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WATER LEAKS BOTTOM OF UNIT WHEN IS MAKING COFFEE
ALSO, HOW DO YOU DECALCIFY UNIT? iS THERE AN ON LINE MANUAL?
Hi,
Below are solutions for a leaking coffee maker and how to decalcify the machine?
Tools and Materials needed to fix this problem are as:
* White Vinegar
* Fresh Water
* Volt-ohm Meter
* Screwdriver
Step 1 - Clean
If your coffee maker seems to be clogged, try cleaning it with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Assuming that your coffee maker has a 12 cup capacity you will want to use 11 cups of vinegar and 1 cup of water. Fill the coffee pot to the 11 cup mark with vinegar and then fill it to the 12 cup mark with water.
Pour this mixture into the reservoir and turn on the coffee maker, allowing it to run through a brewing cycle as if you were making a pot of coffee. By doing this you will dissolve any build up in your coffee maker. If the coffee maker is leaking because the pump is clogged, then this might clear the clog and stop the leaking. If it has been a while since you last cleaned your coffee maker, you may need to run the vinegar through more than one cleaning cycle to dissolve all of the buildup.
Step 2 - Pump Valve
Unplug the coffee maker and examine the pump valve. If the pump valve is broken or has a clog, then the water will not be able to rise up and flow through the fill tube. When the coffee maker is turned on, the water needs to go someplace. If it cannot flow through the fill tube, then it may leak onto the countertop. If the pump in your coffee maker is sealed, you will need to replace the whole pump. If the pump is not sealed you should check it to ensure it is not clogged with coffee grounds or mineral deposits.
Step 3 - Brew Switch
Examine the brewing switch to ensure that is working. To get to the brewing switch, remove the base plate. Next, you will need to test the switch with your volt-ohm meter. Touch the tester to the RX1 scale. If it reads 0 ohms then you will know that the switch works fine. If it gives you a number other than 0 then it is time to replace the switch.
Step 4 - Tube Connectors
If the coffee maker is leaking or sputtering then you should take a look at the tube connectors. Many times, a leaky coffee maker is caused by faulty tube connectors. If you find the leak is in an elbow, clean the surfaces before you replace it. If the tube connector leaks, replace both the tube and the elbow so that you can be sure the pieces will both fit together properly.
To decalcify, you will be needing a : decalcifying cleaner and A container large enough to hold the same quantity of liquid as your water reservoir
1) Remove the machine's water reservoir.
2) Empty all liquid from the reservoir.
3) Fill the reservoir with warm water.
4) Add one packet of the recommended cleaner to the full reservoir and stir until the cleaner is dissolved.
5) Return the water reservoir to the machine.
6) Turn the machine on.
7) Set the large container underneath the steam wand.
8) Set up your machine so that hot water -NOT steam-will be emitted from the steam wand when the steam valve is opened.
9) Open the steam valve according to the manufacturer's instructions.
10) After all of the decalcifying solution has drained into the large container (within a few minutes this will occur), remove it and discard the liquid that has been collected.
11) Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly and then fill it with the type of water you usually use for brewing.
12) Return the water reservoir to its normal position.
13) Using only water repeat steps 7 through 9 until the water reservoir is empty again.
I hope the above helps....
Good luck.
Jun 22, 2011 |
Jura Capresso Impressa S8 Coffee Maker,...
Just bought this piece of junk used for $40 and I feel like I was overcharged $50 (took me about two gallons of gas to go pick it up and then get back, plus the three hours trying to get the machine to work right... it still does not work right, I just gave up). It leaks water out the bottom, the machine trips the circuit, and it brews a pathetically weak cup of coffee because the water runs so fast (I got around this problem by unscrewing the water spout, cleaning it really good, and then duct-taping over four of the five holes it used to dispense water).
We've had ours for about 18 months or so and it leaks quite a bit (at least a half-cup of warm, clear water) every time we brew a pot of coffee. This started a month or so ago. We're in an office setting, so we use it somewhat more than a family at home would, but it still sounds like planned obsolescence to me. We emptied it out and tried to get inside of it to see if there was anything obvious that needed repair, but despite removing every screw we could find we couldn't get inside "the works." We're campaigning for a new coffee solution - it won't be a Waring!
When we pour fresh water into the top, it leaks about 3 oz cold water during the fill
We have had our for about 18 months also and it starting leaking water about three months ago. I am trying to get it fixed but no one seems to work on these locally.
water leaking from the bottom after one year of use. Customer service should be available and a help line. For cost of this appliance, expected better service. Replacements should be available at little or NO cost.
We have used our unit for roughly 14 months. The leaking seems to be sporadic - sometimes 12 cups in equals 12 cups out, but sometimes 12 in = wet counter space. Problem increases with the ambient temperature - a lot of condensation. I cannot seem to locate an exact source, and will not invest the time it takes to fully disassemble this machine. It's been a wonderful appliance but this is a large disappointment considering the cost. Plus the fact that there are no authorized repair centers within 100 miles. If no easy fix can be found, I would recommend this machine only to those who would replace their coffee brewers yearly in a business-expense situation.
Well First I had to ship the thing back within the warranty period to have low water censor fixed, then about a year later it is leaking all over the counter, I did take it apart and have found one crack in the top water compartment, sealed with high temp sealant, pit back together and tried it 24 hours later still leaking. Must be another crack in the thing some place, I am ready to throw away after all of this, will not buy any more WARING PRO Products. That's over 200. dollars for 1.5 years of use, not worth it to me, I think I am Going With a BUNN Coffee Maker.
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