Saeco vienna deluxe makes a weird grinding noise when turn on. sounds like its in slow motion. seems like the brew group is worn out and wont go back into place can this be the problem that it needs a new brew group?

Your machine needs dealer service. Either the brew group needs replacing or all the O-rings need replacing. The reason the grounds are wet is because water is forcing by the worn seals. These machines need dealer service every 6 to 9 months, and of course they don't tell you that when you buy them.

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I am not familiar with this problem. It would seem that the brewgroup does not function correctly.
Take the brewgroup out and clean it carefully. Inside you will see several more or less vertical grooves in which the mechanism does its work. Put some vaseline into these grooves, sothat it moves more easily. Mind: ONLY vaseline is allowed! This may help. It is a good idea to do this at regular intervals anyway. Good luck!

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If you have the Delux or Digital there are 2 knobs in the bean hopper. Turn the small knob back 1 mark and see if that will help.

The lubrication goes on the brew unit, there may be grounds on the rails and around the chamber where the large O-ring is located.

Try this, open steam wand, if it calls for ventilate pusi in steam knob, if that works then the tap rod on the steam valve needs to be replaced. To me it sounds like the machine is building up pressure and the discharge is not releasing through the water circuit.

The factory setting should be 8. The higher numbers are finer. The + and - knob is the doser amount, the amount of coffee in a shot dose. Average is 7 gm, the middle. The highest is 14, I think. Generally, the highest dose shouldn't be used consistently because it can cause stress on the brew group. Just brew two shots.

i had the same problem the brew unit was block from many shot remove the little tube on top of brew unit be carefull after removing the 2 screw there a spring under the tube and glass ball clean it good

The brew group is out of place.
--> --> The brew group cannot be taken out.
--> --> Turn on the machine and close the service door. The brew group will automatically go back into place.
The brew group is out of place.
--> --> The brew group cannot be taken out.
--> --> Turn on the machine and close the service door. The brew group will automatically go back into place.
The brew group is out of place -Turn on the machine and close the service door. The brew group will automatically go back into place.

sounds like you inserted the brew group wrong.
if stuck it can be sometimes a hassle to get it out.
ok try these options.
Turn on ,off and on again see if that straightens the brew group out. If not open the door and try to push the knob of the brew group, push it inward and than pull it out . Make sure you try it first with power off. If this does not work pull on the moment you power the machine on.
Let me know what happens. We'll fix it

Could be a number of reasons. If you "hear" the brew group moving in one direction, stop and then move again, then the microswitches are o.k. If the sound of the movement is low and/or slow ( slower that normal), the CPU/power board may be bad and needs to be replace. If the movement is as before (same sound and movement) but not lining up, perhaps the brew drive motor is bad.
To remedy this situation, an authorized SAECO Service Center would have to open your machine and replace damaged components. Contact Saeco USA Inc. to located a Service Center near you at 800-933-7876 (toll-free), ask for customer support, or contact SAECO via e-mail at : [email protected]