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Flair PRO 2 maintenance: what the manual says

Flair’s manual lists 8 maintenance jobs for the PRO 2 and forbids 1. Each is below with how often and the sentence it comes from.

What the manual says not to do

What to do, and how often

Job How often The manual’s sentence
Portafilter & basket soak After use

“To clean your portafilter: Knock out the puck after use and rinse under the faucet until clean.”
Group gasket replacement Only on a visible leak between cylinder and portafilter

“Note that unless you are seeing a clear water leak between the cylinder and portafilter, the o-ring is doing its job and does not require replacement.”
Group head wipe / flush As needed or as desired

“To clean your brew head cylinder: Simply remove the plunger (using your dosing cup/tamper to push it up and out of the top) and wipe down the inside.”
Lever/piston lubrication After rinsing the plunger

“Afterwards, it is good practice to lightly lubricate the o-rings to re-encourage smooth travel, as you will have rinsed away the natural coffee oils that built-up.”
Piston seal replacement Wear part, no interval given

“Parts that are more subject to normal wear and tear, such as O-rings, Dispersion Screen, Silicone Sleeves, Piston Stem, and Portafilter are warranted against defects in material, design or workmanship for 1(one) year from the purchase date”
Shower screen clean After use

“To clean your dispersion screen: Simply rinse with high-pressure using your sink sprayer after use.”
Press stand wipe-down After each use

“After each use, remove the brew head and wipe down your Press Stand with a clean cloth.”
Pressure gauge o-ring replacement When the gauge leaks and the o-ring shows nicks or tears

“If you see any nicks or tears, the o-ring will need to be replaced.”

Step-by-step guides

What the manual does not say

6 jobs with nothing stated
  • Backflush (detergent)
  • Backflush (water)
  • Descale
  • Drip tray empty & clean
  • Professional service
  • Shower screen replacement
  • Settings the owner can change
Notes from the research
  • No descale, backflush or professional-service guidance (nothing in the design needs them, but Flair never says so).
  • Drip tray: no instruction. O-ring and dispersion-screen replacement: wear parts, no interval.
  • The manifest manual_url (brew_guide_pro_only_legal_final_v6_web.pdf) is the Flair Signature PRO guide; the PRO 2's own guide is brew_guide_pro2_only_legal_v7_april_2020_web.pdf.

Sources

Researched on .

Published: the sentence is on the maker’s own page or in the maker’s own document.

Community: the maker’s text, hosted somewhere else, usually by a retailer.