Sometimes your espresso machine's group head needs a good clean. If your machine has a 3-way pressure release valve then clean it out with a brush then use this blank portafilter basket to back flush through and clean out the inside of the group.

 

SPECIFICATIONS :

• Use with Cafiza® or similar cleaning product

METHOD :

Always follow manufacturer's cleaning and disassembly instructions. All mix ratios may be modified if a stronger solution is desired.

Backflush (each group head):

1. Insert blank filter in portafilter and add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Cafiza® Powder. Insert portafilter into group head.
2. Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds. Stop 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
3. Remove portafilter. Activate brew cycle and rinse portafilter in stream of water from group head. Stop cycle.
4. Insert portafilter into group head. Repeat step (2) without Cafiza® Powder 5 times.
5. Make and discard a cup of espresso to ensure no residue remains.