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Run the automatic backflush with detergent: Lelit Elizabeth
Before you start
- Tools
- blind filter (supplied), portafilter, soft cloth
- Supplies
- espresso machine detergent powder (1 single-dose bag per backflush; first bags supplied with the machine, then Lelit PLA9201)
Steps
- Fit the blind filter in the portafilter and empty one sachet of detergent powder into it.
From the manual: “Insert the blind filter (C) into the filterholder (G) and pour 1 bag of detergent powder (F or PLA9201) into the filter.”
- Lock the portafilter into the group until its handle lines up with the padlock mark.
From the manual: “until the handle is aligned with the padlock symbol placed on the group itself”
- Press buttons 1 and 4 together; the cleaning cycle then runs on its own.
From the manual: “By pressing the buttons 1 and 4 at the same time, the cleaning will proceed automatically”
- When it ends, take the portafilter out and rinse it under hot water from the group.
From the manual: “Remove the filterholder (G) from the group and rinse it with hot water from the brewing group”
- Lock it back in and run the same automatic cycle again with no detergent.
From the manual: “repeat the previous operation, without using the detergent powder.”
- Remove the portafilter and lift the blind filter out.
From the manual: “Remove the filterholder (G) and take out the blind filter (C).”
- Empty the drip tray, then rinse the tray, portafilter and baskets well under the tap.
From the manual: “Empty the drip tray (15) and rinse the filterholder (G), the filters and the tray with plenty of tap water.”
- Wipe the group with a soft cloth to clear coffee residue and drops.
From the manual: “Clean the brewing group using a soft cloth and remove the coffee powder residues and water drops.”
Sources
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