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Rancilio Silvia steamer problems

Postby simaomacaco on Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:46 am

Hello all,

I have a rancilio Silvia and have been using for around 1 hour per day for 4 months. This morning the steamer just stopped working. The machine still boils water and served us a great espresso, however, turning the steam knob has no effect at all.

Any ideas on what might be the problem?
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Postby HB on Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:14 am

I'm not sure what you mean by "stopped working". Is the wand clogged? If so, try poking the steam tip holes with a needle. Then press the hot water (middle) button with the steam valve open; the pump should force water out the steam wand.
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