Make the group head purge for The Oracle® a daily habit to keep your espresso machine clean and running smoothly. Coffee oils and particles can collect in the group head, so cleaning them before and after use is key for enjoying consistent and exceptional coffee drinks.

Group head purge

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your machine is essential in keeping it in the best working order while also ensuring that each and every coffee tastes great. The portafilter and filter basket will hold the coffee grounds in place and allow water to flow through them to create delicious coffee. Let us take you through each step of the process.

How to clean portafilter and filter basket

To ensure that every coffee you create tastes its best, you’ll need to properly clean and maintain your machine. One essential step is to periodically rinse your shower screen. Simply follow our easy guide. 

How to clean the shower screen

We recommend emptying and cleaning the drip tray periodically, and certainly when the ‘Empty Me’ indicator pops up. Follow along with the video to see exactly how to do so.

How to clean the drip tray

Want to learn how to create perfect tasting coffee, every time? Getting consistent grinds is one of the most important aspects of grinding espresso to make a café-quality brew. That's why regularly cleaning the burrs is essential to achieve consistency with your coffee grinding results.

How to clean grinder conical burrs

Keeping your espresso machine and its components clean ensures nothing will come between you and that exceptional quality coffee you crave. In this video, we will guide you through the steps for cleaning the filter basket. We recommend you clean the filter basket both before and after each brewing session.

Filter basket rinse

Water quality is extremely important when brewing high-quality espresso using the Oracle®. That's why it's important to regularly change and maintain the water filter. Remember to replace the filter after 90 days or after using 10.6 gallons of water.

How to replace the water filter 

To make the most of the Oracle®, regular maintenance and cleaning is crucial. Performing a cleaning cycle will produce better extractions and prevent a buildup of oils, milk, or coffee grounds. You'll know when it's time to perform this cleaning function when a pop-up message saying 'Clean Me' appears on the screen. Follow this guide to see how it's done.

How to perform a cleaning cycle 

To make the most of the Oracle®, regular maintenance and cleaning is crucial. Performing a descale cycle will produce better extractions and prevent a buildup of oils, milk, or coffee grounds. Your LCD will indicate when a descale cycle is needed. Follow along to see how it's done.

How to perform a descale

A clear water backflush is an important part of the daily cleaning and maintenance of your Oracle® machine, and we recommend performing one after every coffee-making session as it will help remove any residual oils from the espresso paths.

How to perform a clear water backflush 

With the Oracle®, it’s never been easier to create barista-quality third wave specialty coffees at home. Remember to always wipe the wand with a damp cloth after each use. If it becomes blocked, follow this guide to unblock it so you can continue to enjoy perfectly textured milk for your next cup of coffee.

How to clean and unblock the steam wand

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