Oil the o-rings after rinsing: Flair Signature

Before you start

Tools

clean cloth

Supplies

food-safe o-ring lubricant (light, odourless, flavourless; ideally an o-ring/valve lubricant such as Molykote 111 (of cooking oils, steam-refined coconut oil is best))

Warnings

• Keep the pressure gauge out of water; it never touches coffee and needs no cleaning. Source: Flair Help Center: How do I clean my Signature?
• Never put Flair parts in a dishwasher. Source: Flair Help Center: How do I clean my Signature?

Steps

1. Pull the cylinder and portafilter apart sideways over the sink so leftover water drains off.

   From the manual: “separate you cylinder and portafilter: We recommend doing so side-ways, over the sink”

2. Rinse the brewing parts in cool water with no soap.

   From the manual: “Once grounds are removed, rinse all brewing parts in cool water. No soap needed!”

3. Coat the o-rings lightly with an odourless, flavourless food-safe oil.

   From the manual: “Use a light, odorless, and flavorless food-safe oil when/if lubricating your Flair's o-rings.”

4. Wipe off the excess oil.

   From the manual: “Always keep the application of lubricant light and wipe away any excess.”

Sources

• Flair Help Center: How do I clean my Signature? Maker’s support page
• Flair Help Center: What lubricant is recommended for the o-rings? Maker’s support page

Researched on 2026-09-23.

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

Applies to

• Flair Signature