How To Extend The Life Of Your Kettle And Brewer
Proper maintenance is key to ensuring your coffee brewer and electric kettle serve you well for years. One essential part of care is regular descaling, particularly if you live in an area with hard water. Over time, minerals from the water, such as limestone, can build up inside your equipment, affecting its performance. Mineral scale build-up can lead to longer brewing times, reduced water temperature consistency, and even permanent damage to your brewer or kettle.
Common signs that it’s time to descale your brewer or kettle include:
- Brewing takes longer than the recommended 6 minutes
- Your brewer stops mid-cycle
- Your brewer steams more than usual
- Your brewer doesn’t reach the ideal water temperature of 198-205°F (92-96°C)
- Your brewer makes unusual noises
- Water heating in your kettle is slower than normal
- Your kettle fails to reach the correct temperature
Using filtered water for your coffee brewer and kettle can help reduce mineral build-up, preventing the need for frequent descaling. Filtered water has less mineral content, meaning it won’t scale up your equipment as quickly, saving you time and money in the long run.
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For Bonavita kettles, descaling is recommended when visible scale appears. To descale your Bonavita kettle, simply follow these steps:
- Follow the instructions provided with your descaler packet.
- Pour the descaling solution into the kettle.
- Bring the solution to a boil.
- Let the kettle cool for 15 minutes, then discard the solution.
- Rinse the kettle thoroughly with fresh water to remove any remaining descaler.
By regularly descaling your kettle and brewer, you’ll maintain consistent performance, enhance the flavor of your coffee, and extend the lifespan of your equipment. With a little care, you can enjoy years of delicious brews.
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