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Hi all, I bought a second hand em6910 a couple of weeks back. Guy swore it was in perfect working order. Got it home, switched on ok but no water or steam would come out. Took the water tank out, put it back in again. Still the same. Switched it off and on again and it started working. I have another em6910 and it makes a very different sound to it. The machine now is not producing any water. Am intending to take it to the sunbeam repairer to look at it this weekend but just wanted to check if there was anything I could try before doing that. Noidle suggested I try turning on both steam and water but that didn't work. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Stuff it, imma get a 2nd hand gaggia classic instead!Comment
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Hi Townsy
Sorry to see you haven't had a reply to your question yet - I held off replying as I was not sure if the switch could be replaced by only removing the steam knob and bezel or if the top of the machine has to be removed as well, and was hoping someone who had done it this way would come back with an answer.
I have replaced a switch on one of my machines but did it while the top was off, which involves quite a bit of work, so it would be more convenient to do it via the steam knob opening if this is possible.
If you use a Jaycar replacement switch you would need to solder the existing leads to it and possibly sleeve them with heatshrink. You would also need to check that the actuator lever is the same length as the original so that it switches correctly with the cam. I used a cheap Ebay switch and had to cut the lever to length. Care also needs to be taken when soldering these switches as it is easy to overheat them and damage the mech inside - it may be possible to use connectors instead.
Also, be aware that your problem may not be due to the switch - can you hear it clicking when you turn the steam knob? You may also be able to get the probes of a multimeter onto the terminals in situ to check it's contact resistance.
If you do resort to removing the top of the machine first take care when lifting it on and off as it is a fairly tight fit over the switches and it is easy to break them or the mounting pins.
Sorry I couldn't give you a more definite answer but I hope it helps.
TrevComment
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You're a good guy, trev.
Thanks for the tips!Comment
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Hi ...first timer
I have an EM6910 and im having trouble with it. When I start to make the coffee it sounds fine but then the sound goes quiet and the machine seems like it cant force the water thru. water is fine with no handle in there and pressure is good. Also works with double filter basket in but not with dual floor basket. I have tried to clean it but still wont work. Also my pressure gauge isnt working.
Any help would be great. ThanksComment
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Hi riddo61 and welcome
Sorry to see you have not had a reply yet but hopefully I can be of some help.
There are a few things which could be causing your problems so a few tests are needed to isolate the fault.
You said you have tried a clean and I would presume this is with the cleaning disk and a tablet or Cafetto in the basket.I would also suggest you try a brew thermoblock descale using vinegar solution in the water tank as per the manual. While doing a clean or backflush (not descale) watch to see if the solenoid valve is operating correctly and releasing a spurt of water into the back of the tray at the end of the pressurising cycle.
Once you have tried this let me know how you get on and I will give you some other suggestions if not successful.
Good luck
TrevComment
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I notice you say, "works with double filter basket in but not with dual floor basket". If you can make an espresso using the double basket, then stick with this. Search here on Coffee Snobs forums for plenty of feedback about using dual floor baskets - they are not popular! The general advice is to bin them (or to have them modified to remove the floor with only a single pin-hole).Originally posted by riddo61 View Post
That pin hole may be your problem - did you use the little pin tool to poke around and unblock it?
There is a gap between the walls of dual floor filter baskets - a lot of crud can accumulate there. Another reason to avoid them.Comment
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Thx mate. I appreciate itComment
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Hi Folks my machine has not skipped a beat for at least 6 years now,touch wood. But I noticed the water pump sounds like it is straining and pulsating while extracting, the sounds are not its usual. Anyway it can take 2 runs to get a full 60ml shot, so i am wondering if it is the pump saying bye bye or it needs further cleaning etc
After a descale and back wash [sunbeam stuff] it is not any better. The grind is my usual so nothing changed there. The calc filter is a few years old too is that a possibility, can they be reused or refilled without replacement?
Any ideas thanksComment
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Yea you need a new pump. Pulsing/surging and poor output is common on these machines after a few years.
Some people say you can soak the anti-calc in a salt water solution to recharge it but I've never tried it or know if it really works. They're only around $20 to replace anyway.Comment
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Are they any easy fix for the average DIYer or is it a service appointment?Originally posted by noidle22 View PostComment
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Hi guys. New to the forum. First time poster.
Just got a 2nd hand 6910. It fires up ok.
Couple of questions.
There is a constant blinking red light near the water window. What does that mean?
How do I know it's up to temp to use? Apart from the one red and 3 greens up top?
Thanks very much.
D.Comment
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The blinking red light indicates water container is empty. Top strip of lights on steady indicates ready. The user manual is available to download online, try a Google search.Comment
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Hi Tampit. Newish to forum, 6910 is my first machine. Can I ask for a DVD if you still have them? Happy to pay for post.Originally posted by TampIt View Post
Thanks. Will PM you should it be affirmed.Comment
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