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  • Thundergod
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 4D496F7676736C7B741A0 link=1265835844/14#14 date=1266453663
    That is unbelievable! they never cease to amaze me
    It was OK; they gave me a new 6910 for my trouble.

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  • WSullivan
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 1925382329283F2A22294D0 link=1265835844/13#13 date=1266451105
    Last steam pump that died on me worked when it arrived at SB so they sent it back untouched.
    It lasted 5 more days.
    That is unbelievable! they never cease to amaze me , my brother in law just bought a 6910 after i warned him......lets hope hes one of the luck ones :

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  • Thundergod
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 24393930213A37353A540 link=1265835844/12#12 date=1266450382
    Steam pump seems to be working this morning
    Last steam pump that died on me worked when it arrived at SB so they sent it back untouched.
    It lasted 5 more days.
    Just because its working this morning doesnt mean it will be working tomorrow.

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  • pmmduncan
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Thanks guys

    Steam pump seems to be working this morning, did another factory reset.

    Will wait to see if i get a reply from Sunbeam customer service, and perhaps will try the descale too if the pump keeps this up.

    I am heading off for 2wks holiday to Thailand, and will check it again when i get back.

    Cheers

    PS thx for advice AM. I was known as the child that can pull any appliance into a thousand pieces and rebuild, hey presto - it worked! sometimes i wasnt sure why - maybe things just like being pulled apart. Always disconnected from mains though

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  • A_M
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 75686861706B66646B050 link=1265835844/9#9 date=1266409741
    Thanks AM.. unfortunately I am living in Jakarta, so SB isnt just down the road. hard to claim warranty from here.

    The unit has been fixed twice under warranty before, but not fiddled by me. Although i have exploded views and am keen to have a crack at replacing it myself (being a mechanical engineer).

    Cheers
    Ok... Pm me your details or send a direct request through to;

    Sparkys Small Appliances
    7 Hudson Rd, Albion QLD 4010
    (07) 3262 7129[ch8206]

    Let them know your background and where you are.

    Then search and find the post by Matrix as it has lots of pics etc.... And will assist with get the job done.

    Keep the inner workings as that will more than likely be OK... If it is just the coil.. I dont think they sell the items as separate parts..

    If they are suss as to selling OS... Then I may be able to help... MAY

    Note: Australia or OS... mechanical engineer is not electrical ;D so please make sure the electrical issues are managed and that you remain safe.

    Remember Assumptions can kill


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  • shawty
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 3B26262F3E25282A254B0 link=1265835844/7#7 date=1266405915
    If the pump has stopped altogether, surely i couldnt use a descale?
    Sorry, didnt read your original post, only the first reply
    My bad

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  • pmmduncan
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Thanks AM.. unfortunately I am living in Jakarta, so SB isnt just down the road. hard to claim warranty from here.

    The unit has been fixed twice under warranty before, but not fiddled by me. Although i have exploded views and am keen to have a crack at replacing it myself (being a mechanical engineer).

    Cheers

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  • A_M
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 6E73737A6B707D7F701E0 link=1265835844/7#7 date=1266405915
    Is the steam pump covered by the 5 year warranty?
    Yes... Unless you have been inside and played...

    Approx $120 or there a bouts for the part alone..... Usually the Coil has burnt out.

    Call SB

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  • pmmduncan
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    If the pump has stopped altogether, surely i couldnt use a descale? does it have to be run through the pump through the water tank? I am very fastidious with keeping the machine clean - and its only 14 months old.

    Thanks for the advice.

    I am trying to chase up the price of a new steam pump through Sunbeam.
    Is the steam pump covered by the 5 year warranty?

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  • shawty
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 55636867726974060 link=1265835844/5#5 date=1266378271
    (slow pump rate
    Should be fast pump rate. ie. wetter steam

    I seem to recall that different types of descaling solutions do different things
    (hope I got this right)
    One type disolves scale the other flakes it off
    You want to use the type that disolves

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  • Senator
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Have you tried running a descale through the steam block. Search for AMs guide / warnings about doing this (slow pump rate, low thermoblock temp and do it outside) but it "may" solve the problem (and if it doesnt, its a pretty low cost way to try and find out)

    Sen

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  • pmmduncan
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    I seem to have a similar issue - my EM6910 is now out of warranty, and I have taken with me to Jakarta - hence no Sunbeam agents here

    The steam was taking a loooong time to kick off (circa 30-40sec) and then when it did eventually kick in, it was pretty gutless.

    This morning, its stopped altogether. The wand is still hot, but no pump. So i am thinking its not the thermoblock, only the pump.

    Is this something i could replace myself? I am an engineer, so good with fixing things, and have a manual for the machine with exploded views.

    Does anyone on the forum have a spare steam pump which is in working order? I shudder to think how much Sunbeam will want.

    Cheers
    Paul

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  • A_M
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 292139332E4A0 link=1265835844/1#1 date=1265841733
    Hi 02Thief,

    At a month old I wouldnt be mucking around.

    I would take it back to the purchase point and demand a replacement.

    Chris
    AND

    Originally posted by 1E223F242E2F382D252E4A0 link=1265835844/2#2 date=1265846379
    Originally posted by 696B0D31303C3F590 link=1265835844/0#0 date=1265835844
    Im hoping its something I can fix/clean
    Not likely.


    Originally posted by 7179616B76120 link=1265835844/1#1 date=1265841733
    At a month old I wouldnt be mucking around.

    I would take it back to the purchase point and demand a replacement.
    Ditto.

    Pump is failing / switch is loose / Scale ... bits in the steam path.

    TAKE it BACK.. Call Sunbeam.

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  • Thundergod
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Originally posted by 696B0D31303C3F590 link=1265835844/0#0 date=1265835844
    Im hoping its something I can fix/clean
    Not likely.


    Originally posted by 7179616B76120 link=1265835844/1#1 date=1265841733
    At a month old I wouldnt be mucking around.

    I would take it back to the purchase point and demand a replacement.
    Ditto.

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  • cksyd
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    Re: EM6910 Steam broken

    Hi 02Thief,

    At a month old I wouldnt be mucking around.

    I would take it back to the purchase point and demand a replacement.

    Chris

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