VIDEO: Saeco: Brew group blocked

The brew group is the heart of every fully automatic coffee machine. Sometimes it blocks due to misuse or contamination. If the brewing group of your Saeco machine is not broken or can no longer be used, you can rectify the fault yourself. Otherwise you will have to order a replacement.

In order to recognize whether there is a blockage, the Philips Saecocoffee machine to be on. If you hear an unusually loud noise, there is a blockage. You can also recognize a blocked brew group by the fact that you can no longer prepare coffee.

Check whether the brew group is blocked

Often the cause of the blocked brew group of the Saeco coffee machine is that it was not inserted correctly. You can also recognize the problem by the fact that the "Brew group blocked" indicator lights up on the device.

1. Turn off the machine. Switch off your Saeco.

   

2. Remove the coffee grounds container. Take out the grounds container.

   



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3. Remove the drip tray. Also remove the drip tray.

   

4. Open door. Open the machine door.

   

5. Press Press. Now press the "Press" button on the brew group.

   

6. Pull the handle. Pull the handle at the same time to remove it.

   

7. Re-insert the brew group. Reinstall the brew group so that it is in the correct home position.

   

8. Make sure it clicks into place. Make sure that the brew group clicks into place.

   

9. Put the individual parts back in. Now put the drip tray and coffee grounds container back in, close the door and switch the Saeco back on. The glowing display should now be gone.

   

Eliminate a blockage on the Saeco coffee machine

To ensure that your Saeco fully automatic coffee machine runs smoothly and does not block anything, it must be cleaned and greased regularly. If you hear a loud noise in the switched-on mode, you can remedy this with the right care.

1. Get manufacturer grease. Get the Philips Saeco grease for your coffee machine.

   

2. Remove the brew group. Remove the brew group as described above.

   

3. Clean the brew group. Clean them under running water and let them dry.

   

4. Clean the machine. Also clean the inside of the coffee machine with a damp cloth.

   

5. Apply grease. Now apply the fat evenly to both side guides of the brew group.

   

6. Grease the shaft. Also grease the shaft.

   

7. Press the lever down. Then gently push the lever down until it touches the base of the brew group.

   

8. Adjust the rest position. After greasing, make sure the brew group is in the rest position.

   

9. Insert the brew group. Now put it back into the machine so that it clicks into place.

   

10. Making coffee. Your Saeco fully automatic coffee machine should now be able to make coffee silently again.

    

Correct the fault in the transmission 

If the brew group on your Saeco fully automatic coffee machine is not blocked, there may be a fault in the transmission. If you are familiar with the technology, it is worth buying the Saeco gearbox fault repair set with a line transistor, Zener diode and carbon resistor. To check whether the gearbox is defective, measure the motor voltage.

• Pull out the mains plug.
• Measure the resistance between yellow / yellow and red / blue at the connector.
• Plug in the plug.
• Measure the voltage between the two resistors in test mode.
• Yellow / yellow readings should be 85 volts and red / blue 33 volts.
• If the measured values ​​are lower, a defect in the line transistor, the Zener diode or the carbon resistor is possible.

In this case, buy the appropriate spare parts or have the Saeco repaired by a specialist. There are also spare parts for the brew group, such as the water inlet nozzle. You should only buy this if you can clearly see a defect in it.

Care tips for the Philips coffee machine

So that you can enjoy your Saeco machine for a long time, it must be well looked after.

• Switch off Saeco when the machine is being cleaned or greased.
• Switch off Saeco when the brew group is removed. Removal with the machine switched on can lead to a technical defect.
• Regularly clean removable parts.
• Bleed the coffee machine regularly.
• Grease the brew group about every 500 cups of coffee.
• Use only Saeco grease recommended by the manufacturer.
• Always insert the brew group correctly.
• Always read the machine's operating instructions for troubleshooting and follow the instructions carefully.

If you follow all the tips, your Saeco machine will generally not block. If you still cannot make coffee, contact the manufacturer of the coffee machine.