You may need this part if:
No water is coming from the group - the solenoid valve could be blocked with lime or debris.
Water is constantly dripping from the group when steaming the milk.
Regular machine descaling will prevent this from getting blocked.
You will need Teflon tape and spanners to replace this .
Takes 10 - 20 min to replace
This part contains the ascaso solenoid coil and valve.
NOTE: When fitting this solenoid valve - take note of the arrow - it should be pointing away from the boiler. See your old one, if you reverse the valve by mistake - it wont work and you will have redo.
Fits:
Ascaso Steel
ascaso Kap models with new thermoblock.
Replacing the valve: - Allow 15-30 min
- You will need PTFE Sealing Tape and Spanners to replace this.
- Make sure that the machine is plugged out 1st
- Remove silicon tube and ss nut
- Slide off the electro valve - (Take note of where the wires go if removing the wires)
- Remove both nuts holding the elbow fittings.
- Finally, remove the old solenoid valve.
- Remove the elbow fittings from old valve: Fittings are glued with thread locker, so you can use boiling water to melt the glue and make removal easier.
- Insert new elbow fittings with Teflon tape
- Put everything back and check for leaks
When fitting this solenoid valve - take note of the arrow - it should be pointing away from the boiler. See your old one, if you reverse the valve - it won't work and you will have to redo
Galway, Ireland
