Auto Backflush

Backflushing the ES.1 is essential for cleaning the machine.

1. Click on the Auto Backflush icon on the Home Screen to start the process. Follow the screen prompts to completion. A full overview of the Auto Backflush work flow can be found here: Auto Backflush
   Figure 1. Home Screen
   

   

   
   
2. The first screen to pop up will be Auto Backflush Round 1. Follow the directions:
   Figure 2. Auto Backflush Round 1
   

   

   
   
3. Install the blind basket in the portafilter and add 2 grams of coffee detergent to the portafilter.
4. Add a little bit of water to the portafilter to dissolve the coffee detergent.
5. Lock in the portafilter to the brew head.
6. Press the Start button located at the bottom of the screen.
7. The first Backflush round will commence. You can watch the gauge on the touchscreen to monitor progress.
8. When the first Backflush round is complete, a screen will prompt you to start round 2.
   Figure 3. Auto Backflush Round 2
   

   

   
   
9. Rinse the blind basket to discard detergent.
10. Lock in the portafilter to the brew head.
11. Press the Continue button. Round 2 will commence.
12. When Round 2 is finished, a screen will pop up letting you know that the Backfush Process is complete.

The Auto Backflush cleaning process is now complete. This should be done frequently to help prevent coffee oil build up. We recommend weekly for home users with light usage, multiple times a week for moderate usage, everyday for commercial applications, and multiple times a day for heavy commercial usage.

After you have completed the Auto Backflush process, soak and clean the portafilters and baskets in coffee detergent. Scrub and rinse.

Parent topic: Maintenance and Cleaning