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    My 3 year old EM6910 has a problem. It would not set itself. That is, when machine switched on, the power button light flashes as normal, but it just did not set itself to indicate its ready for use(ie.power button would not stop flashing). Thinking the problem was faulty PCB, replaced said part, but to no avail. Any suggestions on other possible solution.

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    Re: EM6910 not setting itself

    Originally posted by 47555F5D140 link=1292624538/0#0 date=1292624538
    My 3 year old EM6910 has a problem. It would not set itself. That is, when machine switched on, the power button light flashes as normal, but it just did not set itself to indicate its ready for use(ie.power button would not stop flashing). Thinking the problem was faulty PCB, replaced said part, but to no avail. Any suggestions on other possible solution.
    What is ya location ?

    Which PCB did you replace ?

    Depending on teh flash rate and other symptoms it could also be that a thermal fuse has failed or A Thermistor disconnected and thus NO feedback to either Steam or Group.

    What is ya background as this is playing in the 240V area and should not be done unless Electrical Standards and Safety are met.

    Power flashing red:

    = Either Thermistor disconnected from PCB, reconnect
    = Thermoblock did not reach specified temperature within specified time, Replace MAIN PCB (Software issue)
    = Either Thermistor unable to read correct temperature, Replace thermistor

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    • #3
      Re: EM6910 not setting itself

      Thanks for the reply. I am in Adelaide. PCB replacement was part# EM6910114

      Power flashing GREEN

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      • #4
        Re: EM6910 not setting itself

        Originally posted by 0C1E14165F0 link=1292624538/2#2 date=1292633672
        Power flashing GREEN
        In heating mode...

        If never gets to RED and stable then - Thermister or an element has blown OR thermal fuse.

        My guess is a Thermistor or Thermoblock... 5 min to see if either Steam OR Group get Hot or NOT...

        If your not ELECTRICAL or Electronics trained / Qualified. You can cause more problems AND or cause damage to machine and or self.



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        • #5
          Re: EM6910 not setting itself

          The Group Head gets hot quite quickly.

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          • #6
            Re: EM6910 not setting itself

            Originally posted by 7163696B220 link=1292624538/4#4 date=1292642910
            The Group Head gets hot quite quickly.
            And teh STEAM block ???

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            • #7
              Re: EM6910 not setting itself

              No, the STEAM block not heating up.

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              • #8
                Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                Originally posted by 0012181A530 link=1292624538/6#6 date=1292654809
                No, the STEAM block not heating up.
                Then as stated....

                It will be in the steam cct

                Steam Thermister,  Steam Theremal fuse, Element in Steam block or the Steam OT thermostat...

                I have a spare Steam Thermoblock and a few other bits, if needed... PM me.

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                • #9
                  Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                  Thank you so much for the advice AM. Ill see what I can do from my end, I will keep your kind offer in mind. As I said, thanks for the replies.

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                  • #10
                    Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                    Originally posted by 06141E1C550 link=1292624538/8#8 date=1292659203
                    Thank you so much for the advice AM. Ill see what I can do from my end, I will keep your kind offer in mind. As I said, thanks for the replies.
                    And the outcome is ?

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                    • #11
                      Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                      I now have the same problem.

                      Same symptoms as described. Light flashing and does not indicate ready.
                      Machine gets hot after a while.
                      Am not electrically or mechanically minded so i am going to take it to FiveSenses Coffee to get it fixed.
                      May get it thoroughly serviced while its there too. Will see what Ashley says.

                      Will let everyone here know of the outcome...costs, what got replaced etc. so that you are informed of how this process goes from my experience.

                      Gary at G.

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                      • #12
                        Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                        Dropping it off tommorow. Will let everyone know how long it took too.

                        Quoted worse case scenario (replacing steamer thermoblock) quoted at $180. Forgot to ask whether the initial inspection ($75) is included, but i suspect its not.

                        Quoted turn around is 3-5 days.

                        Gary at G.

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                        • #13
                          Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                          Dropped machine off last Thursday 6th Jan. Have not heard from them despite calling twice. They said they will get in contact with me but so far have not.
                          Not a good omen from a reputable company.

                          Im sure someone out there has gone through the same situation.

                          Have been very polite in my calls to them as being impatient is not good for a pleasant outcome.

                          To be continued....

                          Gary at G

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                          • #14
                            Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                            Originally posted by 253F323321372F2525560 link=1292624538/10#10 date=1294810123
                            Same symptoms as described. Light flashing and does not indicate ready.
                            Machine gets hot after a while.
                            Am not electrically or mechanically minded so i am going to take it to FiveSenses Coffee to get it fixed.
                            May get it thoroughly serviced while its there too. Will see what Ashley says.

                            Will let everyone here know of the outcome...costs, what got replaced etc. so that you are informed of how this process goes from my experience.
                            Fingers crossed for you...

                            I have seen strange things happen when sensors go Open OR one of the safety cut-outs / thermal fuses trip....

                            Would be handy to know is both problems (SAKI and Gary at Gala) have the same fix ?

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                            • #15
                              Re: EM6910 not setting itself

                              Interesting. My machine has just done the same thing. Its about 3 years old as well.

                              I was going to tinker around with it myself to see what was wrong, but I might just drop it off at the service centre...

                              Im wondering if its time to upgrade. Ive replaced the group collar three times and now this. Its been a great machine though...

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