Tools Needed:- Stopwatch or equivalent- 12 fl oz measuring cup OR espresso scale w/ cup- Back flush blank and portafilterNOTE: It is highly recommended to make sure your machine is up-to-date on group head maintenance and cleaning before...
Below are instructions for the removal and cleaning of group head screens. However, it's important to know how to maintain these parts with backflushing. Please note that the images below may not match your machine, but depict the same process....
You can keep your machine's group head clean by backflushing with water and backflushing with detergent. We recommend a 30 second water backflush at the end of any day the machine is used, but if you can manage twice a week that will be fine as...
"My machine isn't building enough pressure." "What are these gauges for?" "My machine doesn't have the pressure that it used to." If you've found yourself wondering about your espresso machine's brew pressure (whether it's new or used), we're here...
When it comes to cleaning your steam wand, we recommend making sure to thoroughly wipe off and purge your steam wand after every use. Even still, we know nobody's perfect; sometimes small amounts of milk get built up on the wand. To clean off any...
The photos from this repair are from an Alex Duetto. For this repair you will need: pick flat head screw driver 2x adjustable wrench threadlocker A new gasket, available on the website here. Once the cap is removed use a pick to remove the e-clip...
To enter the advanced PID settings mode on the PID of any machine Clive offers: Turn your machine off Hold down BOTH the left and right button on the PID at the same time While both PID buttons are pressed down, turn the machine on and wait for...
This guide is specific to all group heads, except E61 group heads. For E61 cleaning, follow these instructions. The place we want to start is with water and detergent backflushing. We recommend a water backflush on any day the machine is used, but...
Also, keep in mind that a detergent backflush will make the brew lever action feel sticky, and pulling a few shots should make it feel smoother. If you follow our recommended 6 week detergent backflushing schedule, cam lubrication should only be...
Espresso machines are simple and yet incredibly complex (see our blog post on how espresso machines work). Because of that people make all kinds of claims about the best way to X and the most efficient way to Y. While, generally speaking, the...
Tools Needed:- Large Adjustable Wrench- 19mm wrench- 7mm wrench OR 7mm deep socket OR 7mm nut driver- Needle nose pliers- Shop towel or hand towel- Espresso machine cleaning solution, e.g. Biocaf, Cafiza*Make sure your espresso machine is...
(Difficulty ☕) - This rating indicates that no skill level is required for this procedure. Quite simple (Difficulty ☕☕) - This procedure may require a few simple tools and know-how. Simple (Difficulty ☕☕☕) - This task will require your attention...
A dry pump can occur anytime the machine is stored for long periods of time, if the pump is run with no water in the reservoir, or an air bubble forms in the flow path. You will hear the pump running loudly, but no water will drain from the...
Start with the video below. Then follow our links below for more details on espresso machine care and maintenance. For a full rundown on water, daily care, and long term care, please see our article on our blog for Espresso Machine Cleaning &...