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Backflush the group with detergent: Lelit Mara X
Before you start
- Tools
- blind filter (supplied), portafilter, damp cloth
- Supplies
- espresso machine detergent powder (1 single-dose bag per backflush; first bags in the equipment box, then Lelit PLA9201)
Warnings
- Wipe any water splashed onto the body straight away with a damp cloth, or it can mark the finish. Source: Lelit MaraX PL62X extended guide (EN), retailer-hosted copy (Sweet Maria's)
- Backflushing washes the grease off the group's lever mechanism: a noisy, stiff lever afterwards is expected and settles after 10-20 shots; ask your reseller about greasing it. Source: Lelit Pro Line MaraX PL62X manual (EN, 2021, all pages), retailer-hosted copy (Shopify CDN)
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 portafilter and pour 1 bag of detergent powder (F or PLA9201) into the filter.”
- Lock the portafilter into the group and raise the lever, holding it up for 10 seconds.
From the manual: “Insert the portafilter (G) in the group (13) and lift the lever (14) for 10 seconds.”
- Bring the lever fully down to stop, then pause for 10 seconds.
From the manual: “Stop the function by lowering the lever completely and wait for 10 seconds.”
- Run that 10-seconds-up, 10-seconds-down cycle 10 times in all. Repeat 10
From the manual: “Repeat the procedure 10 times”
- Take the portafilter out and rinse it under hot water run from the group.
From the manual: “Remove the portafilter (G) from the group and rinse it with hot water from the brewing group”
- Lock it back in and do 5 more 10-second cycles without detergent. Repeat 5
From the manual: “repeat the previous operation 5 times for 10 seconds each time, without detergent powder.”
- Remove the portafilter and lift the blind filter out.
From the manual: “Remove the portafilter (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 drainage tray (17) and rinse the portafilter (G), the filters and the tray (17) with plenty of tap water.”
Sources
- Lelit Pro Line MaraX PL62X manual (EN, 2021, all pages), retailer-hosted copy (Shopify CDN) Manual
- Lelit MaraX PL62X extended guide (EN), retailer-hosted copy (Sweet Maria's) Manual
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