Cleaning Instructions for Rancilio Silvia
- Maintain Rancilio Silvia by removing portafilter and emptying grounds.
- Brush portafilter with soft brush to remove lingering coffee grounds.
- Descale machine by running half water, half vinegar solution through machine twice.
- After descaling, flush machine with fresh water.
- Keep shower screen and Water Jet Breaker in brew group clean.
- Rinse components with hot water after every brew.
- Do deep clean once a week using cleaning powder.
How often to Clean Rancilio Silvia
You should back-flush your Silvia every 1-2 weeks depending on usage.
Back-flushing cleans the three-way solenoid valve and behind the group head screen.
Descaling Instructions for Rancilio Silvia
- Decalcify the inside of the boiler by running half water, half vinegar solution through the machine twice.
- Keep shower screen and water jet breaker clean by rinsing with hot water after every brew.
- Clean group gasket to prevent reduction in effectiveness.
- Brush portafilter with a soft brush to remove lingering grounds.
- Descale the steam wand bimonthly to avoid blockages.
- Wipe steam wand after each use to ensure cleanliness.
- Do a deep clean weekly using cleaning powder to maintain the machine.
To maintain the Rancilio Silvia:
- Remove portafilter and empty grounds.
- Brush portafilter with a soft brush.
- Descale the machine by running a vinegar solution.
- Flush machine with fresh water.
- Keep shower screen and Water Jet Breaker clean.
- Rinse components after each brew.