Power off your machine and unplug the power cord from the outlet. It is recommended to allow your machine to cool off for at least 1 hour.
Underneath the drip tray you will find the label for your machine which has the serial number.
Remove the water tank from your machine. If you have a water softener or need to attach one, note that it attaches to the longer hose.
On the top panel, there are 4 screws. Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove them.
This will give you access to:
- Safety thermostat to reset
- Over pressure valve (OPV) to adjust brew pressure – see detailed instructions
- Boiler and heating element
- Wires for the switches
On the front panel below the grouphead, there are 2 screws. Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove them.
This will give you access to:
- 3 way solenoid valve to clean – see detailed instructions
Getting to the pump can be a little tricky. The back panel has to be removed. There are 2 screws near the top. You may need a thin Philips head screwdriver in order to angle it into the screw.
There is 1 more screw underneath the plate where the tank sits on.
The pump sits below the plate where the tank sits on. There are 2 support brackets that hold the pump in place. To remove the brackets, use an Allen key wrench to remove the screws underneath your machine.