Video Guide: Rancilio Silvia Grouphead Screen & Gasket Replacment

How to Identify which Silvia version you have.

Remove Water tank, drip tray and portafilter.

Flip the machine upside down.

Remove screen screw with flat head screwdriver.

Remove the old screen.

Remove and soak diffuser in Joe Glo coffee cleaner.

Pry the gasket up with the sharp tip of the awl.

Use Joe Glo coffee cleaner and hot water to soak the grouphead for 10-15 minutes.

With a wire brush, clean the top of the grouphead.

Use a paper towel / regular towel to soak the dirty water from the grouphead.

Use the compressed air can to clean any excess water or coffee.

Last but not least, use the pick on the top and bottom rails to remove last bits of coffee debris.

Take the new gasket and install it with the lettering down.

Use a 1/4 inch flat punch to push down the gasket to ensure its nice and flat.

Insert the diffuser with the water channels facing down.

Place the new screen and insert the screw.

Use an 8mm socket wrench to tighten the screw.