53mm Blank Portafilter Basket

• Description
• Specs
• Method

• A BUSTED FLUSH...NOT

  Sometimes your espresso machine's group head needs a good clean. If your machine has a 3-way pressure release valve then you can clean it out with a brush and then use this blank portafilter basket to back flush through and clean out the inside of the group.

  53mm size fits all La Spaziale, Astoria CMA Plus 4 You, Wega Concept and Concept52 espresso machines.

• • Use with Cafiza® or similar cleaning product
  • Espresso Machine must have a 3-Way Solenoid Valve
  • Made in Italy
  • Outer Diameter: 65mm
  • Height: 25mm
  • Fits 53mm commercial style group heads
    • A suitable replacement to the following manufacturer parts:
      • Astoria CMA 27175001
      • GEV 529064
      • IMS SPFC081
      • IMS SPFC081/LF
      • Spaziale 00647
      • Wega WY27175001

• Always follow manufacturer's cleaning and disassembly instructions. All mix ratios may be modified if a stronger solution is desired.

  Backflush (each group head):

  1. Insert blank filter in portafilter and add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Cafiza® Powder. Insert portafilter into group head.
  2. Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds. Stop 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
  3. Remove portafilter. Activate brew cycle and rinse portafilter in stream of water from group head. Stop cycle.
  4. Insert portafilter into group head. Repeat step (2) without Cafiza® Powder 5 times.
  5. Make and discard a cup of espresso to ensure no residue remains.

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