E61 Lever Squeaks or is Hard to Move

by Whole Latte Love 1 min read Updated: November 11, 2025

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Learn what to do when your machine's E61 brew lever squeaks or is hard to move. The only time your brew lever should squeak or be hard to move is right after you backflush. Backflush cleaner can remove the coffee oils that help keep it moving smoothly. So, go ahead and use your machine and it won’t take long for the oils to get back into the seals and get your machine back to normal.