Top 20 DeLonghi Magnifica 3300 Espresso Machine Questions & Answers

Could be the brew unit pushing the door open because there’s a coffee build up in the spring loaded chute that directs coffee from the brew unit to the outlet. Result is that the chute is jammed.

Needs cleaning. Might need disassembly. Be prepared to throw up. Mine was moldy.

Troubleshooting is on page 19 here http://www.delonghi.com/Global/InstructionManuals/EN/EN-5713215511.pdf http://www.delonghi.com/Global/InstructionManuals/EN/EN-5713215511.pdf

Try reset try going into menu try and follow the rest of program South system can concludes

I've gotten parts from and had good luck with ereplacementparts.com. Their diagram for the 3300 indicates that this is the water tube going from the pump to the generator: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/tube-23cm-long-p-695107.html It is less than $8. In my 4500 unit, all of the water tubes have similar connections though in different lengths. At 23cm, this one seems pretty long. Tube 23Cm Long

Do you mean the "Fill Tank" message? If so, I found the problem to be the magnetic switch triggered by the float in the water tank. Please confirm the message you see and I can provide more details.Ok, it sounds like your unit might have the same problem mine did. I posted some of my findings in this thread:http://www.fixya.com/support/t1898311-water_container_full_but_low_indicationAdding a magnet to the float helped for several months but then the problem came back. I found the root-cause to be the 'reed switch' (see picture in the other thread) and when I replaced it, it worked fine. Replacement parts like these are often available through web-sites (e.g. http://www.ereplacementparts.com)

Take it apart and clean it properly plug use sileco to lubricate for a longer use water heat coffee all of these make machine to fail Keep service as importance

Do you have dry coffee in the waist bin? do you have water coming ? I can offer you coffee but I can't give you because I don't have it

Mine has done this on and off for about a year. I saw on another post that beans may be to oily. I think that may be the solution as I have gotten different beans (not oily) and it seems to have taken care of that problem. How ever.....no frothing steam, leaking water internally and not pressing the coffee pucks like it used to. maybe just time for a new machine. Any suggestions?

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grinder is very fine, turn the knob inside the coffee to a large chislo.Ako not fix it, there are probably some trash between the blades of the grinder.

It might be a normal cleaning cycle or flushing itself out. You don't mention whether it's not working anymore, so is it just that the sounds and lights seem concerning, or has it actually stopped working?

if broke replace part

Wrong category this is refrigerators.

Hi JB, not sure if you've junked your 3300 machine by now or had the problem fixed already. Nevertheless, allow me to share with owners of DeLonghi Magnifica Espresso machines who encounter similar problem to yours. Incidentally, mine is a Delonghi Magnifica 3200 which is very much the same as the 3300. Firstly, try to ascertain if the pump is working normally. When the machine is ready to brew coffee, turn ON the steam/hot water knob and see if it pumps normally and for more than 30secs at least. My machine could pump for short durations between 5secs to 20secs max before the water light came on. I checked the flow meter connection but is all seemed well. I noticed signs of water leak (dried up chalky water stains) where the steam wand exits the control panel. Upon opening up the control panel, I noticed a larger patch of dried up water stains on the wand valve assembly. Bought a set of steam wand assembly replacement and to replace the leaking one. It's been some six month now and I'm enjoying my daily cuppa again. Btw, my Delonghi Magnifica 3200 has been serving me well for 10 years! Apart from the steam wand replacement and a faulty micro-switch, I only had to carry out the usual descaling and replacing worn out O-rings.

I initially replaced the o-rings in the pipe/valve assembly. It didn't work for long (not correct size o-rings probably). I then bought a new pipe-valve unit. To replace you need to pry off the stream handle (chromed plastic). It only fits one way on the axle (so take notice when replacing!). Then remove back and side covers (6 screws all at the back). Then remove top (2 screws each side at the front and a couple at the back). Then the front panel should be lose. (Instructions based on a slightly different model)Mine made better coffee after I fixed the leak! A large portion (perhaps 25%) of the water intended for the coffee went via the steam wand straight into the drip tray, which is not good.

I had this problem. The door didn't snap when I shut it and it would pop open and stop the brewing. It was an easy 5 minute fix. I removed the drip tray and the black plastic bin where the spent coffee grounds are expelled. With a flashlight I could clearly see 1/4" to 1/2" caked coffee grinds lining the back of the cabinet at its base. This residue kept the bin from seating correctly. Because the bin wasn't all the way back into the cabinet it put pressure on the door and kept it from latching. I cleaned out the buildup with a small spatula and a brush and the door latched perfectly again.

Oh no..Try used descaling solution online..or wash the infuser

You are not completing the descale program. See below.10.3 DESCALINGDue to the continuous heating of the water used to make the coffee, overtime it is normal for the tubing inside the machine to fill with lime scale.When the light starts flashing( chap. 12-point 5), it is time to descalethe machine.NOTE: when the light switches on, the coffee maker can still be used toprepare coffee.Proceed as follows:• Empty the tank and pour in the contents of one bottle (125 ml) ofDURGOL descaler plus one liter of water. For subsequent descalingoperations, descaling solution can be purchased from authorisedtechnical service centres.NB: Make sure splashes of descaler do not fall onto surfaces sensitiveto acid such as marble, limestone and glaze.• place a container with a minimum capacity of 1.5 litres underthe milk frother (Fig. 3);• turn the machine on by pressing the button (Fig. 4).• wait for the green and indicator lights to come on steady.• press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds (Fig.14). Thelight inside the button switches on (chap. 11 - point 8) to indicatethe start of the descaling program (the and lights remainoff to indicate that it is not possible to make coffee).• turn the steam knob half a turn anticlockwise (Fig.5). Thedescaling solution will come out of the milk frother and start tofill the container underneath.• the descaling program automatically performs a series of deliveriesand pauses, so as to remove the lime scale deposits frominside the coffee maker.Fig.32The two red buttonshave openedout CORRECTLYThe two red buttonshave notopened outCORRECT INCORRECT33OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS• after around 30 minutes, when the light comes on (chap. 12 - GBpoint 1), turn the steam knob half a turn clockwise (Fig.6) until itstops.The machine must be rinsed so as to eliminate the residues of descalingsolution from inside the machine. Proceed as follows:• remove the water tank, rinse it and fill it with clean water.• reposition the tank.• empty the collection container (located under the milk frother) that isfull of liquid, and then replace it under the milk frother.• turn the steam knob half a turn anticlockwise (Fig. 5). Hot water willcome out of the milk frother and fill the container underneath.• when the tank is empty, the light goes off and the lightcomes on (chap. 12 - point 1).• turn the steam knob all the way clockwise (Fig. 6) and fill the watertank with clean water again.• the program of descaling is hour terminated and the machine isready per do again the coffee.NOTE: if the descaling procedure is stopped before completion, thealarm (chap. 12 - point 5) is not deactivated and the proceduremust be started again form the beginning.IMPORTANT: THE GUARANTEE IS NOT VALID IF THE ABOVE DESCALING OPERATIONIS NOT PERFORMED REGULARLY.

Likely a foreign object is blocking up the grinder. Remove all beans and run at coarsest grind to try to clear it, chase it through with more beans if necessary. If this does not clear it then the top burr of the grinder assembly can be removed after disassembling the machine. Mark the grinder coarseness cogs before moving them to assist reassembly. Moderately difficult procedure.

Delonghi EAM, ESAM, ECAM, NespressoOver time, the continuous heating up of the water used to make the coffee leads to lime scale building up inthe inner circuits of the appliance.When the appliance displays the message:DESCALEyou should perform the descale cycle.Proceed as follows:• make sure the appliance is ready.• press the button (the light over the button comes on) then press the button repeatedly untilthe appliance displays:DESCALE No• Press and the appliance displays the message:DESCALE Yes• Press the button to start the descale programme.• Empty the water tank and add the contents of one bottle (125 ml) of DURGOL descaler plusone litre of water. For subsequent descaling, use descaler of the same type and brand as supplied(available from technical service centres authorised by the manufacturer).• attach the water spout to the nozzle;• place a container with a minimum capacity of 1.5 litres under the hot water spout (Fig. 3);• press the button. Descaler runs off from the hot water spout into the container below. The appliancedisplays:APPLIANCE IN DESCALE• the descale programme automatically performs a series of run offs and pauses to remove lime scaledeposits from inside the coffee maker.• After about 30 minutes, the appliance displays:RINSING FILL TANKThe appliance must now be rinsed through to eliminate residues of descaling solution from inside the appliance.Proceed as follows:• empty the water tank, rinse and fill with clean water.• Reposition the tank.• Empty the full container and then put it back under the hot water spout.• Press the OK button. Hot water is run off from the spout into the container below and the appliance displays:RINSING• When the water tank is empty, the appliance displays the message:RISRINSING COMPLETE PRESS OK• Press the OK button and refill the water tank with clean water.• The descale programme is now terminated and the appliance is ready to make coffee again.NOTE: if the descaling cycle is interrupted before completion, the appliance continues to display the descalemessage and the programme must be started again from the beginning. Empty the water tank, rinse, fill withclean water and run off a cup of hot water.IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO DESCALE THE APPLIANCE REGULARLY INVALIDATES THE GUARANTEE.