I do this whole process? And could I use baking soda for soaking the wand tip and other elements or does it need to be a specific product? Thanks!

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marina. I'd only do it with a cleaning tablet when prompted, but you can also do water only backflushing more regularly if you like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyjjcKbsZPbiZ8.html I usually use Puly caff for soaking the wand tip etc., but any kind of cleaning solution should be fine. Cheers, Kev.

@Marina-jf9sb 2 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev thanks. I always do a blank shot after each cup of coffee I make to clean off residue coffee anyway, so then I’ll just wait for the prompt and use a tablet then. I don’t have cleaning solution like the one you mentioned. That’s why I thought baking soda might work. But might do a better search for other cleaning solution.

@CiaranW1408 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I am to struggling to descale my bambino plus. There is no water flowing through the machine during the descaling cycle and the cycle is taking far longer than usual. I end up having to just manually end the cycle as the machine gradually becomes noisier. Any tips to resolve this?

@___kyungkyung Жыл бұрын

so manual cleaning cycle mode is technically just running through the blind shot manually? and then rinse the machinr manually as well?

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Yup just a handful of short shots with the blind disk in place, water only. Cheers, Kev.

@BaysviewPg 3 жыл бұрын

I soak the portafilter, basket and wand with baking soda. If you happens to see the flow rate on both sprouts are uneven, it is time to do this.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Callum. Uneven flow rate often happens even if there's no blockage, and there's quite a few things that can cause it, including poorly distributed coffee in the basket. If I take care to properly distribute the coffee in the basket before tamping, I'll tend to get a more even distribution from the spouts. Cheers

@BaysviewPg 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev Kev, that’s could be the reason. Somehow it happened 10 out of 10 times which is imbalance, so I took a different way to handle this by soaking them with baking soda. I can see the balance of flow rate on both sides quite consistently for more than 10 times so far.

@superpeca 3 ай бұрын

Does this apply to a regular Bambino (not the plus)? I can't find the silicone thing anywhere, if it even comes with the Bambino...

@pphmedia2225 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Great video. Should the tablet completely dissolved in the back wash. There was quite alot left in the blanking disk after I did mine?

@ericshirey1320 7 ай бұрын

When I try to get it to enter the descale mode by pushing the one shot and steam wand buttons at the same time for at least 5 seconds, it won't enter descale mode (the one shot and steam wand buttons do not go to solid lights). Instead, it just enters normal function mode (begins with flashing lights then all lights on solid). Is there another way I can get it to enter descale mode? I've tried unplugging and plugging it back in to reset, but no change.

@XthebeatlesXx 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, first of all thank you for the clear instructions! I have a question, according to the manual you have to do the cleaning cycle after 200 extractions. Apparently, the bambino will tell you to do the cleaning cycle. Should I listen to the machine or clean it more often. I won't be pulling 200 shots a month.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wilmar. Yeah it only puts itself into the backflush cycle after 200 shots, which is a lot of shots per clean. Personally I recommend regular manual backflushing (just pulling five or 6 short, 10 second shots with the backflush disk in) without a cleaning tablet, so just a water only backflush. I'd recommend daily, or every couple of days - water only. The fact that the manufacturer has set it to 200 shots would suggest that they think backflushing with detergent will cause wear, so I'd recommend backflushing with cleaning disk/powder just when prompted every 200 shots, but do regular water only backflushing. Cheers.

@XthebeatlesXx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev Thank you for the clear advice, I will definitely use it! Keep the bambino content coming, really enjoying it.

@docOld55 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev That's a good point, but unfortunately, pulling an extra 6 shots every day or 2 will artificially add to the 200 shot counter. I reckon I'll do what you say but when it prompts for a backflush cycle, I'll do it without a cleaning solution except for when it's been 3 months since the last backflush with cleaner (I make 200 cups over 3 months).

@thepyropath5520 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coffee_Kev As far as I can tell you are not entering the real cleaning/backflush cycle when you just push the 1&2 cup button when the lights aren't flashing alternately, but you are entering the programming mode instead. When the machine is really in cleaning/backflush cycle it doesn't heat the water or not as much (absence of steam) and it does multiple flushes, with pauses in between. When you do it the way you suggest it tries to pull/program a single shot and gives a lot of steam/gargling noise. Is it really safe to do it this way?

@kylebruggeman2208 2 жыл бұрын

Bro thank you so much I finally got this

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff :-), cheers, Kev.

@sampowell5333 4 ай бұрын

Hey ! Thanks for the video super helpful. I have the Bambino (not the plus) and the excess water didn’t go into the drip tray? Any tips? Thanks

@morddred 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this, really helpful. What tablets do you recommend?

@Coffee_Kev 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fergal. The machine comes with 2 tablets, you can buy these branded sage (in Europe) or Breville tablets directly from them, or use a powder such as puly caff, you can use puly caff for descaling too if you dont want to buy the branded descaling sachets. Cheers

@piocarlini9428 Жыл бұрын

Nice cleni neo

@Daveesrc Жыл бұрын

The tablets are huge bigger than the recess in the backflush disc. Therefore difficult ultrat portafilter on completion of clean.

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

You're buying the Breville/Sage disks? Cheers

@marjh4615 8 ай бұрын

The 2 lights came on to say it needed a cleaning, I was surprised since I did it 3 weeks ago, and only pull one shot a day, when I did all the things to clean it, and pushed the 2 buttons, then the single cup button, nothing happened. I can't make espresso and can't clean it. HELP

@JesperNiemann 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering how it matters whether you use the single or double shot basket for the back flush with the rubber disk inserted? I mean the portafilter is blocked either way, so what difference does it make?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesper, I agree I don't think it matters at all. Somewhere (I think on a Sage or Breville video) they said it should be the dual walled single basket, but I can't see why what type of basket or which size of basket would matter. Ta, Kev

@heathersdream Жыл бұрын

You’re a life saver 🛟!!! I really thought that my bambino plus cleaning cycle didn’t work… phew. Thanks so much 🥰

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Glad my post helped you Claudia :-)

@stephaniecarrasquillo3794 2 жыл бұрын

What if I don’t have the grey cleaning disk? I think I lost it

@petertr2000 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't get one - I still have all the packaging materials and the box - so I know I didn't throw it out.

@RobWhitworthProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful thanks

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob 👍

@ashleydruve 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. Got to ask, maybe there is a video in it, how did you break your arm?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashley. I wondered when someone would ask about my battle scar, haha! ;-). Skimboarding, at Saunton Sands in Devon. Slipped backwards, board went from under me, landed with the full force on my left arm, in about an inch of water, on compacted sand. Broke in three places, took quite a bit of metal work to put it back together! Ta Kev

@josephkush1032 Жыл бұрын

Very easy and helpful thanks!

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph :-)

@queenielau5907 Жыл бұрын

I follow the instructions but machine just keep blinking. Not sure what happened 😢

@sarahamilton294 6 ай бұрын

I live in Scotland and we dont have any issues with limescale buildup on appliances. Should I still use the water filter in the tank and carry out the descaling process?

@Coffee_Kev 6 ай бұрын

If your water is soft, you don't get limescale with other appliances, and you're happy with the taste and the quality of the water, my personal opinion on that is there's no need for either. Some would say you may still be better off doing one or two descales per year to be on the safe side, and I can see the point, but I'm also in an area with fairly soft water, I've never bothered with descaling as we just don't get scale on other appliances so it's not something I really worry about. Ta, Kev.

@israldebruin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very helpful video! It answered a number of questions I had. What brands/products do you recommend for the back flush detergent, descaling, and soaking?

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

No problem :-). For backflusing I'd use Puly Cafe, so much cheaper than buying the tablets. For descaling personally I'd use the Sage / Breville descale liquid. I'd usualy recommend whatever the manufacturer recommends when it comes to descaling, and you don't have to do it all that often unless of course you're in a particularly hard water area - but for backflushing, it's something you should do fairly regularly, the tablets are really expensive, and I can't see any major difference between them and the puly powder when I've looked at the active ingredients. Cheers Kev

@petertr2000 2 жыл бұрын

I have the non-plus version, and I didn't get a blanking disc or cleaning tablets? Should I have done? I've still got all the packaging, so I just rechecked, there's nothing in there.

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, no - there's no solenoid in the non-plus version, so no backflushing. There's a brew valve instead of a 3 way solenoid. The good thing about this is that the drip tray doesn't fill as quickly as it does on the plus. Cheers, Kev.

@stughume8916 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great video. What do you do when the machine is clean and working fine, but no water/coffee comes through the basket? It seems like the basket itself is blocked. How do you clean it? Thanks

@Coffee_Kev Жыл бұрын

Hi, Have you replaced your filter, this could be the problem, if you remove the filter does the machine work? If it does, soak the filter for a few hours or over night, then try it back in your machine. Hopefully this will work. Cheers Kev

@stughume8916 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, take the basket off or put on unused single basket then no problem at all

@Davido12236 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot !!

@Coffee_Kev 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome 👍😎

@maijupurvis4463 Ай бұрын

After descaling my one cup & steam button are still light up. Tried unplugging it too.

@rossevans7646 Жыл бұрын

How many times does it go through the cleaning cycle? Mines repeating it

@3DGEM3 3 жыл бұрын

This video would have saved me alot of time, but it was hard to find because in the USA this is called Breville.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sorry I'll tweak the title

@lizsheppard5926 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos , but I couldn’t get my machines 2 lights to blink right at the beginning before backflush ! Any ideas what went wrong please ?

@Coffee_Kev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz, you can only do this when the machine prompts you to do a backflush, for a manual backflush see: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyjjcKbsZPbiZ8.html

@rdalton9609 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if there is a way to override the cleaning cycle? I was in the middle of making my morning coffee when it came on, quite annoying as I just wanted to chill with my latte, not clean the machine.

@Coffee_Kev 3 жыл бұрын

yeah just press the steam button to ignore the cycle, it'll prompt you again the next time you turn it on. Cheers