Open the housing

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Open the housing

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Most repairs require the device to be opened. This is not a big problem with Saeco SM models.

The instructions can also help with devices from Philips and Gaggia—the devices are all from the same manufacturer and are very similar in design.

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    • Never forget: Unplug the machine!

    • Remove all attachments such as the water tank, brewing unit, bean compartment lid, and drip tray. Remove all coffee beans.

    • Turn the machine over so that the back is facing you. Remove the two Torx T10 screws at the bottom. Pull the back out slightly at the bottom and lift it down.

    • Important components are immediately visible:

    • The main circuit board

    • The pump

    • The flow meter

    • The boiler

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    • Unscrew the Torx T10 screw on the finger guard in the coffee bean compartment.

    • Lift out the finger guard.

    • The screw is especially long.

    • Unscrew the three Torx T10 screws in the coffee bean compartment.

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    • Lift the upper cover slightly at the rear edge.

    • Then lift the cover completely off.

    • When reassembling, make sure that the grinder adjustment is correctly positioned.

    • Figure 3 shows the grinding mechanism, which can now easily be removed.

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    • Unscrew the two Torx T10 screws at the bottom of the front.

    • Slide the right side panel back slightly and remove it.

    • Slide the left side panel back slightly and remove it.

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    • Hier weitere wichtige Bauteile:

    • The boiler

    • Valve block, consisting of four solenoid valves

    • Grinder

    • Drive

Conclusion

Follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.

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