Nespresso Vertuo Next (GCV1 / ENV120) how to clean the machine
Monthly, when coffee residue builds up in the head, after a long period without use, or when there are grounds in the cup.
You need
- Container of at least 1 L
Steps
- Rinse and clean the water tank and lid, fill it with fresh water and refit it.
- Unlock and open the head to eject the capsule. Empty and rinse the capsule container and drip tray and refit them.
- Remove the cup support and place a container of at least 1 L under the coffee outlet.
- Close the head and lock the lever, with no capsule inside.
- Press the button 3 times within 2 seconds. Water starts within 2 minutes and the cycle stops by itself after up to 7 minutes.
CAUTION
Do not use any strong or abrasive cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. Do not put the machine in a dishwasher. Never immerse the appliance or part of it in water.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: Cleaning, p. 20
- Wash the capsule container, cup support and drip tray in hot water with mild odourless detergent, and dry the machine.
Clean the coffee outlet regularly with a clean damp cloth.
Source: Cleaning Source: Cleaning, pp. 18–20
Used for
Other Vertuo Next (GCV1 / ENV120) procedures
- How to descale the machineWhen the button blinks orange 3 times before turning steady white. Takes about 20 minutes and cannot be interrupted. The machine can enter descaling mode only after 30 or more coffees.
- How to program a cup sizeTo change how much coffee a capsule type makes.
- How to empty the systemBefore a long period without use, for frost protection, or before sending the machine for repair.
Sources
- Vertuo Next user manual (21 languages; English pp. 2–33). Nestlé Nespresso S.A. (hosted by De'Longhi). Document De'Longhi asset 297257, revision PDF dated 2024-04-03, 2024-04-03, 643 pages, en. library.delonghigroup.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.