Saeco Minuto Flowmeter replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1If the display shows error 5, the flow meter is reporting insufficient flow. The electronics can be disturbed, the thin inlet duct is often dirty - or the water stops later, e.g. because the heater is calcified. Thus guide shos, how the flowmeter is removed, opened and revised or replaced.
These instructions may also help with other Saeco models and with coffee makers from Philips and Gaggia—they are all made by the same manufacturer and have a very similar design.
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Remove the water tank.
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Remove all the coffee beans.
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Remove the brewing assembly.
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Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer.
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Pry up with a plastic opening tool at the bottom edge of the chrome-plated cover to lift up the coffee dispensing spout. This cover is often very tight, so you have to pry hard and hope that the part does not break.
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When the lower edge of the spout is released, you can pry on the side edge until the chrome cover comes off completely.
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Lift the coffee spout distributor up and remove it.
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The coffee spout distributor tends to be dirty. Open it and clean it thorougly.
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Lay the machine on its side so the flow meter is on top.
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Disconnect the silicone tubes from the flow meter.
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The flowmeter is locked into the inner frame. Using pliers press the white plastic catches on the underside together and press the flowmeter out.
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Disconnect the flowmeter.
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Remove the flowmeter.
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Blow into into the lower nozzle into the flowmeter. It should be quite easy and you should hear the turbine buzzing.
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The upper half of the flowmeter is locked in place with a bayonet catch. Turn the upper part a little counterclockwise.
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Lift off the upper half. Pay attention to the gasket. The turbine can be easily lifted out.
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Now you can clean and decalcify everything well. Clean in particular the entrance nozzle, for example with a needle. The opening is quite narrow.
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Repeat the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.
Repeat the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.
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