The instructions below provide easy to follow step by step instructions with pictures on how change your Bialetti Stovetop Seal (Gasket) and filter for:
To change your Bialetti Stovetop Seal you will need a replacement Seal & Filter. Each Bialetti coffee maker has it’s own seal and filter specific to it’s model – Moka Express or Venus – and it’s cup size. You can purchase replacement seals and filters from Quest Online Store.
1. Make sure you have the replacement rubber seal (gasket) and filter ready before you start.
2. Carefully remove the rubber seal from your stovetop. If the seal is hard to remove, gently use ablunt knife (rounded at the top so you don’t damage your stovetop) or a pair of tweezers. Be careful that you do not bend the metal areas surrounding the seal.
3. Clean the stovetopthoroughlywithsoft detergent and hot water (not in your dishwasher) then towel dry when done.
4. Insert the filter into the top chamber such that the bumpy (raised) side of the filter is facing out.
5. Place the seal around the filter. The seal should sit flat around the filter. You may use a blunt knife to press the seal around the filter.
6. Once you have installed the new seal, re-assemble the stovetop pot by screwing the bottom chamber into the top chamber. Be gentle to ensure that the seal doesn’t get pinched in between the metal parts.
NOTE: Boil some hot water only to test the seal where the two chambers screw into each other to ensure no water is leaking out.
(Reminder: water will not fill the upper chamber as it will be only steam going through the filter. Coffee is needed in the filter in order to fill the upper chamber with liquid.)
Enjoy your stovetop coffee maker!
How often should you change your Bialetti Stovetop seal?
The Bialetti Stovetop seal will last between 3 to 12 months depending on how often you use it. You’ll need to watch for wear, and we recommend changing at least every 12 months.
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It is recommended to replace the seal of the Moka pot at least once a year so that it can contribute to always producing excellent coffees. Changing the seal of the Moka pot is not difficult. Taking care to choose original spare parts that comply with the model in use, is how this should be done.
It is recommended to replace the seal of the Moka pot at least once a year so that it can contribute to always producing excellent coffees. Changing the seal of the Moka pot is not difficult. Taking care to choose original spare parts that comply with the model in use, is how this should be done.
Check the seal and replace if worn. Ensure the top of the water chamber and the rubber seal are clean and free from coffee grounds. Ensure the coffee maker is firmly screwed together.
From time to time discolouration or a white deposit may form inside the base. This is generally due to the pot not being properly dried prior to storage, causing the aluminum to naturally oxidise. Scrub with your dish brush in a mixture of warm water and white vinegar to help remove stains. Remember to dry thoroughly.
After 77 years, Bialetti, Italy's most recognizable brand of coffee makers has announced that it wil be closing up shop in Italy and heading to Eastern Europe.
It quickly became one of the staples of Italian culture. Bialetti Industries continues to produce the original model under the trade name "Moka Express".
The rubber seal is very likely to have picked up a bad odour. This happens quite often when the moka pot was too hot and burned the seal, making subsequent cups taste (and smell) like burnt rubber. These rubber seals are cheaply available as a replacement part.
The Bialetti Stovetop seal will last between 3 to 12 months depending on how often you use it. You'll need to watch for wear, and we recommend changing at least every 12 months.
Overflowing foam and a clogged valve: this is why it is better not to put milk in the Moka boiler instead of water. Making a good cappuccino at home is still possible with the right tools (even with a coffee maker, but if it is specifically designed for that).
The Bialetti espresso machine range is enhanced by the arrival of Gioia. Ultra-compact (less than 34cm in depth) and smart, it brings the taste of true Italian espresso coffee into Italians' kitchens.
How do you clean a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker? Allow the maker to cool completely. Remove the gasket and filter and rinse under warm water. Fill the pot with warm water and a few drops of dish soap, then shake and scrub the inside with a brush.
One common issue is the oven seal becoming worn or split. Replacing the seal may sound like a difficult and expensive task, however it may be easier than you think. Realistically oven seal replacements should take around half an hour to complete.
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