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espressos, you may choose to keep the blank portafilter insert in your other portafilter so you
always have one ready.) Next, place the blank insert into the portafilter and slap it hard with the
palm of your hand to secure it in place.
To perform a plain water backflush, place the portafilter into the group and snug it firmly. Next,
raise the brew lever all the way up for 15 seconds, and then lower it all the way down. Water will
forcefully discharge out of the bottom of the group into the drip tray; this is normal. Repeat three to
five times.
Backflushing with espresso machine cleaner
is the same procedure as above with a few minor
differences. The first difference is backflushing with espresso machine cleaner only needs to be
done approximately once a month or every 35-50 espressos. We don't recommend backflushing
with cleaner more often than once every three weeks since overuse will remove oils that lubricate
the brew lever and valves. You can water backflush as often as you prefer.
To begin, place 1/3 of a teaspoon of espresso machine cleaner into the blank portafilter insert,
then lock the portafilter into the group. Now follow the same procedure as above until the cleaner
is dissolved and the water runs clear (about 5-10 flushes). Remove the portafilter from the group
and rinse thoroughly, then take a damp cloth and wipe the underside of the group. After you have
finished this procedure, we recommend you pull a shot of espresso and dispose of it to cure the
group. You're finished and ready for another month of espresso.
Note:
We only recommend using either Puro Café or Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner
because they are specially formulated for this purpose. The use of other cleaners may affect the
performance of your machine and could even damage it.
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Enjoy your espresso machine and remember, should you have any questions, either visit our
website or contact us through phone or email.
Please remember:
Save the shipping carton and all the packing material that came with your
machine. This is very important should you need to return your machine to us. If you do need to
send your machine back for any reason, you must first call our service department.
Thank you again for your business.
