Cleaning of espresso machines - How to backflush correctly
Feb 28, 2023
What is backflushing of espresso machines?<\/h2>\n
Backflushing is a method for cleaning your espresso machine's internal components, such as the shower screen, brew group, and three-way valve. The method only works on machines that have a three-way valve, meaning all espresso machines with an E61 group head design. This includes all Profitec models, the majority of Rocket espresso machine models. See the image below to understand what an E61 group looks like. The valve is a small valve that opens and releases water pressure from the coffee, depositing it in the drip tray when the brewing process is complete. When we backflush, we use this pressure to blow cleaning liquid up into the brewing components. It is important to clean the machine regularly to avoid dirt and limescale buildup over time that can affect the taste of the coffee and the performance of the espresso machine.<\/p>\n
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Why is it important to backflush your espresso machine?<\/h3>\n
Cleaning with backflushing is important because it removes old coffee oils and residues that can cause your coffee to taste bitter and rancid. It also prevents coffee buildup on the shower screen, which can eventually block it. About If you notice that less water is flowing from the shower screen than before, you know that it is blocked by limescale and dirt, limiting the water flow. SO IT'S TIME TO BACKFLUSH!<\/p>\n
How to backflush your espresso machine<\/h3>\n
The process is simple. First, perform 5 backflush cycles with cleaning detergent, then perform 5 cycles with just water.<\/p>\n
To backflush your espresso machine, you will need the following tools:<\/p>\n
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- Backflushing disk (Blind filter)<\/li>\n
- Espresso cleaning detergent (Our recommendation Puly Caff plus 900g<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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