Maintenance of La Marzocco espresso machine What can

Maintenance of La Marzocco espresso machine

What can a barista do to make an espresso machine work better for you? n n n 1. Daily maintenance. 2. Weekly maintenance. 3. Monthly maintenance.

Daily Brush clean the grinder doser

Daily Using the blind filter to do back-flushing

Daily Filter basket cleaning

Daily Portafilter cleaning by brushing

Daily Brush clean the diffuser screen

Daily Wipe clean the machine everyday

Daily Verify espresso extraction time (25 -30 sec)

Back-flushing Insert 1 teaspoon of puly caff Place portafilter with powder Remarks: Repeat the whole step for the next group head. Remember to flush the machine thoroughly. Make sure portafilter is secure. Press brewing button (15 -20 sec) Stop and press again for 3 times.

Weekly Verify powder dosage (2 pulls=14 grams)

Weekly Internal cleaning of doser

Weekly Internal cleaning of bean hopper

Weekly Filter cleaning with detergent

Weekly Shower cleaning with detergent (Puly Caff) 1. Remove diffuser for cleaning

Weekly Shower cleaning with detergent (Puly Caff) 2. Diffuser screw is removed

Weekly Shower cleaning with detergent (Puly Caff) 3. Diffuser screen is removed

Weekly Shower cleaning with detergent (Puly Caff) 4. Everything is then soaked overnight in the Puly Caff solution

Monthly (To be done by the technician) To check brewing water temperature 90˚C ± 2˚C To check brewing pressure at approximately 9 bar

6 months (To be done by the technician) To replace worn-out group gaskets

Sample of un-cleaned machine Left: Note the partially blocked screen due to lack of cleaning. Clean & Un. Clean baskets and portafilter Right: Nice and clean. Optimum brewing for best result.