Regular cleaning of the steam wand ensures stable pressure and improves milk texture and flavour. This guide explains how to clean and unblock your Dual Boiler™ steam wand to maintain optimal performance.

How to clean and unblock the steam wand

Keep your Sage Dual Boiler™ performing at its best with simple, effective maintenance. Learn three easy methods to clean the portafilter and filter basket—essential steps to ensure every cup of coffee tastes as exceptional as it should.

How to clean portafilter and filter basket

Enhance the flavour of every brew by keeping your espresso machine’s shower screen clean. Discover how proper maintenance prevents residue build-up and ensures optimal extraction—so each cup from your Sage Dual Boiler™ tastes as good as it should.

How to clean the shower screen

Keep your Dual Boiler™ performing at its best by regularly emptying and cleaning the drip tray. Learn how to monitor the ‘Empty Me’ indicator and maintain the storage compartment for a cleaner, more efficient coffee experience.

How to clean the drip tray

To brew exceptional third wave coffee at home, regular maintenance is key. Learn how to easily clean your Sage Dual Boiler™—including performing a group head purge before and after each espresso shot—for consistently smooth, barista-level results.

Group head purge

Keep your espresso tasting fresh by regularly cleaning the filter basket in your Sage Dual Boiler™. Rinsing before and after each use helps prevent oil and residue buildup—ensuring a cleaner machine and a richer, more balanced shot every time.

Filter rinse basket

Water quality is essential to great espresso. With the Dual Boiler™, maintain optimal flavour by replacing the water filter every 90 days or after 40 litres of use. Regular filter changes help deliver consistent, café-quality results at home.

How to replace the water filter

Regular cleaning is key to consistent performance. The Dual Boiler™ makes it simple—this guide walks you through the clean cycle to help prevent build-up of oils, milk and grounds, ensuring better espresso extractions every time.

How to perform a cleaning cycle

Performing a clear water backflush after each coffee-making session helps maintain your machine and improve performance. This essential cleaning step removes residual oils from the espresso pathways to ensure every brew tastes its best.

How to perform a clear water backflush

To keep your Dual Boiler™ machine performing at its best, regular descaling is essential. This process improves extraction and prevents build-up of coffee oils, milk, and residue. Your LCD will alert you when descaling is required—follow this guide to complete the cycle.

How to perform a descale

Maintain peak performance from your Smart Grinder™ Pro with regular cleaning. Let's shows you how to clean the burrs, remove build-up, and keep your grinder running smoothly. Clean gear means better-tasting coffee—every single time.

Cleaning the Smart Grinder Pro

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