If your Saeco Xelsis or GranAroma is dumping most of the water into the drip tray instead of brewing coffee, the culprit is almost always a blocked or misaligned brew group or a faulty three-way valve. The brew group may be clogged with old coffee oils or grounds, preventing proper pressure buildup and redirecting the water to the drain path (drip tray). Alternatively, if the valve that controls water flow between the brew circuit and the waste circuit is sticking or failing, it will default to sending water straight to the tray. Check and thoroughly clean the brew group first, then look into the valve if the problem persists.

If your KSM3316X stand mixer runs fine at other speeds but consistently stops shortly after starting on STIR, it’s almost certainly an electrical or control board issue, not a mechanical one. The STIR setting uses lower voltage and torque, relying more heavily on the governor or phase control board to regulate power. A failing governor, faulty phase control board, or worn carbon brushes (less likely but possible) can cause the motor to cut out under the low-load condition unique to STIR. Cold start issues point to failing electronic components that stabilize as they warm up at higher speeds. I’d bet on the phase control board; swap it out first.