Maintenance of La Marzocco Maintenance of La Marzocco espresso machineespresso machine

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1. Daily maintenance.1. Daily maintenance. 2. Weekly maintenance.2. Weekly maintenance. 3. Monthly maintenance.3. Monthly maintenance.

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Brush clean the grinder doser

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Using the blind filter to do back-flushing

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Filter basket cleaning

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Portafilter cleaning by brushing

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Brush clean the diffuser screen

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Wipe clean the machine everyday

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Verify espresso extraction time (25-30sec)

Back-flushingBack-flushing

Insert 1 teaspoon of puly caff Place portafilter with powder

Press brewing button (15-20 sec)

Stop and press again for 3 times.Make sure portafilter is secure.

Remarks: Repeat the whole step for the next group head. Remember to flush the machine thoroughly.

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Verify powder dosage (2pulls=14grams)

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Internal cleaning of doser

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Internal cleaning of bean hopper

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Filter cleaning with detergent

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1. Remove diffuser for cleaning

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2. Diffuser screw is removed

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3. Diffuser screen is removed

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4. Everything is then soaked overnight in the Puly Caff solution

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To check brewing water temperature

90˚C ± 2˚C

To check brewing pressure at approximately 9 bar

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To replace worn-out group gaskets

Sample of un-cleaned machineSample of un-cleaned machine

Clean & UnClean baskets and portafilter

Left: Note the partially blocked screen due to lack of cleaning.

Right: Nice and clean. Optimum brewing for best result.