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Quick Mill Anita maintenance: what the manual says

Quick Mill’s manual lists 8 maintenance jobs for the Anita 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
Backflush (detergent) Every month or every 35 shots, whichever comes first

“The first difference is backflushing with espresso machine cleaner only needs to be done approximately once a month or every 35-50 espressos.”
Backflush (water) Every week

“Plain water backflushing should be done at least once a week, however if you are so inclined, feel free to backflush with plain water as often as you like.”
Group gasket replacement Every year

“We recommend replacing the gasket on a yearly basis.”
Group head wipe / flush After each shot

“After disposing of the grounds, return the portafilter to the group head and raise the brew lever for a few seconds to rinse away excess oils and loose grounds.”
Shower screen replacement Every year

“Replacing the group gasket requires the removal of the shower screen as well so we also recommend replacing the shower screen at the same time.”
Steam wand purge & wipe After steaming

“After removing the steam wand from the milk, position it over the drip tray and then open the steam valve for 1-2 seconds to clean out any trapped milk inside the tip and then wipe it down with a damp cloth immediately or the milk will dry out on the steam wand and will be difficult to clean.”
Water tank clean Every week

“The reservoir should be cleaned at least once a week with mild dish detergent and rinsed thoroughly before use.”
Reservoir sanitise / de-mineral (vinegar soak) Periodically, depending on water quality or mineral build-up

“Depending on your water quality it may be necessary to periodically sanitize the reservoir or if you are using hard water and have a mineral build up inside.”

Step-by-step guides

What the manual does not say

7 jobs with nothing stated
  • Portafilter & basket soak
  • Boiler water change
  • Drip tray empty & clean
  • Professional service
  • Shower screen clean
  • Steam wand deep clean
  • Water filter / softener replacement
  • Settings the owner can change
Notes from the research
  • No Quick Mill first-party manual is published; the only manual is the one written by Chris' Coffee (the long-time US Quick Mill importer), so every value is basis community.
  • Steam wand deep clean, basket soak and a professional service interval are not stated.
  • The manual found is for the Anita EVO (the current generation of the Anita); no manual for the original Anita was fetchable (CoffeeSnobs forum attachment needs login).

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.