That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle“). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket which is actually what holds the coffee grounds during the pulling or extracting of the espresso shot What is an espresso machine portafilter? The espresso machine portafilter is, at its most basic level, a filter basket attached to … Read more
Pour the whole bottle of Philips descaler in the water tank and then fill it with water up to the Calc / clean indication. Then place it back into the machine. Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout and the water spout. Press the start/stop button to start the descaling procedure. … Read more
What is a brew unit? The brewing unit is a hydraulic and mechanical system that collects a capsule on its open position, seals the capsule inside a brewing chamber, allows water to flow through the capsule and goes back to the initial position to expel the capsule. What is a brew group? The “brew group” … Read more
This is normal. When all 6 buttons are lit up, the machine is ready to use. It takes less than 30 seconds However, it’s better if you can let the espresso machine warm up for 10-15 minutes before you actually use it, so all the parts are nice and hot. How long does it take … Read more
Inspired by the Linea Classic, the linea mini comes with dual boilers and an integrated brew group that allows the machine to achieve the temperature stability and energy efficiency of the saturated brew group in a reduced footprint. Is Linea Mini a dual boiler? Inspired by the Linea Classic, the Linea Mini comes with dual … Read more
Designed to drastically reduce your espresso machine maintenance, regular use of aquaclean filters lets you go up to 5,000 cups of coffee before a descale. A little bit of math: if you have four shots of espresso a day, you’ll be able to go 3.5 years between descale cycles How do you change the filter … Read more
Information on Gaskets: e61 group head gaskets come in two thickness’s, 8mm and 8.5mm Some manufacturers use both sizes and some have changed from one size to another. What does E61 mean on a coffee machine? E61 is the first machine to use a volumetric pump to give the water the ideal 9-atmosphere pressure and … Read more