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Keurig Elite: Won't brew. Display says auto off is on

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 07:25:25 -0700

Keurig Elite coffee maker won't brew because the auto off is on and can't be turned off

Keurig Elite: Why coffee grounds found all in recepticle and some in brewed cup

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:01:55 -0700

Why coffee grounds found all in the recepticle and some in the brewed cup after the brewing cycle?

⟐ Commented juli 08, 2015 at 11:01 MST

Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing System: No power. Keurig K75

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:12:06 -0700

I have the Keurig K75 and when it turned on the breaker blew. I then tried the other outlets and still nothing. Where do I begin to fix the unit. Does the unit have fuses?

⟐ Commented juni 26, 2015 at 22:12 MST

Keurig Elite: How to disassemble Keurig K45 upper basket assembly?

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:39:37 -0700

I've had my Keurig K45 for a year now and it always works flawlessly. I would like to disassemble the upper basket (where the k-cup holder is located) for cleaning. It has some coffee grounds accumulated on the inner surface but is difficult to clean in place.

Thanks.

Don

⟐ Edited juni 19, 2015 at 10:39 MST

Keurig Elite: makes brewing sounds, no coffee. hot water going back into reservoir

Mon, 18 May 2015 08:15:43 -0700

Was working great and then not. Makes the brewing noise but the water is going back into the reservoir. Only a few drops come out into coffee cup. I just rescaled with vinegar 2 weeks ago. Help!

Keurig Coffee Maker: water is coming out of water container at bottom

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:14:35 -0700

our keug number is76 water draining from water container not sure where but water is leaking o

Jura: Can I convert a 220v Jura C60 to 110v so I can use in America?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:46:08 -0700

I would like to know if a Jura C60 can be converted from 220v to 110v

Thank you

⟐ Answer edited juli 29, 2025 at 19:46 MST

Breville: Why is my coffee machine tripping my switch

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:42:07 -0700

Hi, I have a Breville BES870 espresso machine purchased in Australia. I have been back in the UK 18 months and it has been working perfectly up until a couple of weeks ago.

I started to get no steam, then no water coming through and finally the machine was tripping the fuse box.

Can you advise where I could get this repaired?

Many thanks

David Warren

Dawarren1972@yahoo.co.uk

⟐ Answered maart 03, 2026 at 14:42 MST

Starbucks Barista: Pump or mushrooom valve issue?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:17:38 -0700

I am now tasked with repairing a Starbuck Barista (or Saeco SIN006, same parts different colors). The owner had it for the past 20-something years, and, not knowing anything about espresso machines, had the pump replaced about 2011. I recently thought it would be a good idea to clean the somewhat clogged up portafilter, so I used the appropriate cleaner (caution: this is not a descaler) as I didn't want to use vinegar or CLR and its everlasting smell. So the good news is the portafilter and shower screen are now completely clean. The bad news is the issue I was trying to get rid of didn't go away.

First symptom

Whenever I close the portafilter against the running pump, the pump noise slowly dies out as pressure builds up (normal, as it is a pressurized portafilter).
Keeping the portafilter closed still allows some water to drip, whereas it should be fully watertight (or so I understood)

Second symptom

When I open the portafilter again, water should come out easily and the pump noise should increase as pressure in the boiler decreases.
However, this isn't the case: I only get a few drops (the content of the portafilter, basically), but the pump is still humming slowly and doesn't provide any additional pressure.

What I already tried:

Just after reopening the portafilter, turning the pump off for a few seconds to a minute (highly variable) will usually allow a steady stream of water to come through the portafilter. By doing so, I assume I the pressure inside the boiler diminishes.
Removed shower screen just in case = no effect, same symptoms
Removed portafilter after pump has slowed down to a low huming noise. (WARNING: before anyone says so, yes, I know this is DANGEROUS should there be any pressure build-up in the portafilter. That's why I did so behind a wet towel to avoid any splashes. However, from symptom #2, I knew there wasn't any pressure. If unsure, don't do it) = suprisingly, no effect either!
At this step, the only obstacle on the pressurized water path should be the mushroom valve.
I also tried to remove the mushroom valve from the boiler, but years of lime build-up took their toll and I couldn't do it and just bent the tool. I didn't want to use WD-40 for obvious reasons.
Dismantling the pump, just because. Here are some pictures:

Inlet plastic tube is reasonably clean. Rust marks are actually on the outside. Plunger is a bit loose in the tube.

Plunger O-ring isn't as tight as video tutorials on ULKA pump show it to be, but snug enough it doesn't slide off by itself.

Plunger plastic ball appears to sit properly on the thin end of the plunger.

High pressure side has a bit of scale build-up, but nothing out of the ordinary

What I can't try

Logic would require one to use a manometer to know the pressure provided my the pump. However, I have no such instrument.

I made a short video describing the issue. In this video, shower screen has been removed and there's obviously no coffee in the portafilter.

0 to 11": pump noise dies down as pressure builds up against closed portafilter.
18 to 27": I open the portafilter, very small amounts of water comes out, pump noise doesn't resume.
27" to 35": I repeat the manoeuver, to no avail.
36": pump is turned off, portafilter is open.
48": pump is turned back on, water flows through portafilter.
1': portafilter is closed against running pump
1'10": portafilter is opened again, no flow.
1'17": pump turned off
1'24": portafilter still open, pump turned back on twice, no flow.
1'34": portafilter open, pump turned back on after a few seconds off-time, correct flow.

What is the problem with this machine?

Update: I ran a cycle of descaling using the recommended instructions / ingredients (100ml lactic acid in 1 l of water). I unplugged the heater element so as not to waste electricity. Water came out milk-ish white. I am now in the rinse cycle.

However, a two new issues appeared:

when I close the portafilter, the pump never stops. It doesn't even slow down, and water is leaking from the top of the portafilter.
The portafilter itself developped rust under the basket for some unknown reason

I can't even check that the original problem disappeared!

ideas?

⟐ Answered februari 23, 2025 at 0:17 MST

Ninja Coffee Makers: How can I get the control module out of our Ninja CE200?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:37:33 -0700

Ninja CE200 coffeemaker. Display crystals are not all functional and I want to alcohol wipe their zebra strip and contacts bar. But I can't budge the button/display module from its mounting inside. It's trim escutcheon holds it tight to the body and won't let go of the module from the rear. The back half of the module pops off easily, but that's no help. To get at the boards and crystal contacts I need to remove the whole module. How does one get it out of the machine? There's bars on either side that it seems to slide tabs into, but bending them clear of the tabs still won't allow the module to budge.

Escutcheon, module, and module cap (untabbed from module but not removed yet due to restrictive wires)

⟐ Answer edited januari 16, 2025 at 0:37 MST

Starbucks Barista: no water or steam coming out of steam wand, not clogged..

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:18:01 -0700

When i turn on the machine and nob, the button for making espresso works but there is no water or steam coming from the steam wand, i did check to make sure water flowed through it when i took the wand off.. that was fine.

⟐ Commented augustus 06, 2024 at 4:18 MST

Starbucks Barista: Why won't steam come out?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:47:37 -0700

i have had my Barista for about 8 years and love it!!!! I have been traveling and it has been unused for about a month. I cleaned the water tray, filled it with water, then put the hose into the water, and turned the button on. The machine made its usual noises like it was working properly, i let the brew cycle run for a little bit to prep it, but when i got to the steam stage, no steam came out. so i tried to prep it again still no steam. HELP!!!!

⟐ Answered augustus 27, 2020 at 8:47 MST

Keurig K40: leaking water out bottom of coffee maker

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:22:21 -0700

my keurig k40 is leaking water from the bottom

⟐ Commented januari 29, 2026 at 20:22 MST

Cuisinart DCC-1100: removing lid for cleaning

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:34:10 -0700

How can I take the top lid off, please? There are parts of it that can't be reached by the smallest brush. It would be nice to be able to get the top off without breaking anything so that it, and what's under it, could be properly cleaned. Thanks!

⟐ Answered november 15, 2025 at 8:34 MST

Cuisinart Coffee Maker: Piece and spring fell out of filter holder

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:46:57 -0700

I mistakenly put fresh coffee grounds in the holder without filter. When installing the filter holder basket back into the machine after cleaning, a "mushroom" piece and spring fell out of the machine. I assume this controls the flow of brewed coffee into the carafe. I tried to figure out how to reassemble, to no avail. Please help!

⟐ Commented augustus 25, 2025 at 10:46 MST

Jura: Jura Z5 Gen II brew group motor keeps running

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:39:59 -0700

The engine that drives the large white gear on the brew group up and down keeps running when the gear is all the way down (obviously accompanied by loud rattling noise).

I disassembled and cleaned the brew group, but it makes no difference. What is used to detect when to stop the motor? I don't see any obvious sensor. Is it simply timed.

Any suggestions how to troubleshoot and hopefully repair?

⟐ Commented maart 19, 2025 at 4:39 MST

Starbucks Barista: Where can I Purchase a replacement pump?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:25:07 -0700

I have a Barista Home Espresso Machine and think that I need to replace the pump. Where can I purhase one?

⟐ Answered februari 23, 2025 at 0:25 MST

Keurig 2.0-400: Dont know where this piece goes

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:41:18 -0700

I took all 3 pieces out that include pod holder and tray out to clean. This small round piece with hole in middle fell out and I cannot figure out where it goes.! My. serial number is 501.3400.0721517 unit is the K 575 programmable Platinum with strength control Purchased in Jan 2019

⟐ Commented december 30, 2023 at 5:41 MST

Breville Dual Boiler BES900 - BES900XL: How do I open the underside of the machine.

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:12:15 -0700

I’ve noticed ants coming in and out of a hole near where the water tray sits. I’ve been trying to get the bottom off the machine by removing every screw in sight, but the locking/unlocking wheel is the only thing stopping it from coming up. I can’t seem to take the wheel off, or loosen it up.

any help appreciated.

thanks!

⟐ Answered november 16, 2023 at 14:12 MST

Keurig Coffee Maker: Keurig Rivo Lid not closing

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:15:09 -0700

I have a Keurig Rivo that I bought last year in August. It's been working great until today (11.5.17). Today, I tried lifting up the handle and somehow the rivo pod got stuck. I was able to get it free but now when I try to close the lid it wont close all the way WITH a pod in it. It will close without the pod. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented oktober 28, 2023 at 5:15 MST