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Troubleshooting Saeco/Starbucks Barista Not Pumping and/or Brewing
Important precautions:
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A new digital version of the popular Italia model from Starbucks, this machine offers the consumer more control over the shot production.
Stefano’s Espresso Care is providing these troubleshooting steps to help you find basic and easily fixed problems with the water system inside your Barista. We accept no responsibility for damage to you, your equipment, or your property. You will be working with electricity and water, so please exercise caution and use common sense. If you are uncomfortable with performing any step of this troubleshooting, please contact us to arrange for a technician to inspect and repair your machine.
We do not guarantee that any of the following procedures or replacement parts will fix the problem(s) with your machine. This is just a logical procedure to follow to determine what is likely wrong.
Never run the pump for more than 1 minute at a time, and be sure to let it rest for 1 minute between priming attempts.
If water is not present inside the boiler you can damage the heating element and or the thermofuse. We strongly suggest removing one of the heating element wires to eliminate the chance of burning out the element out or the thermal fuse (some machines will have a non-resettable fuse some will have a manual resettable safety thermostat). To do so:
- Unplug from power supply
- Remove six screws and pull the stainless steel cover up. If the front lip is stuck, you can try carefully prying it out.
- Locate the heating element (2 posts in the middle of the boiler with 2 bare spade connectors)
- Remove one of the spades/wires from the post, insulate it with electricians' tape to avoid accidental shocking or shorting.
- Once the wire is safe, plug the machine back in.
Troubleshooting:
We are starting this troubleshooting assuming that voltage is arriving to your pump.
Make sure your machine is properly primed (refer to your instruction booklet).
Refer to the diagram and the parts pictures on this link if you do not know the names or where to locate the parts mentioned below.
http://www.espressocare.com/products/saeco-home-machines
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If you are getting some water to flow through the machine, but not enough to activate the brewing cycle, you should consider descaling the machine. We do not recommend using vinegar to descale an espresso machine, instead, use a product that is specifically designed for your equipment, such as the Puly Caff brand we sell.
Water will always find the easiest path. Just because there is water coming out of the grouphead or steam wand during these tests, it doesn’t mean that the flow is strong enough to push open mechanisms or push through fine coffee grounds. Here are a couple of scenarios to consider:
A. There is no water at all and/or the pump is humming: The machine’s passages are possibly clogged by scale/sediment, or the pump might be bad.
- Start inspecting the pick-up filter screen in the reservoir and the silicone hose and make sure neither is clogged.
- Open the steam valve and remove the silicone hose elbow fitting from inlet side of the pump.
- With an air compressor blow air directly in the pump: air/water should come out from the steam wand.
- If not, you have a clog somewhere (you will need to start from the pump and follow the water path and eventually open the boiler for inspection).
- If yes, reassemble the elbow/hose and try priming the unit again.
- If there is still no water coming out and you followed the above air-compressor step, and you don’t see water moving inside the silicone hose, then most likely your pump is bad.
B. Water comes out from the steam/wand but NOT from the grouphead:
- Remove the showerscreen for inspection (small Phillips screw in the center). Hold it up against the light -- are the holes clean? If not, clean the showerscreen with a brush and espresso detergent or replace it (links below). Forcing the pump to push water through a clogged screen will weaken i prematurely.
- With the showerscreen removed, push the brewing button. Is water coming out from the group? If yes, reinstall the clean showerscreen, insert the portafilter, and push the brew button again. Is water coming out from the portafilter? If yes, then try with coffee. If it brews properly, then you found your problem. Make sure you remove and clean your showerscreen with espresso detergent more often.
- If it does not brew properly, then the problem may be in your portafilter. You could be adding too much coffee or the grinding the coffee too fine. If that is not the case, then remove the basket from the portafilter and inspect it, holding it up to the light as you did the showerscreen. You may need to soak this in espresso cleaner as well. If it looks clean, then carefully open the portafilter from the bottom and confirm that the mechanism is not gummed up from old coffee and appears to be functional. If you harm or lose parts, some are sold separately here on our site. If it is not working properly, you may need to replace the portafilter. If all the parts look nice and clean and you are not getting water to brew through the grouphead, then most likely the pump is weak and needs to be replaced.
- If no water at all is coming out of the grouphead, then remove the mushroom valve holder, spring, and mushroom valve. (Use a wide, flat screwdriver or a coin gripped with pliers. Be careful not to strip either the threads from the showerscreen screw or the threads on the outside of the valve holder.) Try brewing with the above parts removed -- is water coming out? If so, it’s likely that your pump is weak and doesn’t have enough strength to open the mushroom valve. If not, then something is clogged and the boiler needs to be disassembled so it and the pipes can be cleaned.
Product links:
Replacement Portafilter
New Products
The Starbucks Barista is no longer available for sale. Amazon does carry an extensive selection of espresso machines. Visit their Espresso Machine store for ideas. (Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon CANADA)
The Starbucks Barista home espresso machine is easy to use and is capable of producing high-quality espresso. This is a very good, compact and sturdy machine capable of delivering a consistent shot of espresso and good quality steamed milk. It is also available at a relatively reasonable price.
The Design
The Barista is very simple in design. There are two push buttons on the right-hand side of the machine and one on the left. Also on the left side is a wheel used to deliver steam or hot water through the wand. There is a water reservoir and a tube that resides in the tank area for water uptake. The Barista comes with a portafilter (the part with a handle), two different baskets (one is for use with the espresso “pods”, the other is for use with loose espresso), and a measuring scoop.
Fill The Reservoir
Before using the Barista espresso machine, pull out the water reservoir as shown in the picture. A trick that I use to make sure that there is water without pulling the tank out completely is to place a ping pong ball or two into the reservoir. It is easier to examine the water level by seeing how high the ping pong balls are floating, rather than trying to judge the water level through the glare on the smoke-colored plastic. After filling the reservoir with water, slide it into place while making sure that the water intake tube is gently placed inside the tank.
Using Ping Pong Balls to See Water Level
Fill the Water Reservoir
Turning It On
The button on the left turns on the machine. Depress the button, and the button turns red. Wait for approximately 40 seconds for the machine to warm up. The warming process is complete when the green light on the right side of the machine is illuminated.
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Powering On the Barista Machine
Preparing the Milk
Frothing milk is an essential attribute of a good barista. And, since you own a Barista machine, you can perfect this art in the comfort of your own home. If you’ve decided that you are enough of an espresso lover to buy an espresso machine, you should probably spend a few more dollars and get a straight walled metal pitcher and a thermometer. Fill the pitcher with the appropriate amount of cold milk (right above freezing). Do not fill the pitcher to the rim or it will overflow. Never reheat milk.
Frothing Milk
Clear the wand?
Depress the button on the lower right of the machine to prepare steam for frothing. The green light will turn off. Wait a few seconds and the light will illuminate again. With the steam button depressed and the green light on, place the steaming wand just below the milk line, then turn the knob on the left side of the machine. This will shoot the steam out of the wand. You will actually be able to hear the sound of air getting injected into the milk.
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The first few seconds of heating the milk are very important. It is during this time that you can create the most froth. The best froth is dense with tiny bubbles. When the milk reaches around the 80F mark, slip the steaming wand down the side of the metal pitcher, deep into the milk. The milk should start swirling around the wand. Continue heating the milk into the 140F – 160F mark. If you heat the milk any higher than 160F, it will lose its sweetness and scald your tongue.
Clean the Frothing Wand
When you have steamed the milk, pull it away from the steaming wand and simultaneously turn the knob to the “off” position. When you are done, quickly and carefully wipe the wand with a clean, wet wash cloth to get rid of the milk residue. Then, turn off the steam button by pressing it again. Swirl the milk in the pitcher after you’ve heated it. If there are large, visible bubbles, tap the metal pitcher on the counter top to settle the bubbles. The ideal state for the frothed milk is thick and velvety. Set the milk to the side and prepare to pull your shots of espresso.
The frothing wand is now clean.
Priming the Pump
If you have just finished steaming milk, wait for the light to turn to green again. Next, place the portafilter under the brewing group while it is empty. Press the top-right button to bring a shower of hot water into the portafilter. This serves to warm the portafilter and prime the pump. It makes a real difference in the quality of the shot, so don’t skip this step.
Prime the Pump
Tamping the espresso
For more information on the importance and art of tamping, read the Espresso Tamping Visual Tutorial. Once you’ve filled the portafilter and tamped the espresso, align the handle so that it is about 45 degrees to your left, and insert into the group head. Then twist the handle back so that it fits tight.
Pulling the shot
You are now ready to pull your first doppio or double espresso. For measurement purposes, you should purchase espresso glasses or metal cups that denote the one-ounce mark. Measure the time that it takes to pull the shot until it is second nature to you. The total time should be 15 – 18 seconds for a ristretto and 18 – 23 seconds for a regular shot. If you time your shots precisely, you can brew directly into two demitasse cups, without the need to measure and re-pour. If your machine is pushing out the espresso at a faster rate, you should use the group tightener to tighten the screw on the underside of the group head. This will restrict water flow to ensure that the espresso is brewed properly.
Pulling Espresso Shots
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Using the Espresso
- If you want straight espresso, just pour the espresso into demitasse cups.
- If you are making an Americano, pour your espresso into a mug. Now, put the clean frothing wand into the mug and turn the knob (don’t push any buttons this time). This will shoot hot water into your espresso. Fill to the desired strength.
- If you are making a cappuccino or latte, you can now pour the espresso a cup, mug or glass and pour the frothed milk on top of the espresso.
Making Cappuccino
In addition to the basic recipes we have covered here, there are many more creations you can make with espresso and the Barista espresso machine. Don’t stop experimenting — if you stumble upon greatness, let INeedCoffee.com know and we’ll publish your work.
Resources
Amazon Espresso Machine Store (Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon CANADA)
Milk Pitcher for frothing (Amazon USA,Amazon UK, Amazon CANADA)
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Espresso Tamping Visual Tutorial – Guide to tamping espresso.
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CREDIT: All photos by Anil Das of San Diego, California.
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