Kody shows you how to clean your Saeco portafilter at home! Visit our online store! www.geniusequi... The portafilter rebuild kit can be found in the link below: www.geniusequi...
I had my 14 year old Saeco Combi De luxe that I love (the one with the Mill) working perfectly, then it started making the coffe less creamy, being transparent after the 1st shot. I suspected something was wrong with the portafilter as after cleaning it last year, the spring wasn't working propery (handle not returning). Thank to your amazing video, I have realized that in the instructions I was following (in another video) it was not explained that was necessary to "push" until it makes the click noise, as you clearly show, meaning is was properly fitted. Now it is perfectly working once again, and hopefuly it will work for another 14 years!! :) This is one of the best videos I have seen so far!! Thanks a lot for your great contribution!
Thank you for the comment. We are very happy to hear that your 14-year-old machine is still pushing coffee and that you are keeping everyone caffeinated. Thank you for the kind words.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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! :)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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?
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?
Hi Dan, thank you for reaching out. Please contact parts@geniusequipment.com for all parts inquiries and questions. We will be happy to help sort this out for you! Cheers!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Great explanation and video; I wonder if you can be specific about where to buy this saeco portafilter repair kit??? It does not seem to be available from Saeco. Thanks!!
Hi Ann, We are happy to hear that you find our video helpful! If you would like to purchase the Saeco portafilter repair kit, you can go to our online store linked at the end of the video (minute 10:04) or you can visit us at www.geniusequipment.com
Do you know where I can order a repair kit for this portafilter? Or is there a part number that you can provide so that I can search for a repair kit? Great video, by the way!
Hi Glenn, You can find the portafilter kit and other parts on our website! www.geniusequipment.com/collections/spare-part-kits/products/saeco-portafilter-kit Thank you!
I installed the new rebuild kit, but I don't know why the needle / spillo in idle position is closed (I can sense with my nail without the filter basket) when I try to make the coffee, nothing flow down. It's like the cam spring is not strong enough to bring the cam in the position where the needle is lifted. Do you have any idea why is not working properly?
Same problem here. If I put the old black disc in, it works, but the new one does not. So something about the new disc is preventing the valve from opening.
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.
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?
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.
Hi! I cleaned my portafilter according to this video, but unfortunately I lost the little spring somewhere.... I tried the machine and it seems to work great. What is the function of the little spring? Is it OK to run the machine without it?
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?
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.
Would cleaning this / replacing these parts resolve issues with portafilter sneeze? I have to let my machine sit for 15+ minutes before I can take my portafilter off or else it explodes grounds all over my kitchen
I had my 14 year old Saeco Combi De luxe that I love (the one with the Mill) working perfectly, then it started making the coffe less creamy, being transparent after the 1st shot. I suspected something was wrong with the portafilter as after cleaning it last year, the spring wasn't working propery (handle not returning). Thank to your amazing video, I have realized that in the instructions I was following (in another video) it was not explained that was necessary to "push" until it makes the click noise, as you clearly show, meaning is was properly fitted. Now it is perfectly working once again, and hopefuly it will work for another 14 years!! :) This is one of the best videos I have seen so far!! Thanks a lot for your great contribution!
Thank you for the comment. We are very happy to hear that your 14-year-old machine is still pushing coffee and that you are keeping everyone caffeinated. Thank you for the kind words.
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.
This is the BEST video on the web about this operation! Great JOB!!! 👍
Thank you so much. My portafilter was definitely not going back together properly without your insight!
The ratchet table is the key to the satisfying click! Thank you so much
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.
Thank you Kody. Your video is much better than any written description. Well done, man
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very well done. I didn’t think a reconditioning kit was that easy to obtain. Your video is vey well done. Thank you
Was able to clean mine properly after watching this. Kudos
Duuuuude you are my hero.
The part at 5:50 had me raging but your method worked flawlessly.
Thank you SO much!!!
Thanks so much. Just rebuilt mine (never done before) and cant wait to use it again. Been many years since its worked correctly.
Thank you for taking the time to do this! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☕️
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!
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!
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.
Thank you man, 1 million thanks.
First when my spring jumped i tought i need to throw away the whole damn thing
Congratulation! One of the best explanation i’ve ever see! Great communicator. Thanks a lot
Thanks so much for the video and your quick services. I will drink my coffee in your honor tomorrow morning !
Thanks from Spain , very useful video.
I love this video! It saved my frugal fb marketplace buy and I am more than happy. Thank you!!
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.
And cleaning behind the shower screen is not in the manual 😞
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! :)
You’re a natural teacher! Thank you!
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!
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!
@@geniusequipment whats the use of little spring? i mean what function it do? i lost one
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.
Thankyou. A very concise and easy to follow guide.
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.
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.
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.
You saved me 80 euros mate!! Thank you!
We are glad we could help!
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
This video saved my day!! Very detailed explanation, thank you so much!!
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
Instructions are very clear and feel confident that I can do this. Where can I buy the spare parts?
This is awesome thanks a lot! It was good to put all the parts back together
Thank you for the video, a rare one I think.
Thanks. Great detailed explanation.
You are welcome... Enjoy the great coffee again ;)
Thanks, this was helpful and solved my problem
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
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?
Thank you very much for showing the assembly!
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?
Hi Dan, thank you for reaching out. Please contact parts@geniusequipment.com for all parts inquiries and questions. We will be happy to help sort this out for you! Cheers!
Thank u for the video ,any one have the link to by the valve and the other changed matériels
Thanks for the help! Great video! :)
So well explained ! Very well made tutorial. Thanks a lot. You just saved me lots of trouble.
Happy to help!
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
Great guide ! Helped me a lot !!! Keep it up
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?
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.
Thanks for the explanation!! We are always happy to help :)
is it possible to just buy the plastic part? I think that is all i need
Si può avere traduzione in italiano?
Great video. Followed exactly and porta-filter works like new now. Thank you.
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.
You’re awesome! Great detail.
Thanks, super clear and useful
What's the spring action actually does?
Thank you, a great help, much appreciated.
Excellent explanation 👏👏👏
Thank you very much for your help!
Thanks a million! managed to repair my lovely old machine.
Thanks, I was experiencing difficulty until I watched this.
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.
Thank you very much! Now I can continue enjoying the espresso my machine does.
Thanks a lot. I repair my portafilter with your video
Excellent!! You save my coffee machine. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks. absolutely helpful
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
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.
Thank you from Argentina Bro!
Great explanation and video; I wonder if you can be specific about where to buy this saeco portafilter repair kit??? It does not seem to be available from Saeco. Thanks!!
Hi Ann,
We are happy to hear that you find our video helpful! If you would like to purchase the Saeco portafilter repair kit, you can go to our online store linked at the end of the video (minute 10:04) or you can visit us at www.geniusequipment.com
Thanks so much. Great video,,
You don't need a ratchet bit, you can just insert the basket. Good video.
Do you know where I can order a repair kit for this portafilter? Or is there a part number that you can provide so that I can search for a repair kit? Great video, by the way!
Hi Glenn,
You can find the portafilter kit and other parts on our website!
www.geniusequipment.com/collections/spare-part-kits/products/saeco-portafilter-kit
Thank you!
I installed the new rebuild kit, but I don't know why the needle / spillo in idle position is closed (I can sense with my nail without the filter basket) when I try to make the coffee, nothing flow down. It's like the cam spring is not strong enough to bring the cam in the position where the needle is lifted. Do you have any idea why is not working properly?
Same problem here. If I put the old black disc in, it works, but the new one does not. So something about the new disc is preventing the valve from opening.
@@M.J.Nakayama I have tried to put old disc and old valve but still the hole is obstructed, I can sense with my nails
You helped me fix my new machine!! Thank you!!!
Glad we could help!
What about the machine itself? How to clean it?
Thanks so much, it helped me save a lot of money doing it myself, once I got the parts for it.
Where did you get the parts. I am looking for the valve assembly
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.
Thanks you! Very much.!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
its work same whitout the small spring ?
Welcome!
Why does the coffee bracket roll down during cooking ?!
Look forward to your reply.
Mihaly Jozsef
where do you buy a plate & gasket for the portafilter. i used mine for 18 years need new parts please, please where
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?
Merci ÉNORMÉMENT pour cette vidéo!!!
Merci d'avoir regardé et je suis heureux que la vidéo vous ait été utile, j'espère que vous restez bien caféiné
IIIIIInsane bro sanks alot!
ANd greets from germany
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.
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.
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.
what is the best method to clean the filter basket?
Hi! I cleaned my portafilter according to this video, but unfortunately I lost the little spring somewhere.... I tried the machine and it seems to work great. What is the function of the little spring? Is it OK to run the machine without it?
SO this spring: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184126635970
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?
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.
Would cleaning this / replacing these parts resolve issues with portafilter sneeze? I have to let my machine sit for 15+ minutes before I can take my portafilter off or else it explodes grounds all over my kitchen
No.
By the time I finish steaming milk, the pressure has dropped enough that I can remove the PF without it sneezing.
That was great Saved my bacon
Thanks a lot for the video, just made my 10 yrs old via Veneto new.
Happy to help!!
Great video, it helps me a lot.
Thank you and good luck
Happy to help!
Amazon has a complete kit, search Saeco - Complete Repair Kit for pressurized portafilter
Wow. Thx alot. Awesome!!!
Excelente explicación, muy detallada. Muchas gracias por su aporte.
No entiendo Inglés pero me ha sido de gran utilidad ,me podrías decir cómo se llama la pieza de plástico blanca ,muchas gracias