Crem ONYX Espresso Machine Cleaning
The Crem ONYX espresso machine can churn out cup after cup of delicious beverages. To help make sure that each shot of espresso tastes great, it’s important to perform both daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Learn how to do so correctly with our handy guide below.
This guide is applicable for the ONYX and ONYX Pro espresso machine series.
Daily Cleaning
Perform your daily cleaning task at the end of each day.
- Step 1—Move the steam wand over the drip tray then open the steam lever. Fully flush the wand for one minute. Repeat for each wand.
- Step 2—Place a container under the water outlet. Activate the hot water dispensing for 20 seconds to fully flush the tap.
- Step 3—Run a daily flushing cycle for each brewing group. This will be covered later in the “Daily Flushing” section.
- Step 4—Clean the exterior of the espresso machine, including the glass and stainless steel surfaces.
Weekly Cleaning
- Step 1—Clean the drain cup by slowly pouring 1 liter of warm water in. This will help remove any built-up coffee residue that can accumulate inside the drain cup and tube.
- Step 2—With a brush, clean the drip tray and the stainless steel insert grid under running water.
- Step 3—Clean the steam wand and the water tap. If they’re clogged, carefully remove them for a deeper cleaning.
- Step 4—Run the weekly cleaning cycle for each brewing group.
Daily Flushing for ONYX Models
- Step 1—Place a blind gasket into the empty portafilter, then lock it into the brewing group.
- Step 2—Turn off the unit at the main switch, then press and hold the brewing group’s middle button (2 Short Espressos). Next, turn the machine back on at the main switch. The automatic cleaning cycle will start and last for about a minute.
- Step 3—Once the cleaning cycle is done, remove the blind gasket from the portafilter and store it in a safe place.
Daily Flushing for ONYX Pro Models
- Step 1—Place a blind gasket into the empty portafilter.
- Step 2—On the user programming screen, select the automatic cleaning cycle. The automatic cleaning cycle will start and last for about 45 seconds.
- Step 3—Once the cleaning cycle is done, remove the blind gasket from the portafilter and store it in a safe place.
Weekly Flushing for ONYX Models
- Step 1—Place a blind gasket into the empty portafilter, then lock it into the brewing group.
- Step 2—Add 7-10g of Crem espresso machine detergent to the portafilter, then lock it into the brewing group.
- Step 3—Turn off the unit at the main switch, then press and hold the brewing group’s middle button (2 Short Espressos). Next, turn the machine back on at the main switch. The automatic cleaning cycle will start and last for about a minute.
- Step 4—Once the cleaning cycle is done, run an automatic cleaning cycle 1-2 times to flush any remaining detergent. Repeat for each brewing group, then remove the blind gasket from the portafilter and store it in a safe place.
Weekly Flushing for ONYX Pro Models
- Step 1—Place a blind gasket into the empty portafilter.
- Step 2—Add 7-10g of Crem espresso machine detergent to the portafilter, then lock it into the brewing group.
- Step 3—On the user programming screen, select the automatic cleaning cycle. The automatic cleaning cycle will start and last for about 45 seconds.
- Step 4—Once the cleaning cycle is done, run an automatic cleaning cycle 1-2 times to flush any remaining detergent. Repeat for each brewing group, then remove the blind gasket from the portafilter and store it in a safe place.