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CARE SHEET

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Group Gasket Replacement:

The group gasket is a rubber gasket that rests inside of the group head of a semi-automatic espresso machine and 

creates a seal to prevent leaks. Over time, the gasket becomes worn through use, which can lead to leaking during 

the brewing process. When this happens, the group gasket must be replaced to ensure that the machine continues 

to function properly. The following tutorial outlines the process of properly replacing a worn group gasket.

Tools Required:

•  Number 2 Phillips Head screwdriver

•  5mm Allen Key

•  Flat blade screwdriver

•  Needle nose pliers

•  Screw 

1.  Begin by removing the water reservoir, the portafilter, the drip tray, the drip pan, the water reservoir cover, and 

the pipe that drains into the drip tray.

Summary of Contents for semi automatic

Page 1: ...arge flat blade screwdriver to gently pry out the shower holding plate Be careful not to damage the ridge that the shower screen fits up into If you do a new holding plate is available Sometimes the s...

Page 2: ...wing process When this happens the group gasket must be replaced to ensure that the machine continues to function properly The following tutorial outlines the process of properly replacing a worn grou...

Page 3: ...CARE SHEET PAGE 3 2 When all of these parts have been removed lay the machine down on its back...

Page 4: ...the shower screen and the shower holding plate must be removed before hand The shower screen is held in place by a number 2 Phillips head screw and the plate behind it by a set of 5mm Allen screws Re...

Page 5: ...e 5 With the screen and plate removed the group gasket will now be accessible Depending on the state of the gasket one of several methods may be employed in its removal Most commonly though the gasket...

Page 6: ...have returned all of the machine s components to their proper places lock the portafilter into the group head Remove it and lock it several more times to help secure the gasket Steam Wand Cleaning As...

Page 7: ...ve components The cap nut the inner wand a small plastic gasket a large rubber gasket and the frothing sleeve The following steps outline how to remove a Pannarello wand 1 To remove the Pannarello Wan...

Page 8: ...lide the inner wand off of the steam arm when you do take care not to lose the small plastic gasket located between the inner wand and the cap nut 4 There is a second larger rubber gasket that often r...

Page 9: ...d back up the arm and back into the cap nut 7 Tighten the cap nut until the inner wand is secure and replace the frothing sleeve When everything is back in place gently tug on the wand to make sure th...

Page 10: ...team valve 12 Now press your brewing button and allow about 2 oz to of solution to be dispensed from the group head 13 Allow the machine to sit for the amount of time specified on the cleaner packagin...

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