How to Clean a Jura Coffee Machine, Step by Step

On this page (8 sections)

1. How do you clean a Jura coffee machine step by step?
2. What do Jura's cleaning tablets do?
3. How do you clean the Jura milk system?
4. How do you clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container?
5. How do you descale a Jura coffee machine?
6. What should you avoid when cleaning a Jura?
7. Does the Jura E6 need a special cleaning routine?
8. What is the simple Jura cleaning routine to remember?

To clean a Jura coffee machine, run its built-in cleaning program with a Jura cleaning tablet when prompted, then rinse the removable drip tray and coffee grounds container. Clean the milk system after milk drinks, and follow your specific model's manual for each program.

Jura's automatic cycles handle internal cleaning tasks, but the machine still needs your help. Keep the manual nearby, use the on-screen prompts, and don't force a cycle or remove parts unless the instructions say to.

How do you clean a Jura coffee machine step by step?

Use the machine's cleaning prompt and the product specified in its manual. The steps below cover the usual sequence, but the display and manual for your model take priority.

1. Check the display for a cleaning prompt and read the matching section of the manual.
2. Prepare the Jura cleaning tablet and any container the program calls for.
3. Start the cleaning cycle and follow each display instruction.
4. Empty and rinse the drip tray and coffee grounds container when prompted.
5. Clean the milk system after milk drinks, using its own program and approved agent.
6. Wipe the outside with a soft, damp cloth and dry it.

Don't interrupt an active cleaning program unless the manual tells you to. If your display shows a different message or asks for a specific part, follow that instruction rather than a generic guide.

What do Jura's cleaning tablets do?

Jura cleaning tablets are made for the machine's automatic cleaning cycle. Jura says one tablet is needed per cleaning cycle, and the tablets remove inner oil buildup.

Keep the tablets dry and use them only as instructed by the machine. Don't put a cleaning tablet into the water tank or brew chamber unless your model's instructions tell you to.

A cleaning tablet is different from a descaling tablet. Cleaning targets coffee oil buildup, while descaling addresses mineral buildup; the display prompts and manual tell you which cycle to run.

How do you clean the Jura milk system?

Run the milk-system cleaning program after making milk drinks, following your model's directions. Use the specified cleaning agent and rinse or remove components only as instructed.

Milk residue can remain in parts that carry milk even when the outside looks clean. Follow the display prompt promptly, and check whether your model needs a cleaning container or a particular product.

Can you wash every milk-system part?

Only remove and wash the parts your manual identifies as removable. Some components may have a prescribed rinse or cleaning cycle, so don't assume they can all go in a sink or dishwasher.

If a part appears clogged, don't push a pin or other tool into it. Use the machine's maintenance steps, then contact Jura support if the issue remains.

Our guide to cleaning a De'Longhi milk frother covers a different brand's milk-care routine. The underlying lesson is the same: follow the maker's steps for the exact parts and system you have.

How do you clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container?

Empty both containers regularly and rinse them with water as your manual allows. Dry them before putting them back so they sit correctly.

The display may tell you when the grounds container or drip tray needs emptying. Remove both carefully, discard the grounds and liquid, then wipe away coffee residue.

Check for grounds around the area where the containers fit. Don't reach into the machine or remove the brew unit unless your manual specifically allows it.

How do you descale a Jura coffee machine?

Descale only when the machine prompts you or the manual says it's due. Use the Jura descaling product and exact water and cycle instructions for your model.

Never use cleaning tablets in place of descaling tablets. The two cycles have different purposes, and the machine's prompts help you choose the right one.

For more detail on timing and steps, see how to descale a Jura coffee machine. If you're unsure whether the machine is due, how often to descale an espresso machine explains why the right interval depends on the machine and water conditions.

What should you avoid when cleaning a Jura?

Don't guess at chemicals, tools, or disassembly. Use the products and parts-care steps listed in your model's manual.

Avoid these common mistakes:

• Using vinegar or an unapproved cleaner.
• Confusing cleaning tablets with descaling tablets.
• Opening the machine or pulling out parts the manual says to leave in place.
• Interrupting an automatic cleaning or descaling program.
• Ignoring a milk-system prompt after preparing milk drinks.

If a prompt won't clear after completing the instructed cycle, check the manual's troubleshooting section before repeating the program. Repeating steps without knowing the cause can waste tablets and water.

Does the Jura E6 need a special cleaning routine?

The Jura E6 has integrated maintenance programs, but you should use the exact prompts and care steps in its manual. Its display guides operation, while the cleaning cycle and other care tasks still need your attention.

The E6 also prepares milk drinks, so keep its milk-system cleaning steps in your routine. For a closer look at its coffee focus, see our Jura E4 review, or compare Jura E4 and ENA 4 if you're choosing a simpler model.

What is the simple Jura cleaning routine to remember?

For everyday upkeep, respond to the cleaning prompt, clean milk parts after milk drinks, and rinse the drip tray and grounds container regularly. Descale only when prompted or when your model's manual calls for it.

Use Jura cleaning tablets for the machine's cleaning cycle and descaling tablets for mineral buildup. If you're weighing the cost and upkeep of the brand, is a Jura worth it? can help you decide whether its automatic maintenance features fit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

How often should you clean a Jura coffee machine?

Run the machine's cleaning program when it prompts you, and clean the milk system after making milk drinks. Empty and rinse the drip tray and coffee grounds container as needed.

Your model's manual gives the right cycle and care schedule, so use it if its instructions differ from general guidance.

Can you use vinegar to clean a Jura coffee machine?

Use the cleaning and descaling products specified in your Jura manual, rather than substituting vinegar. Vinegar may leave odor or residue and can be unsuitable for machine parts.

Check the manual for your model's approved cleaning products and follow the machine's prompts.

Do Jura coffee machines clean themselves?

Jura machines can run automatic maintenance programs, but you still need to respond to prompts and clean removable parts. The milk system also needs attention after milk drinks.

Automatic programs handle specific internal tasks; they don't replace wiping the exterior or rinsing the drip tray and grounds container.

How do you clean the milk system on a Jura?

Use the model's milk-system cleaning program and the cleaning agent its manual specifies. Rinse or clean the milk components as directed after milk drinks, and take apart removable parts only when the instructions allow it.

The exact steps vary between Jura models.