So, before I ask anything, heres the story so far. Because all questions are better answered in context.
Ive had 2 EM2300s, the first of which I picked up in college (5 or so years ago) at a swap meet for $10. It was my first espresso machine, and is still going strong, although it now lives at my parents, for the occasional coffee when I visit. It started my love of home espresso coffee.
Since then, my coffee budget increased marginally, and after my second EM2300 gave up around a year ago, I upped the stakes slightly, and purchased an EM3600. I found this a great little machine creating tasty and easy coffees. It served me well, up until about a month ago when my girlfriend gifted me a Espresso Mastery course at Epic Espresso, in Perth.
After going to the fantastic 3 hour Saturday morning course (I highly recommend this!) my coffee at home tasted and looked immediately better! But unfortunately, my little Sunbeam was simply not enough for my new found coffee hobby, (something it seems many on these forums would be able to relate too!) so after spending some time over the last few weeks perusing these forums, Ive finally decided on the much discussed EM6910, which Im combining with my existing EM0480. (A lucky find at a garage sale!)
Needless to say, my girlfriend is quite aware at this point that she may have created a monster... hehe.
I picked it up last weekend from The Good Guys, Osborne Park, for $675, including the extended 2 year warranty. Ive set it up on the bench, and havent looked back since. So many factors are so far above my previous machines, theres too many even to list.
Oh, and in case youre looking for my usage habits, I tend to make 2 coffees at a time, once or twice a day. Im using 5 Senses or Fiori coffee, fresh roasted. (there any others I should look out for in Perth?)
So, thats my background, and heres my questions:
Where do I buy the coffee cleaning tablets, and how much do they cost? Ive seen them mentioned in the manuals, but I havent got around to finding these yet.
Based on my above mentioned usage, how often should I run the full machine clean/flush process?
At the moment, Im just purging the steam wand, flushing and wiping the group head, and rinsing and wiping everything thoroughly, but I know once I get hold of these cleaning tablets, I should probably use them on a regular basis.
Ive searched for this on the forums, but Im not sure if Im seeing everything. If Ive missed any obvious existing threads or guides, please feel free to link me in the right direction!
Whew. Well, I have many more specific questions, but that will be enough for this thread! Any other general tips, or comments would be appreciated though.
Cheers,
Dave.
Ive had 2 EM2300s, the first of which I picked up in college (5 or so years ago) at a swap meet for $10. It was my first espresso machine, and is still going strong, although it now lives at my parents, for the occasional coffee when I visit. It started my love of home espresso coffee.
Since then, my coffee budget increased marginally, and after my second EM2300 gave up around a year ago, I upped the stakes slightly, and purchased an EM3600. I found this a great little machine creating tasty and easy coffees. It served me well, up until about a month ago when my girlfriend gifted me a Espresso Mastery course at Epic Espresso, in Perth.
After going to the fantastic 3 hour Saturday morning course (I highly recommend this!) my coffee at home tasted and looked immediately better! But unfortunately, my little Sunbeam was simply not enough for my new found coffee hobby, (something it seems many on these forums would be able to relate too!) so after spending some time over the last few weeks perusing these forums, Ive finally decided on the much discussed EM6910, which Im combining with my existing EM0480. (A lucky find at a garage sale!)
Needless to say, my girlfriend is quite aware at this point that she may have created a monster... hehe.
I picked it up last weekend from The Good Guys, Osborne Park, for $675, including the extended 2 year warranty. Ive set it up on the bench, and havent looked back since. So many factors are so far above my previous machines, theres too many even to list.
Oh, and in case youre looking for my usage habits, I tend to make 2 coffees at a time, once or twice a day. Im using 5 Senses or Fiori coffee, fresh roasted. (there any others I should look out for in Perth?)
So, thats my background, and heres my questions:
Where do I buy the coffee cleaning tablets, and how much do they cost? Ive seen them mentioned in the manuals, but I havent got around to finding these yet.
Based on my above mentioned usage, how often should I run the full machine clean/flush process?
At the moment, Im just purging the steam wand, flushing and wiping the group head, and rinsing and wiping everything thoroughly, but I know once I get hold of these cleaning tablets, I should probably use them on a regular basis.
Ive searched for this on the forums, but Im not sure if Im seeing everything. If Ive missed any obvious existing threads or guides, please feel free to link me in the right direction!
Whew. Well, I have many more specific questions, but that will be enough for this thread! Any other general tips, or comments would be appreciated though.

Cheers,
Dave.



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