How to - Urnex Cleaning Powder

Backflushing (each group head):

  1. Insert a blind filter into the portafilter.
  2. Add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3g) of Cafiza® Powder.
  3. Put the portafilter into the group head.
  4. Activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds, then stop for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5 times.
  5. Remove the portafilter and rinse it under a stream of water from the group head.
  6. Re-insert the portafilter into the group head.
  7. Activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds, then stop for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5 times.
  8. Make and discard a cup of espresso to ensure no residue remains.

Soaking:

  1. Soak filters and the metal parts of the portafilter for 30 minutes in a solution of 1 teaspoon (6g) of Cafiza® Powder per 1L of hot water.
  2. Rinse everything with clean hot water.

For Use on Coffee Brewers:

  1. Empty coffee from the equipment.
  2. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon (3g) of Cafiza® powder per 2L of brewer capacity directly into the brew basket.
  3. Run a full brew cycle into each vessel and hold for 30 minutes.
  4. Empty each vessel and rinse all parts with clean hot water.

Additional Tip:

  • Wet a cloth with the Cafiza® Powder solution and wipe down spray heads, then wipe clean with a fresh cloth. Be cautious as the solution may be very hot.