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  • #46
    Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

    Originally posted by 0008101A07630 link=1290589420/14#14 date=1290663623

    Some interesting coloured cr#p came out too.
    Because I like to live dangerously....I let some of the Sunbeam descaler (tablet), run through the Steam Wand for about 20secs yesterday while I was doing a general descale.

    Some very yucky green (like mucus) came out.....

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    • #47
      Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

      That IS living dangerously Gaza,

      Keep us informed as to how the machine copes...

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      • #48
        Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

        Originally posted by 5275747F696E455D7B607B1A0 link=1290589420/45#45 date=1292121705
        Originally posted by 0008101A07630 link=1290589420/14#14 date=1290663623

        Some interesting coloured cr#p came out too.
        Because I like to live dangerously....I let some of the Sunbeam descaler (tablet), run through the Steam Wand for about 20secs yesterday while I was doing a general descale.

        Some very yucky green (like mucus) came out.....
        Crap from around teh Steam Valve up the top ;D

        Another reason I also mod teh steam valve and put in a blead 8-)

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        • #49
          Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

          This particular machine (4th) has been the longest lasting, and most robust. Original purchase Sept 05.

          1st 6900 replaced by Sunbeam under warranty for Steam Wand failure (replaced with a 6900)
          2nd 6900 replaced by Sunbeam under warranty for Steam Wand failure (replaced with a 6910)
          3rd 6910 replaced by Sunbeam out of initial 12 Month warranty for Pump failure (replaced with 6910)
          4th 6910....going strong since May 2008 with no major issues (me saying this is further proof I like to live dangerously)  ;D

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          • #50
            Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

            I have been having this problem since day one (machine is less than two weeks old).

            I called up Sunbeam and explained that I could hear the pump but the steam was not consistent. The pump would tick away and the sound was okay. However, the steam output would vary throughout the steaming process - the steam would be either: weak, strong and nothing at all.

            This made it impossible for me to get a velvety texture (I havent had any issues with milk texturing with an old em5800 and my inlaws rancillo)

            I thought it might have been a blockage, but Sunbeam suggested that I run the steam and water wand simultaneously to get rid of any air locks - but the results were the same.

            I eventually ran some cafetto restore descaler (twice!) without any improvements [I didn’t take AM’s advice as per other threads with doing this outside - i was lazy and opened up all the windows instead]. I’m not too sure what’s in the Restore Descaler, but some of it did get into my lungs and it was pretty nasty; made me cough and everything!)

            In the end, I took my machine back to Myer (last night actually) and they were able to swap the unit over without having to send it away for a repair  

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            • #51
              Re: 6910 - is this the end ?

              There is a reason why Sunbeam do not advise !!!

              Originally posted by 4D4E5B5D575F524E5F504A4D3E0 link=1290589420/49#49 date=1292373988
              I eventually ran some cafetto restore descaler (twice!) without any improvements [I didn’t take AM’s advice as per other threads with doing this outside - i was lazy and opened up all the windows instead]. I’m not too sure what’s in the Restore Descaler, but some of it did get into my lungs and it was pretty nasty; made me cough and everything!)
              When experienced CSérs provide any sort of a Warning etc.. It is for good reason.

              However, at least your honest and others may learn!!!

              Originally posted by 4D4E5B5D575F524E5F504A4D3E0 link=1290589420/49#49 date=1292373988
              In the end, I took my machine back to Myer (last night actually) and they were able to swap the unit over without having to send it away for a repair
              That is a good outcome...

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