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Rust has started to form on the magnet in the water tank. The water tank costs $60 to replace. The plastic compartment that keeps the magnet in place is super glued making it tough to just remove the magnet without damaging the water tank. I was told that part is not covered by the warranty because of wear and tare. Any ideas?
You may be able to clean up the magnet with a bit of vinegar and an old tooth brush. Make sure to leave the tank open to the air at all other times. Be sure to rinse the tank with a baking soda and water solution to get the taste of the vinegar out of there.
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Brand and model required. Often the sensor is activated by a floating magnet in the water tank. Most problems occur when the magnet stops floating. Normal solution is replace the tank, cheap solution is jam something plastic under the magnet.
try descaling the machine it could be that the water level switch is clogged with water calcium and not lifting when water is added, or it is defective and needs replacement. I hope this was helpful.
Probably the magnet that indicates the water level to the electronics inside is not floating any more. Either replace the tank or wedge something plastic underneath the magnet to trick that the tank is always full. You will then need to check water level visually and not wait to be told.
The blinking light is wrongfully indicating that there is not enough water in the tank. The sensor is a small magnet that is floating in a compartment at the bottom of the water tank. (The black square in the corner) You shold be able to see it. Check if it is stuck at the bottom and if it is floating in its chamber. If that is OK, the sensor inside the coffee maker that is reading the magnet might either have come faulty or dispaced (due to a shock?). That would need a disasembly of the coffee maker.
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Hello,The "rust" is from the water itself.If the supply has a high iron content the process of heating it up seperates the iron out and over time it will form deposits on the bottom of the hot water tank.Locate the tank drain and connect a hose and open it up and let it run "flush" out the tank.Do this every month to keep it from building back up.It should be mentioned that the drain valve can be plastic and or very hard to close once it has been opened.They sell a brass drain end cap or the drain can be replaced with a new (long stem)drain.
I am assuming you refer to the solution tank valve. there are 2 basic models, a one compartment that holds the soap and water mixture and the 2 compartment keeping soap and water separate. in either case, the valve can be replaced. The tank will need evaluation before that can be reapired. I would take the tank into a repair shop
The black thing floating in the water tank is a plastic shell with a magnet inside. If you clean it...make sure you reinstall it with the tapered (smaller) side down. There is a slight size difference BUT it will make ALL the difference in the world.
I had no idea there was a magnet in that black/greyish case. The direction of the casing is important. I had the same problem and that solved it!
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