Philips Milk Container Daily/Weekly/Monthly Comprehensive Maintenance
~5 min
Easy
Created on August 03, 2025
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Compatible Machines
Philips Machines with Milk Carafe System
• Philips SM Series
• Philips EP Series
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Routine Overview
This is a comprehensive maintenance routine combining daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the milk container system.
Different cleaning intensities are applied for each cycle to maintain optimal hygiene.
Different cleaning intensities are applied for each cycle to maintain optimal hygiene.
This is an AI-compiled routine. Please share your actual experiences and suggestions in the comments!
Routine Steps
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1. Automatic Cleaning After Use (After Each Use)
After dispensing a milk-based beverage, a cleaning icon appears on the display.
Place an empty cup under the milk spout.
Follow the display instructions to complete the automatic cleaning.
Place an empty cup under the milk spout.
Follow the display instructions to complete the automatic cleaning.
Don't skip this process. It's a major cause of milk system blockages.
2. Daily Cleaning (Every Day)
Remove the upper milk container components and tubes.
Rinse all parts with lukewarm water.
Ensure thorough rinsing of the milk tubes' interior.
Rinse all parts with lukewarm water.
Ensure thorough rinsing of the milk tubes' interior.
Flush water through both ends of the tubes for thorough cleaning.
3. Weekly Cleaning (Once per Week)
Completely detach the milk container from the machine.
Disassemble all removable parts of the milk container.
Clean all components with lukewarm water and mild detergent.
Disassemble all removable parts of the milk container.
Clean all components with lukewarm water and mild detergent.
For discolored tubes, soaking in a baking soda solution is effective.
4. Monthly Deep Cleaning (Once per Month)
Prepare Philips milk circuit cleaner (CA6705).
Dissolve 1 packet of cleaner in 16.9fl oz (500ml) of water to make cleaning solution.
Fill the milk container with the solution and attach it to the machine.
Run the milk menu to allow the cleaning solution to pass through the system.
Dissolve 1 packet of cleaner in 16.9fl oz (500ml) of water to make cleaning solution.
Fill the milk container with the solution and attach it to the machine.
Run the milk menu to allow the cleaning solution to pass through the system.
Do not drink the cleaning solution - discard it.
5. Rinsing Process (After Monthly Cleaning)
Fill the milk container with clean water and reattach to the machine.
Run the milk menu 2-3 times to thoroughly rinse the system.
Rinse all parts once more with clean water.
Run the milk menu 2-3 times to thoroughly rinse the system.
Rinse all parts once more with clean water.
6. Drying and Storage
Wipe all parts with a clean cloth or allow to air dry.
Reassemble after components are completely dry.
Reassemble after components are completely dry.
Store the milk container in the refrigerator until next use.
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