Briel es-35. Has not been used for some time. Water container is full. When coffee button is pressed, I can see water going up the tubes in the water tray but no coffee is made. The machine is one for about 30 seconds then shuts off. I've tried the instructions to prime the pump but got no water from the steamer.

SOURCE: Trouble with my Briel ES-37FS espresso machine

I'm looking for a part for my Briel ES37S - Espresso Machine. I found what appears to be a New Jersey company that sells parts for US customers. I haven't called or e-mailed them yet, so I can't say that I've verified their parts selection, but I thought it would be good to share their contact information anyway.

Here is the contact info, as copied from their website:

"If you want to place a parts order, you can e-mail at [email protected], fax us at (201) 439-1701 or call 800 223-1898. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover."

I plan to e-mail them and ask if they have the milk-frother knob, which I also need for my machine. IF I find that they don't have this part, or that it isn't worth contacting this company, then I'll post another message here and let you know.

Your mileage may vary...

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Sometimes the self- priming pump feature may not work due to a momentary "air lock" condition. If water does not flow from brew head, place a cup under the steam frother. Open steam control and turn the switcher onto the icon of the half-full cup until water flows from steam frother. Turn off steam control, as Espresso maker is now ready.

Manual is located here:

http://www.smithagy.net/BrielInstructionManual.pdf

SOURCE: Briel ES 200 AP machine no water for coffee but yes for steam

This post is REALLY old, so you probably already fixed or discarded your machine. But for others with similar problem....

You may have a blocked top filter screen. If the machine is not cleaned regularly this screen can become so dirty and clogged that the water cannot get through.

Easy way to tell is run a shot without the portafilter basket in place. Water should flow out of the top screen. If you see it spurting out in small streams it needs to be cleaned.

On the ES200AP MPS machines you simply need to remove the screw in the middle of the screen, clean well, then replace.