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    Hi,

    I have an Ikon and cant get any steam out of it.

    When I press the steam button, it just blinks continuously, nothing comes out of the steam wand. There is no noise at all from the machine.

    Can anyone here help me ?

    Thanks

  • #2
    Re: Ikon not steaming !!

    When did it last work?

    When did you last descale it?

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    • #3
      Re: Ikon not steaming !!

      I just came back from a 1 month holiday, worked fine for a week and now it decides it wont do it.

      I descale it every 6 months or so, the water here is fine (Darwin) and I filter it too.

      Actually, Ive just managed to get it to work, but the steam wasnt even anywhere near hot. Now it doesnt work again.

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      • #4
        Re: Ikon not steaming !!

        Do you have the little steam wand tool, take off the tip and see if the tip is blocked?

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        • #5
          Re: Ikon not steaming !!

          Yeah ive cleaned the wand tip, its not that.

          Its not even going into steam mode, maybe its something electrical?

          Usually you hear some noises after you press the steam button, now its just silent and I know nothing is going to come out

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          • #6
            Re: Ikon not steaming !!

            I opened it up and took some photos if anyone is interested :



            This looks a bit dodgy :



            Is that the steam thermostat in the top right with the crap around it?

            It can still pour an espresso shot ok, so Im guessing the boiler is ok.

            Funny thing is, occasionally it will steam ok.

            Anyway, Ill think Ill send it to a Breville service centre, just hope its not a complete write off.

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            • #7
              Re: Ikon not steaming !!

              Originally posted by 787D727575130 link=1263640243/5#5 date=1263995238
              I opened it up and took some photos if anyone is interested :



              This looks a bit dodgy :



              Is that the steam thermostat in the top right with the crap around it?

              It can still pour an espresso shot ok, so Im guessing the boiler is ok.

              Funny thing is, occasionally it will steam ok.

              Anyway, Ill think Ill send it to a Breville service centre, just hope its not a complete write off.
              Where are you located...

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              • #8
                Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                Im in Darwin, and there are no Breville service agents here.


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                • #9
                  Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                  Originally posted by 44414E49492F0 link=1263640243/7#7 date=1264022888
                  Im in Darwin, and there are no Breville service agents here.

                  A decent Appliance centre that looks after other coffee brands MAY be an option... But only if ya trust them..

                  How old and what does Breville say ?

                  Now if ya were just down the road.... Or had a deal with the post man...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                    Its about 2.5 year old.

                    Breville couldnt help, told me I could post it to a service centre but its not under warranty so it would cost a bit.

                    I dont really want to spend ~$70 on postage to find out its a write off.

                    Any idea on what needs replacing and how much it would cost ?

                    Whats the worst case scenario ? Replace boiler, thermostat, seals etc ?

                    Thanks for your help so far.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                      Originally posted by 6366696E6E080 link=1263640243/9#9 date=1264029211
                      Its about 2.5 year old.

                      Breville couldnt help, told me I could post it to a service centre but its not under warranty so it would cost a bit.

                      I dont really want to spend ~$70 on postage to find out its a write off.

                      Any idea on what needs replacing and how much it would cost ?

                      Whats the worst case scenario ? Replace boiler, thermostat, seals etc ?

                      Thanks for your help so far.  
                      Sorry... As I stated in another post...  With out first hand access and some testing...  

                      It could be a simple thermal cut-out or much worse..  No pump sound in steam mode could be teh controller or a separate steam thermal fuse that also disables  the pump.

                      Without looking and taking measurements...   Who knows.

                      Witch model Ikon exactly ?

                      Could just be the Steem control know / switch or even a blocked Steam wand or steam path..

                      If ya have the usual hot water for coffee then it shpould be in the steam side...

                      What sort of water do you use in it up there... I mean NT water will even rot poly water tanks over a few months ;D

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                      • #12
                        Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                        BES400, is there any other model ?/\/

                        No no no, the water in Darwin is clean ;D

                        Even still,I have always used filtered water from a Brita jug.

                        I have a theory that it packed up because I didnt use it for 1 month while I was on holiday.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                          Originally posted by 41444B4C4C2A0 link=1263640243/11#11 date=1264045254
                          Even still,I have always used filtered water from a Brita jug.
                          lol, have a search for Brita Jugs and see what comes up........they dont work for coffee, they will NOT remove scale, on a side note, how is sunny darwin, i lived there for about 5 years, loved it! ;D

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                          • #14
                            Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                            Originally posted by 60656A6D6D0B0 link=1263640243/11#11 date=1264045254
                            BES400, is there any other model ?/\/r

                            No no no, the water in Darwin is clean  ;D

                            Even still,I have always used filtered water from a Brita jug.

                            I have a theory that it packed up because I didnt use it for 1 month while I was on holiday.
                            You also said it worked and then it did not ??

                            1: Blockage ???

                            2: Steam thermistor (if it has one)

                            3: Steam switch

                            Does it give hot water for coffee OK ?


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                            • #15
                              Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                              Hot water for shots is fine & through the steam wand.

                              Ive managed to jag the steam to work about 3-4 times in the past week. When it does work, it works fine, no loss of pressure or watery steam - works like it should. No sign of a blockage.

                              But every other time I press the steam button, it just flashes and nothing comes out the steam wand - the machine is just silent.

                              Oh, its wet season now in Darwin so you get those amazing electrical storms rolling in the afternoon. Great place to live !!!

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