Saeco Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines - Page 4 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

This means that the pump got overcurrent. Please descale properly with some vinegar for a few times and try again after some rinsing.

Oh my gawd, I have no idea what you are talking about. Dregs: Beer making?Pucks and strong shots: Hockey?Not as good as before: Well, we're all getting a bit older...

I filled the water tank half with descaling solution (less diluted than normal - probably it was double or tripple strength) and restarted the machine several times. It kept on showing E05 each time, but it took in a small sip of the descaling, so I waited some ours and restarted it 3 times more. And repeated this for several times for 2 days. When I had almost given up, after 15-20 restarts, it primed and I could run a full descale. I forgot to weigh how much decaling it took in by each restart, that would have been nice to be able to post.

The water overflowed the coffee grounds when making the coffee.To much water or coffee grounds wrong filter....Good Luck

Descaling helps, but right answer is grinder is stuck. Power down, restart, let it run its start up cycle. before you hit the coffee brew button, use a magnet in place of the coffee bean lid. this will trick it that I has a lid on it, then grab a 10mm socket with extension and ratchet. You will click the coffee brew button while turning the grinder counter clockwise immediately with the 10mm socket right after you click the button or same time if you can manage. Turning the ratchet quick enough for it to slide off as it the grinder starts to spin on its own. I did this twice, kind of a kick start to the grinder. it will dislodge whatever is blocking it and BAM, complete.The pump will not work if the grinder is not spinning to brew a coffee. so you have to jumpstart the grinder, grind the beans, tamp it and then the pump runs water through it.

A little spring felt off from the inside part when I was cleaning

Check the end of the steam nozzle, make sure it is not blocked. If not then with the knob open for hot water cycle push in on the knob if that works then the tap rod assemble or the steam valve needs to be replaced.

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When you need to empty the grounds draw remove the drip tray and pull out the dregs draw - don't open the side panel or turn off the machine, - It works for me!!

Hi
Sounds like your drain is getting plugged with coffee residue. Remove your brew unit. There is an injector that has 2 orange o-rings in it in the back. That pocket below it is filling with water. There is a drain that is to the bottom left that goes into the drip tray in front. Use a prob of some kind that is about 12" long that you can stick down and forward in the drain pocket. Work it towards the front and you should open the drain again. it fills with oils, so use some hot sudzy water and clean it out.

Gary,

I have the same exact problem with mine starting today, did you get this figured out? I'd love to know if it's fixable or not as I was planning on selling my previous machine. If it's an expensive repair, I'll just have to ditch this one and go back to my previous one.

ask a Saeco dealer

when you work on things don't you write down what went where

Saeco Philips coffee machine display screen doesn't light up?

I can still use it and I can barely see the options but display screen doesn't light up

I'm having it sent back for repairs, is there a quick fix for this issue so I do not have to send it back

Restart instructions descaling procedure - Step 18-25 1) Empty the large container and the drip tray and place them back 2) Rinse the water tank and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Put it back in the machine 3) When the green 2 CUPS light turns on, turn the control dial to the HOT WATER position 4) The machine dispenses through the hot water/ steam wand until the water tank is empty 5) After this, the machine turns off. The red EXCLAMTION light switches off. Turn the control dial to the BEAN position 6) Rinse the drip tray and put it back. Reinstall the pannarello/ cappuccinatore and INTENZA+ water filter (if applicable) 7) Rinse the water tank and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Put it back in the machine 8) To make coffee, turn on the machine

if no hot water comes thru it then suspect boiler

https://www.weeklytools.com/category/coffee-grinder/ This post is for you if you don't feel comfortable making out the usually powdered coffee packets every day. we will discuss about coffee maker with grinder. Assuming you prefer to get the real taste by crushing it with your own hands with direct coffee beans. It is better to drink regular coffee made with

If repair is not practical, it will have to be replaced.

Are multiple problems: 1) the moving mechanism needs to be cleaned, can be blocked. 2) The heating system can have problems. My recommendation is to service it.

aye that is true if you click the coffe making button directly after you have had it out you will be able to make a cup, as the machine has a 2 second response time.

Ok here is what i think:
As it registers the driptray I dont think its the sensor to it.
More i would think that its the CPU card that is not responding to that its clean.

I am sry but I have to ask this:
When it says emptie the driptray are you actually taking out the container that is located under the brewing unit, and not the "drip tray" were you put the coffe mugs?

Also when i think i have a sensor problem I allways take out everything. Brewing unit, dripwater container, dregbox, and the watercontainer. and have it out for atleast 2 minutes ( clean it under the mean time) and put it back again.

As I dont have the machine infront of me i cant be certain:)