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  • #16
    Re: Ikon not steaming !!

    Originally posted by 2D28272020460 link=1263640243/14#14 date=1264060534
    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 !!!
    Check the steam knob and make sure it is not loose ...

    Page 16 of the manual.. Steam Control Dial has not been turned towards ‘MAX’ position

    If like the SB it also makes a switch and that could be faulty / touchy...

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    • #17
      Re: Ikon not steaming !!

      I crudely measured the brew temp from the group head at 62 degrees.

      Too low or not ?

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      • #18
        Re: Ikon not steaming !!

        Originally posted by 2C29262121470 link=1263640243/16#16 date=1264218641
        I crudely measured the brew temp from the group head at 62 degrees.

        Too low or not ?
        Crudely measured is fraught with danger
        It should be in the range of 92 - 96 deg Celsius

        KK

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        • #19
          Re: Ikon not steaming !!

          It seems to work but only when the machine is turned on from cold.

          Just pulled a shot, tried the steam and to my surprise it was fine.

          I finished steaming my milk, turned off the steam and drank my latte.

          Now, it doesnt work again. Will try this again later once the machine cools down to see if this is a pattern.

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          • #20
            Re: Ikon not steaming !!

            Originally posted by 787D727575130 link=1263640243/18#18 date=1264230434
            It seems to work but only when the machine is turned on from cold.

            Just pulled a shot, tried the steam and to my surprise it was fine.

            I finished steaming my milk, turned off the steam and drank my latte.

            Now, it doesnt work again. Will try this again later once the machine cools down to see if this is a pattern.
            Sounds like a thermal cut-out kicking in..  And will only reset one turned off and cooled down.

            Have not yet seen / pulled one apart OR been able to find any detailed electrical drawings...

            So only conjecture on my part...

            Will see if I can get some info from a contact... Monday at best... More than likely Wednesday if they can delver....

            AM

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            • #21
              Re: Ikon not steaming !!

              Thanks, really appreciate your help

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              • #22
                Re: Ikon not steaming !!

                Originally posted by 27222D2A2A4C0 link=1263640243/20#20 date=1264244165
                Thanks, really appreciate your help  
                Can only do so much when the units are not managed by a sponsor and have not direct personal experience with them....

                FIX was a sponsor at one time and I think he still posts on occasion.. Ya could try a PM to him..  Might be worth a go; as he is a service agent / repair person ??? and may provide some info..

                Plus ya in the NT and I know how frustrating it is when ya know that if ya were any where else it would be a done deal..

                AM

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