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I can't seems to enter the cleaning cycle mode.Anyone has a Bambino Plus done a cleaning cycle before?Programming volume is 2 seconds. The device is one of the smallest espresso machines on the market. Remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved. Unlike the video shared you shared though, none of the water flowed down the group head. The Clean Me Cycle lasts around 5 minutes and, once complete, 2 beeps will sound. Did you get yours resolved?Yes, you don't need that 2L jug, no water will come out from the portafilter. Although small, it packs a serious punch. Bought my Breville Bambino Plus (BES500) August 2019, all working fine, till now. I did a descale and got the same result still.I tried to redo the Cleaning Cycle but the machine no longer allows me to.So long story short, the 2 buttons still flash until now. Based on the user manual, it's time to perform the cleaning cycle (back flush).According to the user manual, I need to press and hold the 1 cup + 2 cup button, for 5 seconds, to enter the cleaning cycle mode. The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes. Recently, every time I turn ON the machine, the 1 cup and 2 cup light flashing alternately. This is a back-flushing cycle and is separate from decalcifying. This indicates that the group head needs cleaning.
Pressed 1 cup button and the machine did something. Page 15: Cleaning Cycle Care & Cleaning CLEANING CYCLE The machine will detect when 200 extractions have been carried out since the last cleaning cycle; this will be shown by the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons alternately flashing. We advise decalcifying the machine every month and especially if not using the machine for an extended period, e.g., before going on vacation. Based on the user manual, it's time to perform the cleaning cycle (back flush).
Replacing the water filter every two months will reduce the need to decalcify the machine.The CLEAN ME light will illuminate when a cleaning cycle is required. Replacing the water filter every two months will reduce the need to decalcify the machine.The provided water filter helps prevent scale build-up in and on many of the inner functioning components. Bought my Breville Bambino Plus (BES500) August 2019, all working fine, till now. Once complete, 3 beeps will sound. The machine has an integrated semiautomatic steaming wand to compliment its semiautomatic brewer. However, the same button sequence, is to program the 1/2 cup volume. Anyway, the cleaning cycle ended, and not a single drop of water flowed out of the group head or the steam wand.
But make sure you drain the drip tray before you start the cleaning cycle, it might get overflow due to multiple backflush.All trademarks are owned by their respective owners.Copyright © 2006-2020 OzBargain ABN: 26 144 073 772 I googled the problem and a few people actually having difficulty entering cleaning cycle as well.Just trying my luck here to see anyone here done it before.It's definitely not flashing the steam light as well, indicating a descale, not clean, is needed?No, definitely 1-cup and 2-cup lights flashing alternatelyThey had a video showing how to perform cleaning cycle, and they removed it because people are complaining it's misleading.Having the same issue. Page 16: Cleaning The Steam Wand TO DESCALE 8. Both 1 and 2 Cup buttons are flashing alternately (all the steam related lights are off).Did the Cleaning Cycle as per manual by pressing and holding the 1 and 2 Cup buttons (at the same time). Makes me wonder the need for putting in a 2L container under the group head/steam wand as per manual.After restarting the machine, both buttons still flash. Here’s a checklist of basic long-term maintenance; each step is explained after.After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and taste of the espresso.
The Breville Bambino Plus is a welcome refresh to the bulky espresso machines of years past. If the tablet has not … I tried following the user manual and it didnt work.
With a 3 second heat up time and precise espresso extraction, you can go from bean to cup, faster than ever before. Delivering barista-quality performance using a 54mm portafilter with 19 grams for full flavor and an automatic steam wand for milk texturing. Remove the portafilter, ensure that the cleaning tablet has completely dissolved, and rinse the portafilter and cleaning disc under cool running water.