A clogged Starbucks Verismo Machine is the last thing you want to deal with when you’re just about to make your favorite beverage -especially if you don’t know how to troubleshoot the problem.
Well, don’t worry. This article will teach you different ways to unclog and clean your Starbucks Verismo machine to keep it functioning flawlessly for a long time.
The first sign of a clogged Verismo system is water not coming out while the pump is humming. This indicates the presence of sediments and other foreign objects on the water path. Also, scaling can cause issues when left unattended.
How to unclog your Starbucks Verismo machine
The best thing to do is to troubleshoot your Starbucks Verismo machine using the following solutions.
1. Clear the water path
Start by forcing water into the intake tube while the pump is running. You can use a turkey baster or nose/ear bulb.
This will help to push whatever is clogged through or trigger the pump to start sucking the water on its own. If it doesn’t work on the first trial be patient and try again.
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2. Run a steam cycle
Steam helps a lot when it comes to unclogging a Verismo Machine. You just need to fill a cup with water then immerse the steam wand into the frother.
Next, go to the steam selector knob and turn ON “Steam”. Let the water froth for a couple of seconds.
In case the nozzle doesn’t steam, turn OFF the “Steam” setting, take a straight pin and use it to clear dried milk from the nozzle.
3. Steam nozzle cleaning
This solution also helps when water is not coming out from a Verismo Machine. It involves the following steps:
- Remove the steam nozzle sleeve.
- Fill the pitcher with cold water.
- Turn the selector knob to “Steam”.
- Submerge the steam nozzle into the pitcher and let the steam run through it for 30 seconds.
- Do this three times.
- Turn Off the Steam knob.
- Wipe the steam nozzle dry with a soft cloth.
4. Clean the brew unit and filter
To clean the brew unit and filter, start by removing the waste unit from the machine while holding the handle of the brew unit. Next, press the release button and pull out the brew unit. Use warm water and a clean sponge to clean the brew unit.
Do the same for the permanent filter in the funnel. Dry all the parts and put the brew unit back.
5. Descale the machine
Descaling is usually the most recommended solution when a Starbucks Verismo machine stops working. It’s an efficient method of removing build-up that could be clogging the system. The steps to follow in this case are:
- Lift the machine’s handle and close it to ensure there’s no pod.
- Fill the water tank with clean water.
- Add a descaling agent (preferably the one recommended by the machine’s manufacturer).
- Close the water tank.
- Go to the program selector and pick “Program”, then look for “Descaling” on the menu and select it. Finally, press “Begin” or “Start”.
- Place a container under the water nozzle.
- After descaling, flush the machine’s system with plain water to remove any residues that may have stuck around. Fill the tank with clean water and press the dedicated rinse button.
- Repeat the rinsing process for a more thorough cleaning and ensure the tank is empty when you finish.
- Lastly, wipe the machine with a soft cloth.
NOTE: It’s recommended to rinse and clean your Starbucks Verismo machine once every day after using it, rinse and handwash the removable parts weekly, clean monthly with the right descaling liquid, and descale once every three months.
Conclusion
With all these solutions, it should be easy to unclog a Starbucks Verismo if it stopped working.
But, if none of them works, then you might be dealing with a bigger issue that requires the expertise of a certified technician. So, reach out to the Starbucks Verismo support team and let them know about your problem.