Backflushing is common practice for cleaning groupheads of coffee grounds and oils which accumulate during coffee service. This guide demonstrates using the espresso machine's automated cleaning feature!

Step 1: Remove & Clean Diffuser Screws & Screens

Using a Stubby Flathead Screw driver, remove diffuser screen and screw.

Rinse and clean diffuser screen and screw.

Scrub grouphead with cleaning brush.

Reinstall diffuser screen and screw!

Step 2: Automated Cleaning Backflush

Tech Tip! Only backflush one group at a time! Cleaning product foams during the backflushing process and drains at a slower rate.

Starting at Group 1...

... and repeating for Groups 2, 3, and 4 (if applicable) once Steps 2 & 3 have been completed.

Scoop a teaspoon of espresso cleaning product into the blank portafilter.

A scoops worth of the spoon on the reverse side of the grouphead cleaning brush is sufficient.

Pour a small amount of hot water into blank portafilter, along with the cleaning product, and allow to effervesce.

Approximately 30 seconds.

Engage blank portafilter into grouphead.

Press Button 1 (Single Dose) and Button 3 (Continuous) simultaneously to begin Automated Cleaning cycle...

Automated cleaning cycle will run for 10 seconds with 4 second pause intervals. Repeating 10 times.

Allow for cleaning cycle to complete.

A prompt will appear on display.

If necessary, press any button to manually cancel cleaning cycle.

Step 3: Rinse (No Espresso Cleaning Product)

After Automated Cleaning backflush has been completed.

Press Button 1 (Single Dose) to allow clear water to dispense from grouphead.

Rinse blank portafilter so it is free of any residual cleaning product.

Re-engage blank portafilter into grouphead and activate Automated Cleaning function once more...

... However this time, manually cancel cleaning cyle after the second 10 second interval.

Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for remaining Groups!

Rinsing the group with clear water after a cleaning cycle ensures the grouphead is clean of residual espresso cleaner!