Purge your Barista Express® Impress’s steam wand after every use to maintain its function (and the delicious flavor of every cup of coffee). The process is simple—just direct the wand over the drip tray and run the steam for a few seconds. This video will show you exactly how it’s done.

A steam wand purge

Cafe-level cleanliness is vital to maintaining the functionality of your Barista Express® Impress and achieving fantastic, full-bodied flavor with every cup. This video models cleaning techniques for the portafilter and filter baskets from your machine. Choose the methods that work best for you, and enjoy third-wave specialty coffee for years to come. 

How to clean portafilter and filter basket

Learn about the easiest way to clean the shower screen on your Breville Barista Express® Impress espresso machine, and enjoy perfectly flavored coffee every time. With proper maintenance and care, your Breville machine is sure to become a long-term, beloved staple in your daily routine.

How to clean the shower screen

Keep your Barista Express® Impress machine clean and cared for to enjoy cafe-quality coffee for years to come. We’ll explore everything you need to know about maintaining the drip tray, from keeping an eye on the indicator to wiping down the storage compartment.

How to clean the drip tray

Regular cleaning of your Barista Express® Impress helps your conical burrs produce a high-quality grind and even better-tasting espresso. Discover how to clean the conical burrs in your machine to attain evenly ground beans for high-quality third-wave coffee.

How to clean grinder conical burrs

Clean, caffeinate, clean. Daily upkeep is the secret ingredient to the perfect espresso drink. Learn how to perform a group head purge before and after each espresso extraction, and maintain your Barista Express® Impress with ease.

Group head purge

A delicious drink is all in the details. Discover the ideal way to keep your portafilter and filter baskets clean day-to-day. Whether it’s a simple rinse in hot water, or a deep-penetrating soak with a cleaning tablet, discover how to keep your portafilter and filter baskets clean from cup to cup.  

Filter basket rinse

For the cleanest cup, remove and replace the charcoal water filter in your Barista Express® Impress espresso machine’s water tank. Watch to learn how to mark the replacement date on the built-in tracker and set a reminder for the next change. Subscribe to Breville’s parts and accessories program for the ultimate filter-replacement convenience. 

How to replace the water filter 

Address a flashing maintenance light by running your Barista Express® Impress through a cleaning cycle. Grab the silicon cleaning disc and a cleaning tablet from your included stock of supplies, and watch this tutorial video to learn the steps. Professional-grade machine maintenance is easy with Breville.

How to perform a cleaning cycle 

If the maintenance light on your Barista Express® Impress has turned on, it’s time to perform a descale cycle. Grab the descaler packet that came with your machine, and fire up this helpful instructional video. We’ll walk you through each step, starting with emptying the drip tray and water tank and ending with a final, clear water rinse. 

How to perform a descale

Perform a clear water backflush after every coffee creation session to ensure that your Breville machine stays in perfect working order. Just slot the included silicon cleaning disc in your portafilter, lock it in, and press a few buttons—our quick tutorial video will guide you through every step of the process.

How to perform a clear water backflush

Learn everything you need to know about cleaning and unblocking the steam wand on your Breville Barista Express® Impress espresso machine. We created this video tutorial to lay out everything from routine cleaning techniques to steam wand tip removal and unblocking so you can froth, foam, and feel the magic of microfoam.

How to clean and unblock the steam wand

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