Pour the whole bottle of Philips descaler in the water tank and then fill it with water up to the Calc / clean indication. Then place it back into the machine. Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout and the water spout. Press the start/stop button to start the descaling procedure. … Read more
What is a brew unit? The brewing unit is a hydraulic and mechanical system that collects a capsule on its open position, seals the capsule inside a brewing chamber, allows water to flow through the capsule and goes back to the initial position to expel the capsule. What is a brew group? The “brew group” … Read more
This is normal. When all 6 buttons are lit up, the machine is ready to use. It takes less than 30 seconds However, it’s better if you can let the espresso machine warm up for 10-15 minutes before you actually use it, so all the parts are nice and hot. How long does it take … Read more
Inspired by the Linea Classic, the linea mini comes with dual boilers and an integrated brew group that allows the machine to achieve the temperature stability and energy efficiency of the saturated brew group in a reduced footprint. Is Linea Mini a dual boiler? Inspired by the Linea Classic, the Linea Mini comes with dual … Read more
Designed to drastically reduce your espresso machine maintenance, regular use of aquaclean filters lets you go up to 5,000 cups of coffee before a descale. A little bit of math: if you have four shots of espresso a day, you’ll be able to go 3.5 years between descale cycles How do you change the filter … Read more
Information on Gaskets: e61 group head gaskets come in two thickness’s, 8mm and 8.5mm Some manufacturers use both sizes and some have changed from one size to another. What does E61 mean on a coffee machine? E61 is the first machine to use a volumetric pump to give the water the ideal 9-atmosphere pressure and … Read more
When used regularly, the urnex cafiza machine descaler reduces the likelihood of premature breakdown from scale build-up, increases the energy efficiency and improves taste Our descaler is made with organic materials and is suitable for a wide variety of traditional espresso machines. What is Cafiza used for? Cafiza Powder. eliminates coffee residue and oils from … Read more
Sometimes referred to as the brew group or brew head , this component is more commonly known simply as the group. This is where you insert the portafilter when preparing to brew espresso. What is the coffee handle thing called? Portafilter The handle that the filter basket sits in. Usually has a single or double … Read more
red indicator light keeps flashing when the machine is out of water and/or the brewhead is clogged , and several beeps sound in succession. RUN OUT OF WATER IN THE water tank. Detach the water tank from the machine and fill it with water. How do I clean my espresso works barista? Fill the water … Read more
e61 group heads are an espresso machine group head design that have been around since 1961. It’s a design that is very tried and true and is one that is used on many of our prosumer grade espresso machines and even some commercial machines like the Faema Legend and the Faema Jubile. What is a … Read more