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Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso Machine Questions & Answers
How to open a Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso machine
Easy to open. It is servicable if you have enough ingenuity and can find some generic parts to fit, but certainly not designed with servicability in mind -- the thing was obviously build as a "throw away". There is plenty of space in there for generic parts, but keep safety in mind since you are dealing with electrical parts that get hot and operate under pressure!
First, you need to remove the little plug caps that cover the two screws under the door for the scoop / emergency tamper (sorry, but IMHO a more substantial tamper is a requirement!). I found that the only sane way to remove these caps is with a drill. Carefully drill into the caps. The drill bit will catch, and you can pull the plug right out.
Next you need to deal with the odd screws. They are triangle, so even if you are a serious electronics guy like myself you are probably not going to have that screw bit. No problem though, use a very small flathead screwdriver that fits as closely in one side of the triangle as possible. It will easily remove the screw (and reinsert when you are done)
Once the screws are out, gently pry the top off as indicated by john. The plastic top should have two catches in the front near the edges, and two catches on the sides about mid-way back.
Hamilton Beach Espresso Machine not working
When you turn on the steam switch, does the steam light turn on, then eventually turn off when it comes up to temp?
If so, your wand may be plugged with a dried plug. I have resolved this by pouring boiling water into my steaming pitcher and soaking the wand for several minutes, then fire up the machine and heat for steam, then blast it out.
Might take a few tries. You may also need to run a thin wire, like a guitar string, up the wand to help free up the plug.
We dont know how to use it
http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/e09bed6a-25c0-d834-2947-befc7c51086d.pdf
It even includes their customer service number on page 10. :]
Water does not run through to espresso basket
Dykesie,
Unfortunately, CLR may not be recommended for use on plastic. Espresso makers should be cleaned using a citric acid based cleaner or a good substitute such as lemon juice ( no pulp please! ) It is entirely possible the CLR has damaged your machine. However, access to the inner workings can be had by removing the top. It's not intended to be removed for service, so it's not easy to get loose. You would have to pry around the top edge to release the lock-in tabs that hold the top in place.
HB declares that this machine has NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS - so if you find the issue is a bad pump, you won't likely be able to find a replacement.
Good luck getting it running again though. I can't imagine going too many days without my daily Americano -----
John
Hamilton Beach Espresso Machine
I have had similar issues with my 40729.
Assuming that when you turn on the steam switch, the steam light goes on and then off when up to temp:
I have resolved this by filling my steaming pitcher with boiling water, remove the end-cap from the frothing wand and soak the end of the steam pipe in the hot water for several minutes. Then fire up the steam and blow it out. if the obstruction is more serious, then you may need to unplug the machine and run a thin and stiff wire ( like a guitar string ) up through the wand to break up the clog.
This unit uses one heater for both the extraction and the steam, so if you are getting extraction then the heater is good. You may also have either:
- a bad needle valve in the steam knob on the right.
- a bad thermostat that regulates the heater temp when you turn on the steam switch.
I purchased a used unit.
No valve should be a part of this machine, other than a back-flow that works automatically when you insert the water reservoir.
The pump may have failed or you may have a kink in the line.
This model is not intended to be serviced, it is more of a disposable unit. You can however pry the top off of the unit to check the lines for kinks.
Lost instructions
Do a websearch for Hamilton Beach User Guide 840112600, and you will find a website with a pdf copy to download.
No steam!
Ran into the same problem on mine just after using the steam, so it definetely wasn't clogged... hope this helps.
Just try running the expresso maker through a full cycle and then try the steam again. Not sure if the machine air locked or something, but the expresso cycle appeared to get the water flowing again and then it had no trouble producing steam.
Hope it works.
Hamilton beach flexbrew. Say “Fill H2O” but is is full. What do I do?
I was able to fix this:1. Remove top cover2. Remove grate, one screw3. Dump water4. Clean water sensor probe (silver colour, bullet shape, approx 1/4" long), use a small flat screw driver with paper towel to remove any build up.5. Plug in and test until it works.if you get it to work again, that would be a good time to run the vinegar solution through.
The coffee dispenser bar isn't working in my Hamilton Beach coffeepot 47900. Nothing comes out! Can I fix it?
There are a few possible reasons why the coffee dispenser bar on your Hamilton Beach
- Check the water level in the reservoir. Make sure that there is enough water in the reservoir to brew a full pot of coffee. If the water level is too low, the coffee dispenser bar may not work properly.
- Clean the coffee dispenser bar. Over time, coffee grounds and other debris can accumulate on the coffee dispenser bar, clogging it and preventing the coffee from flowing properly. To clean the bar, run a solution of equal parts water and vinegar through the coffeepot and then rinse it thoroughly.
- Check the filter basket. Make sure that the filter basket is properly seated in the coffeepot and that it is not clogged with grounds. If the basket is not properly seated or is clogged, it may prevent the coffee from flowing through the dispenser bar.
- Check the gasket. The gasket is a rubber seal that helps to create a tight seal between the carafe and the coffeepot. If the gasket is damaged or worn, it may cause a leak and prevent the coffee from flowing through the dispenser bar.
If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, it is possible that there is a problem with the coffeepot itself. In this case, you may need to have it repaired or replaced.
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