How to Clean commercial Coffee Brewers

Commercial coffee makers run from pod brewers, grind and brew, to airpot and shuttle brewers. Each group has to be cleaned a confident way both daily and weekly or bi-weekly depending on its use. All cleaning should be done with the hottest water possible, which brings a word of caution for possible burns and a note this job should be done by professionals.

A prime example of this is the pod brewer. If a pod brewer is used more than twice a day, then it needs to be descaled once every three months. Quarterly descaling of not only the pod brewer but all commercial brewers will prolong the life of a brewer; it will also certify optimal brewing results for a long time.

Step one to clean a pod brewer: Fill one-fourth of the water stockroom with white vinegar, then fill with clean tap water up to the maximum line.

Step 2: Place a 32 ounce package on the cup grate to catch the vinegar/water cleaning solution.

Step 3: start the hand-operated prime feature. Press and hold down the Brew button until about 9 ounces have been dispensed from the brewer.

Step 4: Repeat this set two more times, production sure there is enough clarification in the stockroom each time.

Step 5: The unit will then heat up usually and the brew button will turn green, indicating that the water has reached brew temperature. One wee later the button will turn yellow. Step 6: Wait ten minutes, this allows the clarification to sit in the tank at brew temperature.

Step 7: Refill the water stockroom with cool, clean, tap water to the maximum line.

Step 8: Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 using the water that you add in step 7, to purge the cleaning clarification from the system.

Step 9: Refill the water stockroom to the maximum indicator line and the unit will be ready to brew coffee or tea.

Grind and Brew coffee systems wish daily cleaning of the cabinet and the warmers. The face of the motor can be cleaned with a damp cloth, a household dusting spray or a stainless steel cleaner depending on the face of your grind and brew system. Do not ever use any polisher as it will mar the finish. The warmer plate will voice its appearance if cleaned usually with a damp cloth for coffee stains. A detergent or sanitizer may be used for heavy deposits. For weekly cleaning, the slide valve under the cabinet hood should be wiped off with a clean dry cloth. Using finger tab open the slide valve with wipe the ground coffee from the inside of the spout, seal and slide valve. Use commercial grade urn cleaner as directed by manufacturer to clean the brew basket, airpots and decanters.

Commercial brewers that brew into a decanter or airpot should wash the brew funnel, decanter or decanters by hand. Never use a dishwasher as it may cause breakage of the decanter or brew funnel. Clean all plastic and stainless steel surfaces whenever essential with a damp cloth and mild soap. Rinse the items wholly and wipe dry. Be sure to avoid any strong cleaners which my adversely influence the plastic parts. Take off stains on stainless steel parts with a Scotchbrite pad. Never use steel wool as it will mar the finish. Take off the sprayhead with a nut or the sprayhead itself once a week to forestall lime build-up and clogging of the holes in the sprayhead. If the sprayhead has extra build-up, use a soft brush like a soft toothbrush to clean if needed.

Shuttle brewers need to be cleaned weekly or bi-weekly depending on their use. To clean, fill the shuttle with a gallon of hot water. Pour the recommended attention of urn cleaner into the shuttle liners. Do not overload as this will strike the stainless steel. Dip-It and Oxylite are most recommended. Scrub the liner interior with a plastic bristle brush. Take off the knurled nut at the top of the gauge glass and clean the glass with a small bottle brush. Pour out the contents of the shuttle. Take off the cope assembly of the shuttle faucet by unscrewing the plastic bonnet. Gradually wash the faucet shank with a bottle brush. Clean the warmer and lowest of the shuttle surfaces. These surfaces must be clean for proper heat transfer. Polish the face of the brewer with a stainless steel cleaner. Use the thorough cleaner for brass, copper or vinyl if the elective finishes are present on your commercial brewer.