Hi I have a Brugnetti Simona Espresso Machine, The knob that you need to turn counter clockwise to make steam will not budge either way.
The knob assembly needs replacement.many a times applying ooil or WD-40 in the sides of knob and trying it after half an hour releases the blocked /jammed knob.other wise the knob needs replacement.
the assembly of knob is near to $16.a technician is advisable to replace the knob assembly.becasuse the machine has to be taken aspart and its tough job.but yes its worth getting fixed.
faced by many of my clients and it solves after replacing the knob assembly.
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There maybe be some dirt or lint stuck inside the knob contacts. Also check for the gasket and try cleaning your coffeee maker.
To clean your coffee maker please follow the procedure given in this link---
Brugnetti Simona Espresso Machine Cleaning Instructions
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Rylee
Hi,
I have the same problem on a regular basis with both of mine.
I't generally pretty easy to fix. You will need a container of CLR(or other calcium & lime solvent) mixed 1 part CLR to 4 Parts water. Soak the steam assembly in the mixture for about 30 mins then dump the mixture into your reserve tank and warm up the machine.
The sticking usually happens as a result of a buildup of minerals in the water and if the steam handle is seizing then the rest of the machine likely needs a good cleaning too. Run the machine through a cycle(without grounds) as if you're making expresso. The handle may still be a bit stiff after the initial soaking but after you open and close it a few times with the steaming CLR passing through it should clean right up and spin freely.
Once you have got it running nicely again, 1 or two treatments, then repeat the process four more times with plain water to flush out the CLR which is dangerous to consume in even relatively small quantities, not to mention it would make the espresso taste like crud.
If two passes of this method doesn't even budge it. The other possibility is the threads have been crossed. the only way to get it off if that is the case is heating it(making steam) then brute force to dislodge it.
Hopefully the first solution is all you need, I've seen a buddy rip the steam handle off his attempting the brute force method...not pretty, specially considering I almost saw a 30 year old mechanic cry :O
Anyway, hope this helps FixYa,
Chris
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I would not know how to take the frother apart to do what was suggested. I have had a water softener in my water system for many years, not sure it is causing build up of calcium.
My Brugnetti Espresso Machine is very clean even though it is (old) it looks brand new. I use it at home and I am the only one that uses it. Since I purchased it quite a time ago, I've only used it about a dozen times. Last week I rediscovered it packed away, and decided to try it out. It makes the espresso beautifully. It makes 2 cups at a time without any trouble. It's the steamer. I do see a little water drip from the nozzle, but that's it. I am a senior female that is quite proficient to take instructions, as long as I don't have to take the machine apart. It only has the one knob, that would start the steam, and it is VERY tight.
I'm going to have a professional remove the knob, and hope that will end my problem.
thanks
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