Learn everything you need to know about cleaning and unblocking the steam wand on your Sage Barista Express™ Impress espresso machine. We created this video tutorial to lay out everything from routine cleaning techniques to steam wand tip removal and unblocking so you can froth, foam, and feel the magic of microfoam.

How to clean and unblock the steam wand

For the cleanest cup, remove and replace the charcoal water filter in your Barista Express™ Impress espresso machine’s water tank. Watch to learn how to mark the replacement date on the built-in tracker and set a reminder for the next change. Subscribe to Sage’s parts and accessories program for the ultimate filter-replacement convenience.

How to replace the water filter

Address a flashing maintenance light by running your Barista Express™ Impress through a cleaning cycle. Grab the silicon cleaning disc and a cleaning tablet from your included stock of supplies, and watch this tutorial video to learn the steps. Professional-grade machine maintenance is easy with Sage.

How to perform a cleaning cycle

If the maintenance light on your Barista Express™ Impress has turned on, it’s time to perform a descale cycle. Grab the descaler packet that came with your machine, and fire up this helpful instructional video. We’ll walk you through each step, starting with emptying the drip tray and water tank and ending with a final, clear water rinse.

How to perform a descale

Perform a clear water backflush after every coffee creation session to ensure that your Sage machine stays in perfect working order. Just slot the included silicon cleaning disc in your portafilter, lock it in, and press a few buttons – our quick tutorial video will guide you through every step of the process.

How to perform a clear water backflush

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