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Proper machine maintenance is critical for machine function. Most machine failures are caused by lack of cleaning and many manufacturer warranties do not cover cleaning related breakdowns, so it is important to keep a regular maintenance schedule. Listed below is a suggested maintenance schedule for most Prosumer espresso machines:

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===Backflushing===
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Backflushing is the single most important cleaning procedure for Prosumer style machines. It is the best way to prevent scale buildup in the system. Backflushing should be done at least once a week with the recommended backflushing powder. The video on the right goes over a general backflushing procedure which applies to most Prosumer machines. 
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|media_caption = Maintaining Your Espresso Machine - Backflushing
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===Descaling===

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Single boiler heat exchange machines can be descaled by the consumer. Since descaling is not the primary cleaning method for prosumer style machines it does not need to be done frequently. Descaling can be done on a 3-4 month basis, or whenever the machine starts to display flow issues. If hard water is being used in the machine, or the machine gets heavy usage, the machine may need to be descaled more frequently. The video on the right describes the process for descaling a single boiler heat-exchange machine.
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Descaling should be done, at minimum, on a bimonthly basis using the product recommended by the manufacturer. Watch our video to see the correct procedure for descaling your machine.
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|media_caption =How To Descale a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
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===Grouphead Cleaning===
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The grouphead should be taken apart on a monthly basis to remove scale buildup, remove coffee residues, and improve shot flavor.
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How To Clean E61 Brew Group Mushroom, Jet and Top Valve
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===Steam Wand Cleaning===
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The steam wand should be cleaned daily once the machine is finished for the day. Milk residues quickly build up on the steam wand, so it's important to keep it clean to prevent blockages from forming.
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===Water Softener===

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===Recommended Cleaning Products===

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The best product for backflushing, cleaning grouphead components, and cleaning filter baskets is a backflushing powder like [https://www.wholelattelove.com/urnex-cafiza-espresso-machine-cleaner Urnex Cafiza]. {{{descaling_products|}}}
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|media_caption =Cleaning Portafilter and Baskets
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This template is used for defining what content appears on a cleaning & maintenance page for a prosumer machine. Depending on how you fill out the parameters below, this template will display different information. 

To start, copy the empty parameters onto the page you're editing. Then, depending on the type of machine, define the parameters appropriately on that page. For instance, if the page you're editing is about a single boiler heat exchange machine, define "single_heat_exchange" parameter as "Yes" but without the quotes. By defining single_heat_exchange as Yes, the template automatically displays descaling instructions appropriate for that type of machine. If it's not a single boiler heat exchange machine, you can leave that parameter empty and forget about it for now.  


Next up is "desc_instr_avail". If desc_instr_avail is defined as Yes, the template will display whatever information defines "dual_descale_instr". You must manually input the appropriate information under dual_descale_instr on the page you're editing, otherwise only whitespace will be displayed. If desc_instr_avail is left empty or defined as anything but Yes, the following text will display instead:

"Descaling of this unit is not recommended. Most dual boiler prosumer units are not considered safe for consumers to descale. Any descaling of the unit should be done professionally."


Finally, if backflush_capable is defined as Yes, it will display backflushing information. If softener_info is defined at all, the Water Softener section will appear and whatever information you plugged into softener_info will be displayed.

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