How to Clean a De'Longhi Rivelia Coffee Brewer

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Fresh lukewarm water, a clean soft cloth and access to a sink. Do not use washing-up liquid, detergents or a dishwasher to clean the coffee brewer.

SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF

Switch your Rivelia off using the normal power control and allow it to complete its shutdown sequence. The coffee brewer should only be removed when the machine is switched off and has returned the brewer to its resting position.

REMOVE THE WATER TANK

Remove the water tank from the machine. The brewer access door is located behind the water tank, so removing the tank gives you access to the removable brewing unit.

OPEN THE BREWER ACCESS DOOR

Open the brewing unit access door. You should now be able to see the removable coffee brewer inside the machine.

REMOVE THE COFFEE BREWER

Press the two coloured release buttons on the sides of the brewer inward at the same time, then carefully pull the brewing unit towards you to remove it from the machine. Do not force it. If the brewer will not release, refit the water tank, close the access area, switch the machine on and then off normally before trying again.

RINSE THE BREWER

Rinse the complete brewing unit under fresh running water. Carefully wash away loose coffee grounds and coffee residue from the brewer surfaces, openings and moving sections that can be reached without dismantling the unit.

USE WATER ONLY

Clean the brewer using water only. Do not use washing-up liquid, cleaning detergents or other chemical cleaners on the brewing unit, and do not place it in a dishwasher. Cleaning products can remove or damage the lubrication required by the brewer's moving components.

CLEAN INSIDE THE BREWER AREA

While the brewer is removed, check the inside of the machine for loose coffee grounds. Use a clean soft cloth to remove accessible residue from the brewing-unit compartment. Avoid pushing coffee grounds further inside the machine and do not use metal or sharp objects.

RINSE AND CHECK THE BREWER

Give the brewing unit a final rinse and check that no obvious coffee deposits remain. Allow excess water to drain from the brewer before refitting it. There is no need to dismantle the brewing unit itself for routine cleaning.

REFIT THE COFFEE BREWER

Slide the brewer back into its guides and towards its support until it is correctly seated, then press the PUSH area until the brewing unit clicks securely into position. Check that the two release buttons have returned fully outwards.

CLOSE THE MACHINE

Close the brewer access door and refit the water tank. Switch the Rivelia back on normally. The machine can now complete its normal start-up sequence and is ready for use.

ENGINEER'S NOTE

Don't wait until the brewer is heavily coated in old coffee before cleaning it. Regular rinsing helps prevent compacted grounds and coffee oils building up around the moving parts. Always remove the brewer with the Rivelia correctly switched off — trying to remove it while the mechanism is out of its resting position can make it appear stuck.

How often should I clean the De'Longhi Rivelia coffee brewer?
For normal domestic use, check and rinse the removable coffee brewer regularly rather than waiting for a heavy build-up of coffee grounds and oils. A monthly check is a useful routine, but machines making several drinks every day may benefit from more frequent cleaning. Always clean the brewer with fresh water only and make sure the machine has been switched off correctly before attempting to remove it.
Why can't I remove the coffee brewer from my De'Longhi Rivelia?
The brewer may not release if the machine was not shut down normally and the brewing mechanism has not returned to its resting position. Do not force the brewer out. Refit the water tank and any parts you have removed, switch the Rivelia on, then switch it off normally and allow the shutdown sequence to finish. Once the machine has stopped completely, remove the water tank, open the brewer access door and try again.
Can I wash the De'Longhi Rivelia coffee brewer with washing-up liquid or put it in the dishwasher?
No. The removable coffee brewer should be rinsed using fresh water without washing-up liquid, detergent or other cleaning chemicals, and it should not be placed in a dishwasher. Detergents can affect the lubrication used on the brewer's moving components. Rinse away coffee residue under running water, allow excess water to drain and then refit the brewer securely into the machine.

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Engineer Tip

If your Rivelia starts dropping more loose coffee inside the machine, the brewer feels unusually stiff, or used coffee pucks become noticeably less consistent, take the brewer out and inspect it before assuming there is an internal fault.