DeLonghi ESAM xxxx - (Different Types) replace grinder

Introduction

When the grindstones wear out, the coffee becomes thin and stale. With this grinder, replacing the grindstones is a bit difficult. The complete grinding mechanism is more expensive than the grinding stones themselves, but it is quite easy to replace. This guide shows you how.

What you need

Step 1 Preparations

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Pull the plug!
Remove the drip tray, the water tank and the pulp container.

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Step 2 Unscrew the rear panel

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The rear panel and side panels are attached with six phillips screws #2. Screw them out.

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Step 3 Remove right side panel

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Slide the right side panel about 2 cm to the back.
Then solve it.

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Step 4 Remove left side panel

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The left side is a bit stuck. Place a plastic opening tool in the gap between the front and left side panel above the opening for the water tank. Lift the gap slightly larger.
Then place the tool in the gap between the front and left side panel under the opening for the water tank. Increase the gap and push the side part about 2 cm to the rear.
Lift out the left side piece.

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Step 5 Remove rear panel

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Take out the rear panel.

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Step 6 Unscrew top cover

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The front panel is secured with four PH2 Phillips screws, two left and one right each. Turn it out.
Use a plastic opening tool to lever off the steam tap.
Carefully pull the front panel about 1 cm forward so that there is a gap between the top cover and the front panel,
Do not pull the front panel too far, it is still attached with different hoses and cables.

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Step 7 Remove top cover

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Two Phillips screws PH2 hold the lid at the back. Turn it out.
Lift the lid upwards.

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Step 8 Grinder

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Pull the flat connectors of the two black cables that lead to the grinder from the main circuit board.

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Step 9

The grinder is attached from above with three Phillips screws. The screws are somewhat hidden and you need a long-shafted screwdriver, possibly a flexible drive. Unscrew the three screws.
You can also dismantle the bean container beforehand.

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Step 10

Lift the grinder up and out. Pay attention to the two black cables.
If your spare part does not have a bean container, you still have to transfer it to the new part.

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