KitchenAid Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues
E2 error code
In reading the manual for this coffee pot, it needs to have the descaling procedure run. The manual lists running a mixture of 6 cups water and 6 cups vinegar in a normal brew cycle...twice to clean hard water deposits from the machine. It says to make sure to remove the filter basket. Once the procedure is complete, unplug the unit and replug in to remove the E2 code.
Is there a way to reset a KitchenAid KCM1204 back to factory settings?
You will need to investigate the reason that it's not heating. Check the element and the thermal fuse that should be on the element for continuity. If the fuse has failed replace it and try it again. If the element has failed you may be looking at buying a new coffeemaker.
11/2/2019 5:44:05 PM •
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How do you change the gasket in the coffee
Remove the filter grille with the single cross head screw in the middle, then undo the 2x allen head screws now exposed. It may require some sideways levering with a large screwdriver once the allen screws are out to move the aluminium puck. You really do need to get it out to clean the puck up. Make sure the 4 holes thru the puck are cleaned out properly with a drill and buff all surfaces up with a wire brush. Remove the old brew head seal and clean up where the puck came from then refit the puck and push the new seal into place.
Hi, I have a kitchenaid artisan espresso machine
I would remove the filter grille from the group head (Philips screw) and then clean the surface behind that sufficient that you can see and then unscrew the 2x Allen head bolts holding the aluminium puck in place. The puck will be frozen in place even after bolt removal but easily broken away by levering it with a large screwdriver. You can lever against the bracket that carries the group handle. Once you have the puck out scrape it clean and buff it up with a wire brush and clean out the 4 holes through the puck where the water is supposed to pass through on its way to the coffee. Check if the group seal has gone hard and replace it while the puck is out if it has. When done reassemble it. Blockage of those 4 holes is a very common cause of zero flow. It's doubtful the solenoids will be faulty but not impossible. It is possible that a solenoid coil has gone open though, testing and comparing with a meter or just swap the coffee and steam coils over will prove/disprove that one.
7/11/2017 4:53:48 AM •
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The blue power on light does not light up when pressed on my Kitchenaid KES100 espresso machine although the high pressure pump runs when the button is pressed. Neither boiler heats up.
You will need to test for where the power stops & check the fuses on each boiler for continuity. If you find any blown then replace the thermostat on that boiler along with the fuses. The thermostats are different rating for each boiler, don't mix them up. It's highly unusual for both boilers to fail at the same time. Occasionally one of the boiler elements can fail, there are 2 elements on each boiler, check them for continuity. If you have any boiler leaks then replace all the seals on that boiler, the steam one is the one most likely to leak. Buy your own seals using the old ones as samples from someone specialising in O ring supply. There are 5 seals on each boiler. Do not purchase rubber or silicone seals, only use Viton seals, they are high temperature.
5/2/2017 7:48:17 PM •
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After cleaning my kitchen aid mixer it won't turn on
You must have water in the controls, use a blower dryer and dry it all out or just let it set for a few days and see if it works again, if not you must have done something wrong assembling it, what that might be is really hard to say.
7/11/2019 12:40:08 PM •
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