FrancisFrancis! X1 Espresso Machine Logo
jennifer woo
jennifer woo Posted on Dec 09, 2007
Answered

Steam wand not working

The coffee brews fine but the steam wand is not working. I just cleaned it and water comes through the wand in a good stream and it steamed. A couple of hours after cleaning, the steam wand has stopped steaming again.

Answer This Question
  • Anonymous Jan 14, 2009

    exactly as described - steamer wand not working althought everything else appears to be ok.

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2014

    my ascaso trio has stopped steaming

×

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

  • Contributor 2 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 08, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Joined: Oct 08, 2008
Answers
2
Questions
0
Helped
2254
Points
2

When I got my X1 (used,) the steamer was clogged. I unscrewed the end of the nozzle, and a big chunk of calcium(?) came out. I had to poke it with some wire with the steamer on. The way I got the end off is: I wrapped it with a leather glove first, then turned it with a pair of pliers. I still managed to scratch it a little bit though. Maybe you can turn it by inserting a needle in the little hole on the side of the nozzle. I've been thinking of using distilled water to avoid the calcium build-up in the future.

  • Anonymous Apr 15, 2012

    Had the same problem and removed the end of the nozzle... But now I can't get the end back on again.. It does not appear to have a screw thread on the end of the nozzle, and if I just jam it on, it flies off when I turn on the steam... My ideas on how to get it to 'stick' ?

  • Anonymous Feb 01, 2013

    PLEASE NOTE that drinking distilled water for more than a couple days will remove all minerals from your body, resulting in illness and/or death! Distilled water IS good to drink as a detoxifier but it should be drank in combination with regular water and only for a few days. You should take a multivitamin to help replenish the nutrients it will strip from the body.

×

A

Anonymous

The coffee brews fine but the steam wand is not working.
Pressure build ok.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Delonghi ESAM 3000: When brewing coffee water comes out of steam wand instead of coffee spout
spout clogged clean with vinegar
Read full answer
Mar 05, 2022 • DeLonghi Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines
0helpful
1answer

Ascaso Dream espresso machine leaks steam out of the brew head when the steam wand function is on.
Hi,
Steam leaking from the group when the steam function is turned on:
This is normal - as there is a spring valve which stops the steam escaping normally, however if you are not using the steam wand - steam has to escape somewhere and is vented through the group.

It will not affect the steaming - but you are better to make coffee 1st and then steam the milk.
The new Dreams have endless steam - which is great for larger groups over for dinner .. When the steam button is switched off the extra steam will vent into the water tank - new models with solenoid. https://www.bluestarcoffee.eu/ascaso-dream-pid-4272-p.asp
Read full answer
Aug 06, 2018 • Ascaso Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines
0helpful
1answer

Delongi Magnifica EAM3400 won't brew coffee
The pump needs replacing
Read full answer
Apr 16, 2014 • DeLonghi EAM3400 Espresso Machine
0helpful
1answer

If pump does not work then what should i priory
Need more information to solve your problem.

Does the pump come on (do you hear it?) but no water comes out when you make coffee?

When you select Hot Water and open the steam valve, does the pump run and does water come out the steam valve?

If you hear the pump running but no water is coming out - then it could either be that the pump needs to be primed. In that case you would select Hot Water and open the steam valve all the way and let water run out the wand for a minute or two.

If the steam wand delivers water but you don't get any water when you brew coffee, then either the coffee is ground so fine that the water cannot go through the coffee grinds OR the filter disc may be plugged up. Try grinding coarser and try removing the filter disc and cleaning it with a toothbrush - hold the disc to the light and verify that you can see through all the tiny holes.

If it pumps water for coffee but you don't get water out the steam pipe, then the steam wand may be plugged with hardened milk - in that case remove the plastic frother and soak it and clean it. Also use a bent paperclip to clean the hole in the end of the chrome steam pipe.

If the pump doesn't run at all and you don't hear any pump noises ever - then either the pump has failed or has a loose wire.
Read full answer
Oct 06, 2010 • Gaggia Titanium Espresso Machine
0helpful
1answer

No hot water or steam from wand.
If steam wand is not blocked then the problem is on the inside of the machine, try descaling the machine that might clear the blockage in the steam line.
Read full answer
Nov 28, 2009 • Gaggia Titanium Espresso Machine
0helpful
1answer

Steam comes from wand when set to dispense water.
Check the connection to the boiler from the pump, there is no water going to the boiler. Try this test, remove the brew unit you will see a white plastic valve behind it, carefully lift the small lever on the valve(HOT WATER), if water sprays, then the problen is at the brew unit, if no water then the boiler inlet or outlet is clogged.
Read full answer
Jul 01, 2009 • Saeco Magic De Luxe Espresso Machine
1helpful
1answer

Saeco Royal Digital Not brewing Coffee
Hi,

If you try to make a cup of coffee, hold the button to see if there will comes some coffee, it can be the memory that have loose the settings. If so you have to program the machine again.

Best regards
/Mirran
Read full answer
Oct 13, 2008 • Saeco Royal Digital Plus Coffee...
1helpful
2answers

The streamer on my x1 has stopped working, the machine produces coffee but no stream is coming out when the stream button is switched on
Several things I would check here. How old is your machine? Is the coffee coming out hot enough? If not, then perhaps the boiler is not reaching optimum working temperatures and needs replacing. When did you last descale your unit? If you live somewhere where there is a lot of hard water, and you don't prefilter it, then it could be scale build up in the tube. Try soaking only the tube end of the wand in some vinegar for about an hour, then try flushing it with steam once again. Finally, one has to be dilligent in CLEANING the steam spout right after you use it, EACH AND EVERY TIME! (that is why you almost always see barristas with a damp cloth over their shoulder, ready to use). Milk left on the wand will bake on and become quite hard to remove. This will happen on the outside as well as inside the tube. Soak the end of the tube with boiling hot water for about 10 minutes, wipe the end clean, and with a fine wire or pin clean the inside of the steam wand tube. You may have to repeat this procedure several times to fully clean the wand. If you are at all mechcanical, you could take your machine apart, remove the wand, and soak/clean it separately. But only do this if you are a quite confident handy person. Hope this helps and good luck!
Read full answer
Oct 27, 2007 • FrancisFrancis! X1 - Stainless Steel...
0helpful
1answer

Water not coming through espresso side although steam wand works fine
you both can have same problem, solution is:

  1. low pressure of pump (or too fone grinded coffee)
  2. security valve of boiler openes to early and dont let the pump to rise pressure enough for good brewing( if it is this you can see water returning back to container if you have 2nd pipe in your machines reservoir)
Read full answer
Oct 05, 2007 • Krups Bravo Plus 872 Espresso Machine
0helpful
1answer

Problem with steam wand on my espresso machine
Did you try to prime the wand by running water through it for 4 seconds? After you do that it should work fine.
Read full answer
Aug 28, 2007 • Saeco Classico Espresso Machine
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

X1 Espresso Machine

  • Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines

Related Question

Delonghi ESAM 3000: When brewing coffee water comes out of steam wand instead of coffee spout

  • DeLonghi Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines

Related Topics

687 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Francis Francis

FrancisFrancis! X1 - Stainless Steel...

I am looking for user guide / user manual of the Francis Francis

FrancisFrancis! X1 - Stainless Steel...

I have Illy Francis Francis

FrancisFrancis! Francis Francis...

Francis Francis X1 Electrical Problem

FrancisFrancis! X1 - Stainless Steel...

Model X1 overheat

FrancisFrancis! X1 - Stainless Steel...

Top FrancisFrancis! Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines Experts

Mike Cairns
Mike Cairns

Level 3 Expert

3054 Answers

Sulejman Sulejmani
Sulejman Sulejmani

Level 2 Expert

138 Answers

Kolbrun...

Level 3 Expert

1228 Answers

Are you a FrancisFrancis! Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...