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Backflush the group with water only: Profitec Pro 400
Before you start
- Tools
- blind filter (supplied), group brush, portafilter
- Supplies
- None listed
Warnings
- Hot water sprays from the group during cleaning; keep clear. Source: Profitec PRO 400 & JUMP user manual DE/EN/FR (05-2026)
Steps
- Heat the machine up until the boiler gauge shows working pressure, 1.0-1.2 bar.
From the manual: “Heat up the machine until the operating pressure has been reached (1.0-1.2 bar).”
- Brush the brew group clean with the group brush.
From the manual: “Clean the brew group using the brew group brush.”
- Fit the blind filter in the portafilter and add no cleaner.
From the manual: “It is recommended to clean the brew group from time to time without cleaner.”
- Lock the portafilter into the group.
From the manual: “Clamp the portafilter into the brew group.”
- Lift the brew lever; the blind filter fills with water.
From the manual: “Operate the brew group lever. The blind filter will fill with water.”
- Hold the lever in its middle position, about 45°.
From the manual: “moving the group lever into the middle position, approx. 45°.”
- After 20-60 seconds, drop the lever fully so the water drains out through the group.
From the manual: “Move the lever into the lower position after approx. 20-60 seconds”
- Repeat until only clear water comes out. Repeat up to 10 times, until the discharge runs clear
From the manual: “until only clear water is discharged out of the infusion cylinder”
- Swap the blind filter for your coffee basket.
From the manual: “Replace the blind filter with the coffee sieve again for normal operation.”
Sources
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