When you invest several hundred bucks into your home espresso setup, keeping it well-maintained and in good working order will ensure that investment pays off handsomely over time. The three main maintenance tasks for the Rancilio Silvia are:
- Daily brew group cleaning
- Weekly backflushing
- Semi-monthly descaling
Gail recently went through the brew group maintenance and descaling processes for the Rancilio Silvia and, as luck would have it, we happened to be there with a camera handy! Check out her tips on these two tasks:
Rancilio Silvia Maintenance: Brew Group Cleaning
Rancilio Silvia Maintenance: Descaling
Rancilio Silvia Maintenance: Descaling
If you need a refresher on backflushing, this should help you out.
