One of the great things about Italian coffee machines is that they are very simple to maintain.

Follow my schedule below to keep your machine in great shape.

• Every session - flush the group, wipe the shower screen and flush the group again.

  • This regular flushing prevents the build up of coffee oils and keeps your machine clean.

• Monthly - back flush the group.

  • Insert a blind basket into your portafilter, add 1g of Cleaning Powder, insert the portafilter, start the pump, hold at full pressure for 3 seconds, then stop the pump.

  • Repeat 3 times.

  • Do the above one more time without cleaning powder, then flush the group to give it a rinse.

  • Do not over-clean as the cleaning powder dissolves lubricating grease as well as coffee oils. Without the lubricating grease your group will soon start squeaking.

• Quarterly - flush the boiler/s.

  • Flush water through the group and through the hot water wand to freshen up the water in the boiler/s.

• Quarterly - Clean the shower screen, basket and portafilter

  • Soak overnight in a solution of water and Cleaning Powder to remove coffee oils.

• Annually - Replace the Group Gasket

• Annually - grinder cleaning (optional)

  • There is no need to disassemble your grinder to clean it. Simply run grinder cleaning granules through to dislodge particles and oils from the burrs and the grinder chamber.

• As required - servicing & repairs

  • Squeaks, leaks and changes to performance are signs that your coffee machine may need a service or a repair.

  • Most servicing and repairs are simple so if you are willing and qualified (electrical) you can go online to find numerous do-it-yourself guides and videos.

  • If you are not keen to do-it-yourself you can take it to your local coffee machine technician or you can book an in-home service.

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• As required - descaling

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