Re: Silvia maintenance? Please advise.
Bloop, the "blind wiggle" is..... put a blind basket (a purpose built one without any holes) in the portafilter, but do not lock onto the group. Turn on the brew switch, and sort of wiggle the portafilter about so water will be forced up into the gasket area and flush away grinds. More effective when water is very hot.
If you dont backflush, theres a danger grinds and coffee oils will build up and clog the 3-way-valve.
Congratulations on the hexagonal head.
Robusto
Bloop, the "blind wiggle" is..... put a blind basket (a purpose built one without any holes) in the portafilter, but do not lock onto the group. Turn on the brew switch, and sort of wiggle the portafilter about so water will be forced up into the gasket area and flush away grinds. More effective when water is very hot.
If you dont backflush, theres a danger grinds and coffee oils will build up and clog the 3-way-valve.
Congratulations on the hexagonal head.
Robusto


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