Andreja Premium & Anita: Adjusting the boiler pressure
IMPORTANT: Unplug the machine when making this adjustment. Turning it off at the switch isn't enough—unplug it. The pressure stat is VERY delicate; if you make too large of an adjustment, YOU WILL |
Andreja Premium & Anita: Adjusting the brew pressure
IMPORTANT: Unplug the machine when making this adjustment. Turning it off at the switch isn't enough—unplug it. You must first remove your outer shell. For the Andreja Premium, Click Here for the H |
Andreja Premium & Anita: Find the resettable high-temperature limit switch
IMPORTANT: Unplug the machine when making this adjustment. Turning it off at the switch isn't enough—unplug it.
You must first remove your outer shell. For the Andreja Premium, Click Here |
Andreja Premium: How to install the direct connect kit?
For instructions on how to install the direct connect system into your Andreja Premium, Click Here |
Andreja Premium: How to remove the outer shell?
IMPORTANT: Unplug the machine when making this adjustment. Turning it off at the switch isn't enough—unplug it. Remove the top cover and take out the two screws. Remove the water tank and take out |
Andreja Premium: What makes their valves superior most?
If
you look at the two images below, you will first notice there are more
pieces to the valve assembly that comes on the Andreja Premium (pictured on the left) compared to the compression style v |
Backflushing: How do I backflush using espresso cleaner?
Start
by inserting your blank (blind) basket into the portafilter, and then
add no more than 1/2 teaspoon of approved espresso machine cleaner into
the blank. Secure the portafilter f |
Backflushing: How often should I backflush?
You can backflush as often as you like with plain water, every time you make coffee if you like, it won't hurt a thing. Backflushing with detergent is a different story. The frequency that you should |
Backflushing: Should I backflush my machine?
If your espresso machine has a three-way solenoid valve, then yes, you should be backflushing your machine. |
Backflushing: What happens if I backflush too often?
If you have a machine with an lever action E61 group, the detergent will remove all the oils and the lever will be more difficult to move up and down. It may also start to squeak. |
Backflushing: What kind of detergent should I use for backflushing?
There is only one product I recommend that I have positive personal experience with: Full Circle Machine Wash by Urnex |
Backflushing: Why shouldn't I use household cleaners for backflushing?
Several big reasons: Undissolved
detergent can make your espresso taste less than desirable. In
addition, the undissolved granules can cause the solenoid valve to jam
open or not close complete |
Dream Machines: Latest Firmware Update
Firmware Update Instruction Manual Latest Firmware Update File Latest Firmware Update: Version 1.19 Improvements and Fixes: • SHOT TIMER: The shot timer has now been increased to show the previous |
Espresso Machine Cleaning: Why, How, and When?
Here is a very useful article titled " Espresso
Machines Cleaning Why, How, and When ." This article has several authors: Dave Stephens introduces why cleaning must be a regular part of your barist |
How do I change the group gasket on E61 machine?
Here is a link to a well written article by Terry Z. that includes images on how to change the group gasket and shower screen on an E61 group. Click Here |
How do I install the digital thermometer and adapter into my E61 grouphead?
For instructions on how to install the digital thermometer and adapter into an exposed E61 grouphead, Click Here . This downloadable PDF file goes step by step over how to install, remove, reinstall, |
How do I install the water pressure regulator with gauge?
For instructions on how to install the water pressure regulator with gauge, Click Here |
How do I replace a C.E.M.E. pressure stat with a MA-TER pressure stat?
There
are a few different manufacturers of pressure stats for machines like
the Andreja Premium, Anita, Pasquini, Isomac Tea, etc. They are all interchangeable; the only thing you have
to do is |
How do I setup my espresso grinder?
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How do you use a Scace device?
For a comprehensive guide on how to use a Scace device properly, Click Here |
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