Hello!
New to the forum.
I’ve read all the posts about BES860 trying to find anything that explains my issue with my machine but so far either there is no follow up from the OP on suggested fixes from other forum members or there simply is no reply to said OP.
So here goes, another post about BES860 with solenoid issues and machine turning off. My unit was purchased in AUS in 2012 and brought to Sweden (we didn’t have Breville or Sage here at that time and we use the same voltage (220-240)).
Issue:
When turning the machine on everything sounds and acts normal. When the thermocoil is done heating all buttons illuminate. When I press either 1 or 2 the 3-way solenoid flickers and buzzes. Some, very, little water drops out of the group head when this happens. Next when I terminate the extraction I’m trying to do the 2-way solenoid makes the same sound but the machine turns off suddenly in the middle of the process of relieving pressure from the group head.
Furthermore the machine can suddenly turn off during grinding. I can’t see any problems (burning, cracks etc) on the PCB either, all the connections seems to be okay.
Fixes so far:
I’ve changed both of the solenoids on the assy but did not buy a complete kit just the separate 2-way and 3-way valves incl. electrical unit so they are fresh from Germany, same brand as original OLAB, manufactured May 2021. I’ve given the whole assy a clean and dunked it in water and vinegar, totally disassembled. I’ve blown thru all the water hoses and passages to find any blockage but haven’t so far, I’ve noticed water coming out or air being blown in the group head or any other connection where I was expecting air/residue water coming out so no blockage detected.
What works:
Steam from the steam wand is coming out as normal and you can hear the pump working with it’s rhythmical pumping.
I’ve read different posts and looked at websites and videos describing the usual suspects and how to change them. I’ve done the work but still there is something not working properly as I can’t get a shot or even just a little water from the group head.
Links:
https://wiki.jmehan.com/plugins/serv.../view/21135518
https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equ...pon-extraction
Please help me get this machine back to life. I’m dying for an espresso!
Regards, Kerim
New to the forum.
I’ve read all the posts about BES860 trying to find anything that explains my issue with my machine but so far either there is no follow up from the OP on suggested fixes from other forum members or there simply is no reply to said OP.
So here goes, another post about BES860 with solenoid issues and machine turning off. My unit was purchased in AUS in 2012 and brought to Sweden (we didn’t have Breville or Sage here at that time and we use the same voltage (220-240)).
Issue:
When turning the machine on everything sounds and acts normal. When the thermocoil is done heating all buttons illuminate. When I press either 1 or 2 the 3-way solenoid flickers and buzzes. Some, very, little water drops out of the group head when this happens. Next when I terminate the extraction I’m trying to do the 2-way solenoid makes the same sound but the machine turns off suddenly in the middle of the process of relieving pressure from the group head.
Furthermore the machine can suddenly turn off during grinding. I can’t see any problems (burning, cracks etc) on the PCB either, all the connections seems to be okay.
Fixes so far:
I’ve changed both of the solenoids on the assy but did not buy a complete kit just the separate 2-way and 3-way valves incl. electrical unit so they are fresh from Germany, same brand as original OLAB, manufactured May 2021. I’ve given the whole assy a clean and dunked it in water and vinegar, totally disassembled. I’ve blown thru all the water hoses and passages to find any blockage but haven’t so far, I’ve noticed water coming out or air being blown in the group head or any other connection where I was expecting air/residue water coming out so no blockage detected.
What works:
Steam from the steam wand is coming out as normal and you can hear the pump working with it’s rhythmical pumping.
I’ve read different posts and looked at websites and videos describing the usual suspects and how to change them. I’ve done the work but still there is something not working properly as I can’t get a shot or even just a little water from the group head.
Links:
https://wiki.jmehan.com/plugins/serv.../view/21135518
https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equ...pon-extraction
Please help me get this machine back to life. I’m dying for an espresso!
Regards, Kerim

Thank you for your concern!
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