How to clean your Saeco portafilter

Kody shows you how to clean your Saeco portafilter at home!
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[@keith__marr]

The ratchet table is the key to the satisfying click! Thank you so much

[@stengel-film]

Valve assembly onto the post, minute 7 to 7.30: I could't get the satisfying click, I was pressing so damn hard. My solution was to put the valve assembly for a minute in very hot water, that made the plastic smoother and that's how it worked finally. Thanks so much for your video, Kody. I would have never tried to do the replacement of the broken parts without your fantastic instruction.

[@markusmelegus3406]

Thank you man, 1 million thanks. First when my spring jumped i tought i need to throw away the whole damn thing

[@panicwarning4016]

This is the BEST video on the web about this operation! Great JOB!!! 👍

[@SimplyJapaneseMaples]

Thank you so much. My portafilter was definitely not going back together properly without your insight!

[@enzoferrari8730]

Thank you Kody. Your video is much better than any written description. Well done, man

[@mirsadrakovica1184]

Such a good person, thanks a lot for sharing all details, I was trying to clean myself, but for so long I always assembled wrong at home. You saved my machine. I really appreciate.

[@victoriaoehm6293]

Thank you so much for posting this. It took me three times to get it right but your video is explained perfectly step by step.

[@lylephoto]

Super helpful. Thanks, man. I needed to do deep cleaning, but couldn’t figure out how to get the entire thing apart. I wasn’t brave enough to try prying on the assembly until I saw you do it. Perfect.

[@garyn7067]

THANKS MUCH, this was a great help. The red gasket on my portafilter was breaking up, so I decided to rebuild the portafilter. On my unit, the valve was HARD to install. I could not push it down. I filed around the top edge of the nipple to create a slight taper, so the valve could more easily slide onto the nipple. It was easier, but still hard. If I had a proper size socket, I would have used that to push down on the 4 "fingers" to get the valve down. I forgot how to align the unit into the handle. Your video saved the day. Portafilter works fine now.

[@FabioRossettiFI]

Really helpful. Without this video I wouldn't have been able to install a repair kit I found online for 10 EUR. The only thing I did differently was the coupling of the white valve and the dark cover over the metal part. I used a socket like you, but more like an anvil, hammering carefully the valve with the ratchet extension, using only the screwdriver wasn't enough.

[@larrygilbert863]

Very well done. I didn’t think a reconditioning kit was that easy to obtain. Your video is vey well done. Thank you

[@DavePettittVoiceOver]

Much appreciated. Just swapped the boiler gasket and pump too. I’m getting be a pro at taking this thing apart and putting it all back together. Had it done, only to realize the group head needed a 1/4 turn. Portafilter is fresh as a daisy thanks to your video.

[@Depp196]

Congratulation! One of the best explanation i’ve ever see! Great communicator. Thanks a lot

[@734smyth]

Thanks so much. Just rebuilt mine (never done before) and cant wait to use it again. Been many years since its worked correctly.

[@wolterl9899]

It help me a lot.. thank you! Just for info: my coffe machine have the same gadget like this, i disassembly after 4 years and the parts are not really old to change it (just black in some points) but i need to replace all the block of plastic because i lost the spring.. if your bracket its not really old (i think 5+ years) just put it in the water with winegar or cleanin the entire machine with descaler.. you dont waste time

[@ssig8]

so happy I depressurized my machine! No comparison with the pressurized version. I should add however that my portafilter was very dirty with deposit. Anyway, I was really impressed with the first shot I did aftewards. Thank you! :)

[@CGoffF]

Thanks so much for the video and your quick services. I will drink my coffee in your honor tomorrow morning !

[@rickstokes2239]

Thanks for the vid. I’m actually leaving the pressurized assembly out and using it as a single stream portafilter so I can get better extraction with the grind / grams / tamping.

[@thientrinh8300]

Thank you so much, what a helpful video. My machine is Gaggia Gran Deluxe but its portafilter is the same with yours in the video. I tried to dissemble for cleaning but then struggling to put everything back together.

[@RealMyrmidon]

Was able to clean mine properly after watching this. Kudos

[@WhiteLotusOm]

Thank you for taking the time to do this! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☕️

[@bigsqueegie]

This video was perfect, thank you! Our Gaggia Gran Deluxe exploded on my wife this morning. Luckily she was ok and I managed to get the filter holder up and running again thanks to you!

[@geniusequipment]

Hi Joseph, Glad that she is okay and happy to hear that we were able to help you get things back up and running! Cheers!

[@elijahluckey7852]

Thank you for this video. I was able to follow this exact tutorial for my Gaggia Carezza Deluxe "Crema Perfetta Portafilter". Worked perfectly after cleaning.

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

You’re a natural teacher! Thank you!

[@javiervera3556]

Thanks from Spain , very useful video.

[@bwgarri1]

Thank you for the excellent video, I found it very helpful. I can only add that my recommendation would be to use olive oil rather than mineral oil, we are working with an Italian here!

[@geniusequipment]

Of course, olive oil would be more appropriate haha but we actually use food grade grease :) We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@lessormore]

@@geniusequipment whats the use of little spring? i mean what function it do? i lost one

[@simplemarryman5305]

Thank you for the video, a rare one I think.

[@KryptonM1]

Thanks - exact detail we needed! Following rebuild of the portafilter mechanism I clean the basket holes on a regular basis. Amazing how many of the holes get clogged. ALSO! I just noticed there is a similar sieve screen above the portafilter and it removes with a single philips-head screw using a stubby screwdriver to get in the tight space. Holy hand grenade was that filthy and clogged. MAJOR difference after my first cleaning of that piece.

[@user-qd4sn9zf2i]

And cleaning behind the shower screen is not in the manual 😞

[@jamesg2382]

Thankyou. A very concise and easy to follow guide.

[@BakonyiZsolt]

Thank you for saving my Gaggia Viva Style ☕ machine filter. I've dropped it and the spring unloaded. This filter in the video is exactly the same as mine.

[@AAkCN1]

Duuuuude you are my hero. The part at 5:50 had me raging but your method worked flawlessly. Thank you SO much!!!

[@andreadelucia4969]

This is awesome thanks a lot! It was good to put all the parts back together

[@vfiset]

Thanks for this video. You saved me. The key part I was missing was to mount the portafilter on something like your box to rebuild it. It changed everything. Cheers

[@joseng2396]

Thanks mate! I could fix what looked broken (the arm spring movement stopped working) by cleaning and assembling the whole system again following your instruction at no cost

[@Kapeluszu]

I love this video! It saved my frugal fb marketplace buy and I am more than happy. Thank you!!

[@bandung76]

This video saved my day!! Very detailed explanation, thank you so much!!

[@marcofreitas5321]

Thank you very much for showing the assembly!

[@plamenivanov9926]

Thanks for the help! Great video! :)

[@kick2down]

Thank you very much! Now I can continue enjoying the espresso my machine does.

[@jimz6076]

Amazon has a complete kit, search Saeco - Complete Repair Kit for pressurized portafilter

[@miro0o92]

Great guide ! Helped me a lot !!! Keep it up

[@howardleibovitch5393]

Thanks. absolutely helpful

[@jimpomeroy9258]

Great video. Followed exactly and porta-filter works like new now. Thank you.

[@jimz6076]

Thank you so much for producing this video. Profor Keri must not know that there is food grade mineral oil that is to maintain and restore your wood and bamboo cutting boards, butcher blocks and other wood products in the kitchen. Our oil is made from the pure USP grade white mineral oil that is enriched with vitamin E for added shelf stability and wood absorption. Let's start being positive. Great Video never could have done it with out you.

[@geniusequipment]

Thanks for the explanation!! We are always happy to help :)

[@chrismcmanus4908]

Thank you, excellent video!

[@n1xan]

Thanks a million! managed to repair my lovely old machine.

[@Nathvader]

You’re awesome! Great detail.

[@ibitconsulting4988]

Thank you, a great help, much appreciated.

[@ReductioAdAbsurdum1]

Thanks, this was helpful and solved my problem

[@dani7990]

Thanks a lot. I repair my portafilter with your video

[@anamariacollazzi81]

Excelente tu explicación. El inconveniente es que no se puede ver la imagen completa porque la cubren los subtítulos. Igual logré armar el portafiltro. Muchas gracias

[@GrumpSkull]

Thanks for the video. The inside of mine had encrustations of coffee build up. Yuk! I could not work out how the big spring loop fitted then I noticed one of the posts the end sat on was busted off after watching your vid. Repair kits on eBay from Bulgaria seem to be the cheapest source. Less than AU$30 delivered. While I wait I can still make coffee without the mechanism but no smooth 'crema' on top.

[@M.Klein.]

Nice video! Additional question: the machine is sold with 2 gaskets - i am only able to use the 2-cup one. the 1-cup gasket leaks as it is not tight. Any solution on this issue? Secondly - why is the handle twistable (approx 20 degrees) on the gasket? is there any function that is not explained in the manual?

[@yanasitta]

You don't need a ratchet bit, you can just insert the basket. Good video.

[@beatriceschlabowsky9828]

Instructions are very clear and feel confident that I can do this. Where can I buy the spare parts?

[@saewanahmadi1237]

Excellent explanation 👏👏👏

[@dariopapale5731]

Thanks, super clear and useful

[@1234papasof]

So well explained ! Very well made tutorial. Thanks a lot. You just saved me lots of trouble.

[@geniusequipment]

Happy to help!

[@jeremieleger2983]

thanks for your video. Very clear !

[@geniusequipment]

You are welcome; we are glad it was helpful. Keep caffeinated ;)

[@isays15]

Excellent!! You save my coffee machine. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@aggeloselsisi3715]

You saved me 80 euros mate!! Thank you!

[@geniusequipment]

We are glad we could help!

[@ocachambinaoeaqui]

Thank you very much for your help!

[@osopanda963]

Excelente explicación, muy detallada. Muchas gracias por su aporte.

[@othmanehanafi7228]

Thank u for the video ,any one have the link to by the valve and the other changed matériels

[@vittoriodrummer62]

Thank you from Argentina Bro!

[@matteoxyz3953]

Hi!a answer :sometime when i make 2 cup of coffee when machine pull out the coffee this pieces turn and goes down..😫why it make so?😓thanks

[@cherylpangborn5034]

Thanks so much. Great video,,

[@montserratpolo360]

No entiendo Inglés pero me ha sido de gran utilidad ,me podrías decir cómo se llama la pieza de plástico blanca ,muchas gracias

[@lowweeyien1014]

If I accidentally used the Cafiza to clean my portalfilter and it oxidized my portalfilter, do u hv any good solution to get rid of the dull grey on my portalfilter?

[@basslachnith865]

Thank you! I just saw what I missed when I put it all together after cleaning. At some point the spring didn't move backward the handle. It was the click on the disc that I have missed somehow.

[@elisabethcardinal6410]

Was it easy to do the click? I've been trying for a while now and it doesn't do it even if I follow everything said in the video.

[@exchaoordo]

Super helpful and thanks for posting. Only problem is the filter kit from Saeco didn't come with a new spring, which seems to be the key to the whole operation. Can I get a new one?

[@geniusequipment]

Hi Dan, thank you for reaching out. Please contact [e-mail] for all parts inquiries and questions. We will be happy to help sort this out for you! Cheers!

[@italianmktmaven]

is it possible to just buy the plastic part? I think that is all i need

[@sumonlahiri8937]

Thanks so much, it helped me save a lot of money doing it myself, once I got the parts for it.

[@brucegalanter2556]

Where did you get the parts. I am looking for the valve assembly

[@chvpvp31]

Muito obrigado pelo seu video ! Meu filtro havia caido e desmontou , pensei que ia jogar fora ! Voce me salvou.

[@javierromero2439]

You helped me fix my new machine!! Thank you!!!

[@geniusequipment]

Glad we could help!

[@adimac7106]

Thanks a lot for the video, just made my 10 yrs old via Veneto new.

[@geniusequipment]

Happy to help!!

[@smiley00]

Could you please tell me in detail what the flat plastic part with the orange seal part is used for? My portafilter doesn't have one, but I have the part, I just haven't used the machine with the orange seal part you replaced.

[@brucegalanter2556]

That was great Saved my bacon

[@jozsefmihaly9381]

Welcome! Why does the coffee bracket roll down during cooking ?! Look forward to your reply. Mihaly Jozsef

[@stanetzz]

Thank you! Very helpful video!

[@iceoue]

7:15 It's easier to pull the plate out of the case, then insert the white plastic mechanism into place, and then insert the plate until it clicks.

[@deanedward2379]

very well done instructional vid.... thanks a lot!

[@joolscoki8051]

Thanks you saved my coffee machine!

[@83juancpt]

What is the function of the small spring and lever under the pin , accidentally broke the pin holding that spring is it essential in the functioning of the machine still able to make espresso but the crema is less than it use to be

[@geniusequipment]

Hi Juan, thank you for your question! The spring essentially pressurizes the water flowing through the coffee and it helps with producing more crema. If you prefer a lot of crema, that pin piece would need to be replaced.

[@vornamenachname6928]

IIIIIInsane bro sanks alot! ANd greets from germany

[@castor0700]

Thanks for the video. Can anyone help? Every time I reassemble this the main spiring fails to stay on the shorter pin - meaning that after a few turns the portafilter has no resistance in it. Any ideas why it keeps coming off?

[@AAkCN1]

Wow. Thx alot. Awesome!!!

[@user-qb8fj8ib6z]

THANK YOU!!!! Lifesaving video!

[@ancahorvat78]

Thanks you! Very much.!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alejandromarquez01]

Felicitaciones muy buen video saludo desde 🇦🇷

[@codinky01]

Thanks, I was experiencing difficulty until I watched this.

[@Perly53]

Thank you! I cleaned it all out. It probably needs new parts, so I'll order them and replace the old ones.

[@geniusequipment]

Please feel free to go to our website and order the parts you need! geniusequipment.com

[@dobripopov8466]

Very useful, thanks a lot :)

[@talegas4866]

Nice instructions and video. Some of the close ups were not that clear, but by pausing the video before the close up I was able to see what you meant. I know it takes time, but post production editing could make the trick! :) One comment/question: Why changing the valve? I mean, doesn't the springs are the ones that controls the opening of the valve when the correct pressure is reached? I would argue changing the plastic is just to avoid cleaning it up (or when it is actually broken), but the springs are the most important items related to the pressure.. no?

[@eugenioadiletta8955]

Thank you for your message and for the constructive criticism. This will help us to improve. Regarding your question of why to replace the valve when the springs are the one controlling the pressure. Truthfully if the springs are gone it's time to replace the plastic valve. In our case the plastic valve had a lot of build up and replacement was really needed. In the case someone doesn't want to open it they can do a cleaning cycle but if the issue is not resolved with the cleaning cycle the opening and doing what we show is the best way to go about it.

[@largowin5571]

Merci ÉNORMÉMENT pour cette vidéo!!!

[@geniusequipment]

Merci d'avoir regardé et je suis heureux que la vidéo vous ait été utile, j'espère que vous restez bien caféiné

[@cvernick9]

Thanks for the video, I rebuilt mine no problem.

[@hswunno]

Bravo. Thanks!

[@manonvaillancourt9562]

Hi, thank you for the video. All my parts are right in place and the machanism works well perhaps when I place the screws there is a sligth flotting of the handle like if the screws are not tight anough but they are tight and I can see that it cannot go further. I align the handle as showed. Is it possible that the big spring is now too soft? I hope my question is clear since I am Francophone.

[@ValentinHRT]

Great video, it helps me a lot. Thank you and good luck

[@geniusequipment]

Happy to help!