A great espresso starts with a clean, well-maintained machine.
Your Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta is built for precision and durability — but like any barista tool, it performs best when cared for regularly.
Whether you’re brewing once a day or several times a week, here’s how to keep your machine in top shape for years of flawless coffee.
Daily Maintenance
We recommend doing the following maintenance daily (before first coffee):
- Place a container underneath the brewing head.
- Press one of the cup extraction buttons to rinse the brewing head.
- Dry the brewing head with a cloth.
- Rinse the portafilter and the used filters with tap water.
- Dry the portafilter and the used filters with a cloth.
- Check if the red floater of the drip tray is visible through the grid.
- If so, clean the drip tray (Chapter: Weekly maintenance).
Repeat this procedure every time you brew a coffee to improve the quality of your coffee.
Weekly Maintenance
We recommend doing the following maintenance weekly:
- Empty the drip tray.
- Clean the drip tray with water and a mild detergent.
- Set the grind size selector to COARSE.
- Check if the hopper gate at the back of the bean container is open.
- Place a container under the portafilter holder.
- Press the grind time knob to switch on the grinder and remove excess coffee.
- After a few seconds, press the grind time knob again to switch off the grinder.
- Set the grind size selector back to the desired position.
Monthly Maintenance
We recommend cleaning the appliance every month. To clean the appliance:
- Plug in and switch on the appliance.
- Set the grind size selector to COARSE.
- Close the hopper gate at the back of the bean container.
- Place a container under the portafilter holder.
- Press the grind time knob to switch on the grinder and remove excess coffee.
- After a few seconds, press the grind time knob again to switch off the grinder.
- Switch off the appliance and remove the bean container.
- Empty the bean container. Note: Always remove the bean container first and only then remove the grinder mechanism. Do not take off both parts together and never use excessive force to remove the parts.
- Reassemble the bean container
- Fill the bean container with Solis GRINDZ.
- Open the hopper gate at the back of the bean container.
- Place a container under the portafilter holder.
- Switch on the appliance.
- Press and hold the grind time knob to switch on the grinder.
- When all GRINDZ has run through the appliance, release the grind time knob to switch off the grinder.
- Close the hopper gate.
- Switch off the appliance and remove the bean container.
- Empty the bean container.
- Rinse the bean container with warm water and a mild detergent.
- Rinse the bean container with clean water.
- Dry the bean container thoroughly.
- Reassemble the grinder and the bean container. Make sure all parts lock in place.
- Fill the bean container with coffee beans.
- Open the hopper gate at the back of the bean container.
- Switch on the appliance.
- Press and hold the grind time knob to switch on the grinder.
- After 20 seconds, release the grind time knob again to switch off the grinder.
- Set the grind size selector back to the desired position.
- Switch off and unplug the appliance.
Make sure the portafilter is not hot when removing the spout.
- Unscrew the spout of the portafilter.
- Soak the following parts in warm water and a mild detergent:
• Portafilter (only the metal parts).
• Cup filters
• Spout
- Unscrew the steaming nozzle from the steaming wand.
If the nozzle opening is blocked, you can use the pin on the cleaning tablet holder to remove the blockage. If you cannot unblock the nozzle with the pin, rinse the nozzle with warm water and try again.
- Rinse the nozzle in warm water.
- Gently screw the nozzle back onto the steaming wand.
- Clean the appliance and the water tank with a soft and damp cloth.
- Dry the appliance and the water tank.
- Plug in and switch on the appliance.
Regular maintenance not only extends your machine’s lifespan — it ensures every espresso you brew tastes as good as the first. Follow these steps to enjoy smooth extractions, consistent pressure, and that signature Solis crema every morning.