KEEP THE COFFEE MACHINES IN GOOD CONDITION.

It is extremely important to have coffee and hot water machines; to keep semi-automatics, fully automatic machines, coffee grinders, filters, etc. in good condition. Not only for now, but no matter how difficult it is to look ahead for the catering industry, it is also essential for your restart!

Prevention is better than cure.

1. In the case of a semi-automatic, has it been turned off for more than a week? Switch on the semi-automatic today. When the machine is warm, place a container under the outlets of the brewing groups. Now dose (without filter carriers in the brewing groups) about 2 liters of water per brewing group using the 'continuous buttons'. This water must be collected in a container, otherwise, the drain cannot handle the amount of water. Then tap 2 liters of water through the tea tap and collect this also in a measuring cup. Repeat this once a week! This keeps the machine in good condition and prevents the formation of bacteria, for example in the water filter.

1. In the case of a fully automatic machine, has it been turned off for more than a week ? Every fully automatic machine, of whatever brand, must be switched on once a week to keep the mechanism in good condition! Let the machine warm up. Then go to the appropriate flushing program and flush the machine a few times to fill the system with new water. This is also important to prevent the formation of bacteria, for example in the water filter.
2. In the case of both the separate and integrated coffee grinders! Empty your coffee grinder, vacuum it, and let the system run a few times. Leave the grinder empty until you start again. This prevents your grinder from getting stuck.
3. If you have a Lattiz stationary/off? Follow the instructions of Friesland Campina. Have you not seen this one? Then again below are the instructions: Empty the Lattiz! If this is not possible, follow these steps: 'Open the cover and turn the machine on or wake it up from sleep mode. Check whether there is a Bag In Box Lattiz (BIB) in the machine or place a used BIB in the machine (this BIB may already be expired). Place a jug under the dispenser. After heating, the machine will ask for a rinse, perform this rinse, the machine will now rinse for 10 seconds. Now perform a rinse again. When the machine has finished rinsing, you can switch the machine off again. Empty the jug and clean it. Make these above points weekly if possible. An already opened BIS can be used for this instruction. With an expired BIB, the machine can still be rinsed. The motto is not to place a new BIS during the closed period.'
4. ' Vitens: risk of legionella due to unused pipes .' Due to the measures against corona, many water pipes in closed buildings, such as in schools, swimming pools, offices, catering, and gyms, are not used. This can cause the legionella bacteria to develop in the pipes and RIVM advises to see whether the pipes can still be flushed every two weeks, writes water company Vitens. The responsibility for this rests with the owner of the property. More information about the prevention of legionella infections can be found on the site of the 'Inspectie Leef Milieu en Transport' (Inspectie Leef Milieu en Transport). (Source: NOS)