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  • A_M
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    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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  • knaff
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    Thanks, really appreciate your help

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  • A_M
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    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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  • knaff
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    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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  • Koffee_Kosmo
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    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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  • knaff
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    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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  • A_M
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    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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  • knaff
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    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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  • A_M
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    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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  • WSullivan
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    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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  • knaff
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    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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  • A_M
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    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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  • knaff
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    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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  • A_M
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    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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  • knaff
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    Im in Darwin, and there are no Breville service agents here.


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