Water leaking from the group head around the portafilter during extraction

Safety: Allow the group head to cool before touching.

• Clean gasket area:
  • Remove the portafilter and wipe the underside of the group head to remove coffee grounds.
  • Ensure the rim of the filter basket is clean and undamaged.
• Check portafilter fit: If the handle rotates too far to the right or feels loose, the gasket may be worn.
• Replace group head gasket:
  • Remove the shower screen and pry out the old group head seal with a suitable tool.
  • Clean the groove and install a new Sage-compatible gasket.
• Inspect portafilter: Replace the portafilter if the lugs are worn and no longer seal properly.