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Backflush the group with detergent: Lelit Bianca and Lelit Bianca V3

Before you start

Tools
blind filter (supplied), portafilter
Supplies
espresso machine detergent powder (1 single-dose bag per backflush; the first bags come in the equipment box, then Lelit PLA9201)

Warnings

Steps

  1. Fit the blind filter in the portafilter and empty one sachet of detergent powder into it.

    From the manual: “Insert the blind filter (D) into the filterholder and pour 1 bag of detergent powder (I) into the filter.”

  2. Lock the portafilter into the group and raise the group lever, holding it open for 10 seconds.

    From the manual: “Insert the filterholder in the group head (8) and lift the lever (13) for 10 seconds”

  3. Push the lever all the way down to stop, then pause for 10 seconds.

    From the manual: “Stop the function by lowering the lever (13) completely and wait for 10 seconds.”

  4. Run that 10-seconds-open, 10-seconds-closed cycle 10 times in all. Repeat 10

    From the manual: “Repeat the procedure 10 times.”

  5. Take the portafilter off and rinse it under hot water run from the group.

    From the manual: “rinse it with hot water from the brewing group”

  6. Lock it back in and do 5 more 10-second cycles with no detergent to rinse the group. Repeat 5

    From the manual: “repeat the previous operation 5 times for 10 seconds each time, without detergent powder.”

  7. Remove the portafilter and lift the blind filter out.

    From the manual: “Remove the filterholder and take out the blind filter (D).”

  8. Empty the drip tray, then rinse the tray, the portafilter and the blind filter well under the tap.

    From the manual: “Empty the drip tray (16) and rinse the filterholder, the filter and the drip tray with plenty of tap water.”

Sources

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