A Guide to Maintaining and Cleaning Your BarBot
Owning a BarBot makes hosting and entertaining a breeze, but just like any smart device, proper maintenance is essential for keeping it running smoothly. Fortunately, cleaning and maintaining your BarBot is quick and easy, ensuring you always have a well-functioning cocktail machine ready for action. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps for cleaning your BarBot, ensuring it remains in peak condition.
Why Regular Cleaning Matters
Cleaning your BarBot is important for several reasons. Not only does it keep the internal tubing free from residue buildup, but it also ensures the quality of the drinks you serve. If sugary drinks or sticky syrups are left in the tubes for extended periods, they can lead to clogging or unwanted flavors mixing into your cocktails.
To avoid this, we recommend cleaning your BarBot every few weeks. If you’ve been making drinks with high sugar content, consider cleaning the tubes more frequently to prevent any buildup.
How to Clean Your BarBot
Step 1: Prepare for Cleaning
To start, gather the following materials:
A bowl of warm, soapy water
A bowl of plain warm water (for rinsing)
A clean bowl or container to catch the liquid as it pours from the BarBot spout
Step 2: Begin the Cleaning Process
Remove the Tubes from the Bottles
Take the tubes out of the bottles they are in but leave them connected to the pump. Place the ends of the tubes into the bowl of warm soapy water. These tubes will pump the water through during the cleaning cycle.Position a Bowl to Catch the Water
Place a bowl or container under the BarBot’s spout to catch the liquid as it pours out.
Step 3: Initiate Cleaning
You have two options for starting the cleaning process:
Voice Command: Simply tell BarBot to start cleaning by saying, "Hey bartender, clean the tubes."
Web Interface: Alternatively, you can go to the BarBot web interface by opening a browser and typing
bartender.local. Once there, navigate to the Settings tab and click on the Clean Tubes button.
Either method will kick off a cleaning script that pumps the soapy water through each tube, one at a time. The script ensures that every tube is thoroughly rinsed and cleaned.
Step 4: Rinse with Clean Water
Once the soapy water has run through the tubes, replace the soapy water bowl with a bowl of plain warm water. Repeat the process to rinse out any soap residue from the tubes.
Step 5: Cleaning a Single Tube
If you want to clean a single tube rather than all of them:
Remove the tube from the bottle and place the end in warm soapy water.
Go to the Pump Config page on the web interface (
bartender.local).Manually pour through the pump connected to that tube for about 15 seconds or until you feel it’s thoroughly clean.
Replace the soapy water with plain water and repeat the process to rinse out the soap.
How Often Should You Clean BarBot?
We recommend doing a full clean every few weeks, depending on how often you use your BarBot and what kinds of drinks you’re making. If you use syrups, sugary mixers, or anything that may leave residue, cleaning those specific tubes more frequently will help maintain optimal performance.
For example, if you’ve left a sugary drink in the machine for an extended time, a quick thorough cleaning of those tubes will prevent any clogging or sticky buildup. The process is quick, taking only a few minutes, and ensures your BarBot stays in perfect condition.
Conclusion
Maintaining and cleaning your BarBot is a simple process that ensures it continues to pour perfect drinks without any issues. Whether you’re using the voice command feature or the web interface, cleaning your BarBot is straightforward and quick. With just a little care and regular cleaning, your BarBot will continue to elevate your home entertaining experience for years to come.
