Flick the espresso switch and run through about half a mug of water (equivalent to 3 espresso cups). Leave for 15 minutes. Run through another half a mug of water and repeat every 4–5 minutes until the tank is empty. Your machine should now be descaled. How do you clean Francis Francis x1? Flick the … Read more
Cleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week How often should I clean … Read more
Cleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week How do I clean the … Read more
Portafilter The handle that the filter basket sits in. Usually has a single or double spout, to allow the espresso to fall nicely into the cup. What is the thing called that holds the coffee? Portafilters & Baskets Portafilter – Usually refers to both the handle apparatus and the filter basket inside of it. This … Read more
To prime your machine, place a container under the steam wand and fully open the hot water / steam knob by turning it counter clockwise. Press the brew switch and wait until a steady stream of water flows from the steam wand. Allow at least 4 oz. of water to flow and then turn off … Read more
Most home espresso machines use only one group head , while some commercial espresso machines use up to 7 group heads. The brass porta-filter retains the heat which is very important. This filter forms a seal with the gasket and directs the hot pressurized water through the puck. How many group heads do I need? … Read more
Remove the water tank. Wash in warm, soapy water using a non-abrasive washing liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly How do I clean my breville compact coffee maker? Pour the mixture of white vinegar and water into the water tank Plug the machine into the power outlet and switch on. Press the ‘POWER’ button to the … Read more
How do you deep clean a breville coffee maker? Mix one part vinegar with one part water in a large enough amount to fill your coffee maker’s water reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the vinegar-water solution (or descaling solution if you prefer). Run several brew cycles until you use all of the vinegar solution. Refill … Read more
Essentially, the group head is the part of the espresso machine where water from the boiler is dispensed into the coffee filter basket It acts as a meeting point, connecting the machine to the group handle and the water to coffee. Why is it called Grouphead? Located on the front of the machine, the group … Read more
Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso Is 19 bar enough for espresso? Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. What do the buttons on an espresso machine mean? Most automatic espresso machines have 5 … Read more