Repair of carob coffee makers: how to repair the device yourself?

You can repair carob coffee makers yourself; all you need is a set of screwdrivers. They are used for disassembling the horn and further cleaning. You can use different means - both special formulations and improvised ones, for example, vinegar and soda. Step-by-step instructions and descriptions of methods can be found in this article.

Signs that repairs are needed

The coffee maker should be cleaned regularly, especially in cases where the coffee maker is used every day. The need for cleaning can be determined by a number of signs:

• foreign odors;
• unpleasant aftertaste (coffee is less rich, with an extraneous aroma);
• the drink took longer to prepare;
• a white precipitate is visible in the liquid;
• during operation, unnecessary sounds appeared;
• the stream is smaller, so the cup takes longer to fill;
• electricity consumption increases.

Thus, if the device begins to work worse, foreign odors and tastes appear, it is necessary to disassemble the horn and clean it. How to do this is described in the next section.

Step-by-step repair instructions

To disassemble the horn, proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the bolt with a screwdriver.
2. Likewise on the reverse side.
3. Lift and remove the mesh using a screwdriver or a metal knitting needle.
4. Press out the metal sleeve as shown in the photo.
5. To do this, turn the horn over and press it with a flat screwdriver from the reverse side (exactly in the center) until the sleeve flies off.
6. Press out the black plastic base by pressing several times with a screwdriver through all 3 holes.
7. The result will be like this.
8. Then carefully pry it up with a screwdriver and separate the top part.
9. Disassemble the part into 2 parts.
10. Rinse and clean all parts, then reassemble them in reverse order.

How to clean a horn

Usually, horns are cleaned with special products that are sold in special salons or household appliance stores. This is, for example, “Topperr” or “Top House”. Instructions for use are quite simple:

1. The product is placed in the main container and the required volume of water specified in the instructions is added.
2. Turn on the device in normal mode for brewing coffee (do not add beans).
3. Prepare at least 2 cups of “coffee”.
4. Then the coffee maker is again filled with water and detergent and goes through a second cycle.
5. After this, clean water is driven through.
6. Then prepare several cups of coffee - 3-4, drain them completely, after which you can start brewing again as usual.

Along with special means, you can also use improvised compounds, for example:

• bleach;
• baking soda;
• vinegar 9%;
• citric acid;
• "Coca Cola";
• a product used to clean the sink.

Now it’s clear how to disassemble the coffee maker’s horn and how exactly to clean it. This procedure is repeated as necessary as soon as signs of contamination appear. The cleaning product must be washed out very thoroughly, without rushing to drink coffee. It is better to drain 3-4 cups and only then start cooking as before.