Removing top cover – Dream

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Some customers would like to replace their own pumps or perform self-repairs. Here is a short step by step process to remove the top cover.

  1. First, power off and unplug the machine.
  2. Remove the water reservoir, drip tray/cover, and portafilter.
  3. Place a dry clean towel on a flat surface and turn the machine upside down on the towel.
  4. You will see the versatile grouphead (or similar). Use a small Philips head screwdriver to loosen and remove the 2 screws as indicated on the arrows.
Close-up of a coffee machine grouphead with two red arrows pointing to screws behind it. White text at the bottom reads: Remove screws behind grouphead before removing top cover. 2025 1st-line.com

After removal of the screws, hold the machine with each hand on each side (making sure to hold the top cover in place), and sit the machine right side up. The top cover can be removed. You should be able to see the internals.

Please note this photo shows the Ascaso Dream. The Ascaso Dream UP model will have a three-way solenoid valve as well as an OPV (over-pressure valve). The 2 screws (indicated by the red arrows) can be removed and should be tightened back onto the top cover.

Close-up of a mechanical device with copper wires, white tubing, and connectors; two large red arrows point to specific white tubes inside the assembly, illustrating how removing top cover unveils the intricate inner workings. 2025 1st-line.com

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