La Pavoni cleaning routine: daily and weekly
Short answer
Wipe the steam wand after every use, clean the portafilter, basket and shower screen regularly with warm water and a mild detergent, and leave the lever down when you finish. La Pavoni says not to backflush a lever with a blind filter.
All instructions here are from La Pavoni’s current manual for the Europiccola, Professional and Stradivari.
After every use
- Steam wand. Clean it thoroughly with a damp cloth after every use.
- Lever down. Leave the lever in the down position when you finish, so water left in the boiler does not leak from the group, then switch off.
Regularly
- Portafilter, basket and shower screen. Clean with warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent scale and remove coffee deposits.
- Outside. A soft, damp cloth only. No alcohol, solvents, abrasives or detergents on the treated surfaces.
What not to do
- No blind-filter backflushing. La Pavoni’s manual warns not to use the blind filter to clean the group head. This is different from pump machines such as the Botticelli; see the Botticelli cleaning guide.
- Never open the cap under pressure. Switch off and release the steam first.
Related
Questions owners ask
Can I backflush a La Pavoni lever?
La Pavoni's manual says not to use the blind filter for cleaning the group head, to avoid damaging the machine.
Can I polish the chrome with metal polish?
La Pavoni's manual says not to use alcohol, solvents, abrasives or detergents on the outside, to avoid damaging the finish. Use a soft damp cloth.
Sources
La Pavoni manuals, parts lists and product pages.