Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder is an integral part of the daily maintenance routine for espresso machines. Specifically formulated for effective use in the back flush cleaning process, eliminate residue in your espresso machine’s group heads, valves, and lines. The Cafiza 2 is designed to combine maximum solubility and cleaning power with easy rinsability. Cafiza is recommended for use with a wide-range of traditional espresso machines and is NSF certified for metal compatibility and safety.
– Eliminates coffee residue and oils from espresso machine groupheads, valves and lines.
– Keeps screens and filters clear for even extraction.
– Can also be used to make a soaking solution to clean portafilters, baskets, screens, and other parts.
– Formulated for optimal balance of solubility and foaming ensuring for powerful cleaning and optimal rinsing.
– Odourless.
– Size: 566 g jar (20 oz).
Always follow manufacturer’s cleaning and disassembly instructions. All mix ratios may be modified if a stronger solution is desired. For comfort and safety use rubber gloves and eye protection.
How to Backflush (each group head):
1. Insert blind 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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How to Clean Portafilters and Filter Basket:
1. Soak filters and metal of portafilter for 30 minutes in 1 teaspoon (6 g) of Cafiza® Powder per 32 oz (1 L) of hot water.
2. Rinse with clean hot water.
TIP: Wet a cloth with the Cafiza® Powder solution and wipe down spray heads, then wipe clean with a fresh cloth. Caution: Solution may be very hot.
