How to Clean | Flush | Breville Barista Pro | Cleaning Cycle

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[@ewelinadu3442]

I watch this video literally every single time my sage shows the "flash" indication on the screen. Thanks man, super useful every time!

[@VolvoGirl1987]

I bought my Barista Pro in April, mine shipped with a gasket with a hole in. Obviously all my water came out the portafilter, not out the back. After reading some of the comments here I got on to Sage support and they said this disc with the hole in is correct for this machine, the hole is there to relieve pressure and it will still be doing the same job, she said.

[@paulasolzamora4491]

Enormously helpful! I watch it every time I have to run the cycle 😂

[@JaydenOrdner]

😂 same

[@MsMonica0823]

Same🤣Just did mine!

[@UYENNGUYEN-mp4ho]

😂 same here 😂

[@itsnotlevel2]

Just in case anybody has the same problem I did, I got the pro and my machine was shipped with a cleaning gasket with a hole in the middle so It doesn't work properly that's the old barista express style gasket. I called Breville support and they sent me a brand new one without the hole. The barista pro comes with a gasket and no hole, no backflushing if you have a hole in your gasket.

[@SDaneD]

Thanks Paul i came looking for someone who had the same issue. Much appreciated :-) Update: Breville said the ones in Australia are meant to have the hole in the bottom and refused to send me one without the hole.

[@BB7Networks]

Yes! Thank you.

[@AMLunaMax]

Good to know! I have the same problem!

[@Crystal_belle77]

Thanks and I think I faced the same issue.

[@Peter..Griffin]

I just had this issue, mine came with a hole in it and didnt backflush it all flushed trough the porta filter.

[@ericfeuerhelm2459]

You're awesome Hoon! I like that we both had the barista express and now we both have the pro. Your videos are way better than reading the manual.

[@robertchristensen7669]

Dude! This was so much easier than the instructions made it seem lol! You’re such a help!

[@DailyProg]

Hoon, this has been great for me. I have consulted this video multiple times. Basically every time the flush light comes up on our Breville barista pro I use this video

[@JustinScott]

This was so much easier to follow than the manual. Thanks!!

[@HoonsCoffee]

Glad it helped!

[@ghala7669]

I watch this video every time I have to flush my machine because I always seem to forget the whole process… Thanks so much! :)

[@VaterBeor]

Thanks for pointing out that the water comes out on the back and not from the pouring filter!

[@chetanyadhadwal9492]

Am i doing something wrong if the water is coming out of porter filter ?

[@Tinodixieroad]

@@chetanyadhadwal9492 mine too

[@chetanyadhadwal9492]

@@Tinodixieroad I figured a way to fix it, wrap 2 or 3 layers of cling wrap on the rubber seal and then put it in the porter filter. Works like charm. 😉

[@Tinodixieroad]

@@chetanyadhadwal9492 thanks

[@iannelli2448]

Excellent video! It's so much better to watch someone do it than to look at a stale and impersonal manual. Thank you!

[@ryanjacobson1916]

Thank you!! I always have trouble with reading instructions, but a video like this is so helpful, and your pace was perfect. I was able to flush my machine while you were explaining it. :)

[@bazelfurfoot8944]

I hate reading the manual as well..lol...Thanks my friend! One thing ... you might mention to folk they should empty the drip tray before flushing...I can just imagine some folk won't think of it first and it will overflow.

[@simonbeliveau9124]

I am a fan of all your videos. I have recently purchased a barista pro from Breville and tried my first ''flush'' with your video on the side. It seems like something is not working properly. I have written to Breville, but if you know what the issue might be it would be of great help. I believe I am doing the right steps, using the right filter, but the water keeps coming out of the filter and not the bottom like its supposed to. If you know what my issue is and how to solve it, I would greatly appreciate your help. Keep up the nice content.

[@kregorthann5059]

The gasket with the hole works fine. I put a glass under the spout to catch the water and the majority of the water still ends up in the back tray. Its probably a safety feature to stop people splashing hot water on themselves when undoing it.

[@Hsgoods]

Breville Barista Pro Not Backflushing. Water just streams through the portafilter. Stock portafilter, single shot basket and gasket is in the basket. Not sure what to do.

[@Pavelg84]

Thanks for the video, i have a question, In my case the water comes from the porter filter and not as shown on the video, what can be wrong?

[@markdiggins4762]

Thanks for this video. When I run the flush cycle a lot of water runs through the portafilter - I worry it’s not cleaning the system properly.

[@jordantarbuck222]

Same problem here !

[@laurindatrio8675]

Me too. 🧐

[@conorosullivan3266]

Same

[@hinak1]

Me too! My water did not come out of the back like his was 🤔

[@ayusaraswati3039]

Super helpful!!! Thank you for taking care of us newbies!

[@prettyplannerstudio]

Thanks for your video! So much easier to understand than the manual.

[@arniefinebaseballguy]

Hoon, thank so much as I hate reading manuals. You made it very easy.

[@candymanAM]

Stick a toothpick end in the hole in middle of your cleaning disk and it will work properly

[@jasonwatson1412]

Might want to update the link for the charcoal filters, it comes up with some kind of bug zapper in the images and an item discontinued type notice. Awesome video though, I needed it for my new Barista Express. I always prefer watching something done than reading about it in a manual.

[@beetole]

according to an article, backflushing an espresso machine is the most important cleaning function. cafes do this daily. if you pull 6 shots daily plus 2 rinses, that equals 8 hits. so every and 10 to 12 days is about right. the solenoid valve will be cleaner and the machine should last longer, or you could just ignore it and change the solenoid block...... which ever is more fun !

[@bliblablubb0712]

Right. I do it once a week. 4 shots a day plus 8 flushes (One flush to preheat the portafilter, one flush to clean the shower screen equals 3 flush per cup of coffee so to speak). I backflush and clean the tray afterwards. So backflushing is no additional work.

[@beetole]

@@bliblablubb0712 i agree, but if you tell people to do it 6 times as often as the manufacturer recommendations, chances are people will question your credibility. also, many of the preheats/ flushes are clear water, so they don*t really count as full backflushes. according to Breville, light comes on after 200 hits.

[@bliblablubb0712]

@@beetole Sorry, I simply meant pressing the cup button when I sayed flush/ing. I know that a backflush with cleaning tablet is different. Lets call it just hits. So I make 4 shots a day plus 8 empty water shots (4 to preheat, 4 to clean the shower screen after the shot). That is 12 hits a day, makes 84 a week, then I backflush with the cleaning tablet. Hope, I got it right now :)

[@normannutbar424]

Omg, that’s a storage tray at the bottom!!! I love storage and didn’t know that’s what it was! 🙏

[@katiesahraei9266]

Thank you for this video. Every time my machine needs flushing, instead of reading the menual I watch this exact video.

[@lauratorres3577]

Thank you!!!! I am a visual learner! This was fast and precise!

[@olivialee8645]

Thanks for showing us how to do it right the way with all the visuals this is super helpful!

[@jeffk19]

Thanks Hoon for hooking me up with good info for care of my new Pro.

[@user-xw4rz5wb6x]

Mine has a hole so I just wrapped the rubber disk with a cling film before use.

[@dannymcneal]

Urnex Cafiza makes cleaning tablets in two sizes: E16 (1.2g ea, which I believe you used in this video) and E31 (2.0g ea). Breville provides two 1.5g cleaning tablets in its starter kit. Would I get a better clean using the 2.0g cleaning tablets? Or are those for larger espresso machines that use 58mm portafilters? Thanks to anyone who can provide insight.

[@azureocean8]

thanks for the video. I lost my manual and didn't know how to flush this new machine!

[@lindseyd5860]

This is excellent. I always come back to remember how to do this.

[@maxb5947]

The water for me doesn't go through the back. But only through the portafilter. Is this ok??

[@alyssakobylinsky5485]

Same in mine. It only goes out the portafilter and I noticed that my gasket has a hole down the center where others don’t… I changed to the double walled single filter and it seems to be coming out both ends this way. lol considering a gasket without a hole…

[@becca1858]

I followed all your very clear and easy steps, but My flushing seemed to have more water coming out of the portafilter than the back. It looked more like foam. Am I doing something wrong?

[@DeluxeDiscovery]

That same thing happened to me. Is that normal? Please respond.

[@becca1858]

@@DeluxeDiscovery call breville, that rubber disc that you have has a hole in the bottom. It’s the wrong part. Breville sent me the correct one with no hole at no charge.

[@lehnyc]

I couldn't get the IMS precision basket out of the standard Breville portafilter. I tried cooling it down so the metal would contract but, of course, that didn't work because any contraction happens to both basket and portafilter. I haven't sold my Barista Express yet so I thought to use its portafilter. This being the first time with the Breville Barista Pro, I thought I'd better confirm that the flush process is the same as for Express. Your video allowed is me to skip the user's manual.

[@travelcaribbeanresorts2872]

Love your videos, very simple and straight forward. Getting barista pro soon, where did you get this rubber gasket?

[@cherylhawkins7013]

Am I the only one who's tablet doesn't get completely used up?

[@skooz86]

Nope. You’re not. Mine always takes two cycles.

[@pedrolopez318]

Thank you very much for taking the time to put this video together!

[@thabeest]

My backflush disc came with a tiny hole in the middle, and thus- a lot of it pours through the disc and straight into the tray. I thought that was normal, for pressure release, but maybe the disc that came with the machine is just faulty then. Also I bought some of those cleaning tabs, but I managed to order E31 instead of E16. If you find the time of day, I would love to hear your input on these two issues of mine :P Thanks for your other videos, its been educational and interesting. Peace.

[@stephaniejadesmith]

I just went to flush mine for the first time and realized my disc has that too. Does anyone know if this is supposed to be like this?

[@idontevenwanttomakea]

I have same issue

[@tacocatt6808]

I know this was a month ago but here's the answers: There are two backflush discs both from sage/breville, one has a tiny hole the other does not, both will properly and thoroughly clean/backflush your machine, just the one with the hole leaks some water into the driptray through the porta filter. Nothing to worry about. The cleaning tablets comes in two sizes - e16 and e31, the e31 is simply the bigger option, but both will clean your machine. With the e31 tabs you might be more likely to find some excess tablet left after you run 1 cycle like mentioned in this video/the manul, so just do as instructed and run another cycle, no problem.

[@nevastrong2850]

Thanks for your video. I don't mind reading manuals; always learn more from video lessons!

[@colleenpimentel4191]

Thank you - you made something intimidating so easy.

[@rr88821]

Before flushing do o need to remove the filter in the water tank? Also can I use the same table to descale the unit?

[@AndyGonzalezMusic]

You can not use the same tablet to descale. It is a totally different process.

[@kathryngoy3219]

I'm a visual person and thank you for posting all the Brista Pro videos. Are you a Barista in the profession?

[@HoonsCoffee]

No. I owned a small computer shop in Tucson.

[@mrtvoch]

You should have mentioned that you need to use Dual wall 1 shot... I wasted one tablet 😢

[@UTubeGangstaMan]

Me too 😢

[@dantenicholas8885]

Super helpful video just did a cleaning cycle on mines working vary well now 😄

[@lujiang6495]

i need to watch this every other 3 months 😂

[@yogman10]

So, by plug has a small hole below where you put the cleaning tab (exact center), so some cleaner liquid comes out the bottom of the filter. I don't see this with yours, is this normal?

[@kimberlycogswell6722]

So helpful!! I hate manuals. Quick and to the point!

[@sarahjane4772]

Great video! What do you use when you need to replace the spongey white filter it comes with?

[@Hsgoods]

감사합니다. All your videos are so helpful!!!

[@jinrowang]

Good review for backflush :) I do it every weekend just to be safe~

[@keebineer]

I have an IMS shower screen. Do you recommend switching back to the original screen when flushing? I have the same machine as you, Batista Pro. Thanks for the video!

[@UtkuCanGokmen]

Hey mate water comes from basket, Is it normal?

[@nocoho1]

When I did this water came out my portafilter the whole time. I did this exact process. When I’m trying to pull shots it’s barely even dripping out of my machine I have no idea what’s wrong 😭

[@jonathanross4196]

What is difference between flush and descale?

[@maggiemcnamara2413]

Whatever I do it’s coming out of the portafilter the water any advice???

[@becca1858]

Hi Hoon, I read another comment that the rubber disc that holds the tablet had a hole. Mine has a small hole. Is this why foam was through the portafilter?

[@jw6451]

breville needs to make different guides for different releases. my 870 from 3 or so years ago started spitting water out of the filter, i thought something was wrong. apparently that's just the way it works in older models but there is no documentation of it anywhere

[@renee71ify]

Thank you for showing us !! 🙌🏼

[@HoonsCoffee]

Of course!!

[@taylorshred]

if you use a double shot basket would you switch to clean a single shot basket that you do not use?? Can you put the cleaning disc into the the double shot basket?

[@takasytuacja5133]

Does filter needs to be removed from the tank ?

[@BrentGoodale]

Really like the looks of the pro! Thanks for sharing

[@TigerJack666]

Thank you boss

[@CanYapan]

Hello Hoon! Thank you for this great video. I flushed my barista pro as you shown in this video. In my experience, I used the cleaning capsule came within the box. I put that in the single basket with the rubber gasket as you shown. However, some water was coming from the front when I started the flushing process. Half was coming’s from the front and half from the back. Did I do something wrong? What do you recommend?

[@CanYapan]

I saw other comments people saying different things but I am not sure if it is an issue or a design change. My cleaning gasket comes with a small hole on it. Does yours have a hole?

[@CanYapan]

Also I am not sure if it is related but my machine always leave moisture/water in the basket whatever I tried didn’t change a thing.

[@zerofish001]

Same here! I just flushed mine and realized the water came out from the front. My cleaning disc also has a hole in the middle! I’m also not sure if this is a design change or a defective cleaning disc!

[@halfpint7301]

Can anyone help, I have the option to descale and flush, is that correct? And does it use the same tablets for both options? I have answered my own question, descale and flush are separate. And i watch this video every time I need to flush the system! Thank you very much ❤

[@Dean-de5im]

Hi, thanks so much for this. I’ve just finished my first flush and for some reason water does come out of my portafilter during the flush and not much comes out of the underside into the drip tray. Any idea why this might be? I’ve tried with both single cup insert things

[@d3oneE]

I have the same problem not sure what’s happening

[@lindseyleathers8135]

Mine did the same thing and not sure what to do either

[@LizzGee1111]

I just did the flush tonight and the same thing happened to me. The water and detergent came through the portafilter and not the back

[@SwaartBaard]

I think I know why. Your rubber disc probably has a little hole in the middle of it? Breville are now using solid discs with their newer machines that do not have a hole in the middle for the water to pass through. You can get these new discs cheaply online. Using a solid one sort of forces the flush through the machine instead of out of the portafilter

[@LizzGee1111]

@@SwaartBaard thank you so much! I think you’re right as I watched another video on it that explained the process of the back flush. I will get a new disc and try again in a few days 🙂

[@DevMoSofi]

Thank you sir, that was very insightful!

[@jean-pierreserret301]

Im curious, when i go through this process i notice a fair amount of water coming through the basket yet on your video it doesnt seem to happen?

[@jillkumamoto]

I watch this every time the flush notice lights up 😂

[@reneslothpedersen6222]

Hi, How come on the Barista Pro there is water damp in the tool tray when streaming a lot of milk or cleaning? Not when only brewing coffee. The streamer let stream out via the drain and also one (the user) let stream out in the tray when getting it ready and cleaning it. But the damp seems “trapped” in there no ventilation hence water drops in the tool tray? Thanks

[@selie2001]

Great Video... Thank you ... I hate to read the manual as well....

[@ddnoc1706]

Hi all. Locate the disc without a hole. I found mine in the cleaning kit that came with my Barista Pro. Now my machine correctly back flushes instead of pouring the cleaning tablet out thru the porta filter.

[@hollycook43]

Great video, really helpful, thank you :)

[@rodshehan3886]

Thanks Hoon for the info - from Australia

[@falconcara]

Thank you so much for this very helpful video

[@yusufasimkilinc]

It’s very helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@ghala7669]

Really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@rachelmarie2301]

The soapy water is coming out of the portafilter (like a normal coffee shot) instead of the back. Is something broken?

[@Reuben007Ash]

Very good and so clear . Love it. Thanks a lot

[@HoonsCoffee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richhelsing]

Hi Hoon, I just got my Barista Pro few days back. May I check with you if its normal for the machine to release some water from the bottom each time you power up the machine? My drip tray and storage tray was taken out when I turn on my Barista Pro and I notice water flow out from the bottom. Will appreciate if you could verify and respond. Cheers!

[@RuthLandsman]

I know to use the single cup filter but does it matter if single or dual wall version? Thanks!

[@simonaleman6946]

My machine does pour water from the portafilter when flushing, is this normal or is it suposed to do it in the drip tray

[@user-hl3ly4sc2r]

Is it ok that the water came out from the front?

[@ummaleah]

Thanks very good video

[@dennisrkb]

Can I use a fraction of a dishwasher tab?

[@seankelley8830]

Fore some reason, when I do the flush cycle (Barista pro), the water still comes out through the filter basket, not the back. So the water and cleanser appears to not be back flushing. I have it all set up as instructed. Breville support directed me to their support videos and none of those help. Thank you.

[@dhimmel]

Your rubber piece likely has a small hole in the center. The wrong piece was included with the machine

[@KeishaChanelle]

Thank you you were very helpful. I didn’t know what that meant. N I really do not like reading manuals either lol

[@santoshgrg779]

My machine doesnt flush from bottom. Just got it what is the problem

[@Majnun74]

Thank you! Very helpful video👍🏻

[@sebacastillos]

I dont know why, but when I do the flush it comes water from the group. I don't know why but the portafilter is not well sealed

[@mariomendez4874]

Can you flush the pro like you did on your other video with vinegar on the other breville machine?

[@anikalopez1207]

Thank you. Very helpful 😊

[@cie026]

how come my machine‘ water is not coming from the back

[@nilsonam]

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[@alexxm80]

thanks, could you make a video on descaling ?

[@Milehi6h]

When I do a flush cycle, water comes out the portafilter and not the bottom?

[@galinavelichkova3078]

Super helpful , thank you!

[@snecklifter]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@XEROPHYTIC]

I have barista pro, flushing disk supposed to have a hole? Because mine does.

[@PrestigeWorldwideNo1]

Mine does too! And i get lots of water coming from the portafilter. Sage support has asked me to send them a video so i’m waiting for a response from them

[@XEROPHYTIC]

@@PrestigeWorldwideNo1 I contacted them over the weekend, but no response yet. And yeah, pretty much all my water comes out the front.

[@PrestigeWorldwideNo1]

Let me know what they say. From looking around online it looks like they used to send out cleaning discs with holes in them but then changed to a solid disc, however my machine is less than a month old and mine has a hole…

[@XEROPHYTIC]

@@PrestigeWorldwideNo1 yup, I just got mine last month

[@ardiyantowibowo4362]

Hi Victor, just wondering if you ever got response from Breville. I had the same issue. Tried double walled basket and it helps a little bit, but still too much water coming out of portafilter

[@mohamedamine1850]

Thank you for the video you did an amazing job

[@HoonsCoffee]

Glad you enjoyed it!