Disassembly of coffee outlet nozzle Krups Nespresso XN100 coffee maker due to clogging, losing excess water.

Guide covers disassembly of the side covers of the KRUPS Nespresso XN100 coffee machine.

In this machine, removing the covers is mandatory, in order to be able to disassemble the movable front, 'coffee outlet nozzle', the covers hide a small gap, around the contour of the cover, on both sides, via which the front is disassembled by prying.

First "Secret" of this machine, the capsule press lever has to be in a certain position—completely closed, otherwise the side covers can't be removed.

The covers only come off in this position, since the cover has a cutout on the right side and the handle supports must align with that cutout.

To remove the two side screws we use a T10 Torx screwdriver, included in the IFIXIT screwdriver bit kit...

The covers of this machine do not use screws, so you have to pry them with a spatula or prying tool, carefully all along the contour of the machine.

With the lid unlatched along its entire length, on both sides, and the handle placed in the cover removal position (capsule press closed), we are left with two latches in the shape of a square ring that joins one lid to the other at the top. We must open the V-shaped lid as if it were a book, since they can break.

I wasn't able to take a specific photo of this detail, so I mark the area of ​​the upper latches in one of the previous photos.

So far the part of removing the covers, in another Guide. I continue with the disassembly of the coffee outlet parrot spout, where the clogs are generated.

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Continuation of the previous Guide, which detailed the removing the covers. Fault: The machine leaks excess water into the inner housing, more than the coffee it puts out.

We must remove the covers on this machine, to gain access to remove the Nozzle. In other machines the front can be removed easily without first removing the covers. On this one, the manufacturer covered the opening slit where you can insert a thin blade to remove the front—with the covers.

As can be seen in the photos, the blade cannot access the junction between the front and the rest of the machine. It would otherwise be very easy to clean.

Before disassembling the machine, it doesn't hurt to check the coffee spout with a mirror and flashlight, and try to clean it, with a small round brush. It will almost certainly have to be disassembled, but we have nothing to lose by trying it.

I'm sorry I don't have a specific photo of this part.

Photo 3: Cleaning brushes, for sale on Aliexpress

Once the covers have been removed, to remove the front, we must place it in the 'fully open' position. So it's best to reposition the handle.

Without the red covers, using a thin-blade; insert it 2 or 3 mm and pry it at 9 o'clock (left) and 3 o'clock (right), like a clock face. I could not take a photo of this step... (having only two hands)

It is similar to what is explained in Step 4 of this Guide.

I am sorry, this was a quick, improvised repair, not done on my usual table, so I couldn't take all the detailed photos I would have liked to. Photo 1, marked the points where to pry. BEWARE, the red covers must be removed.

Photo 2: View of the side catches or anchors, the front has four latches and tabs.

View of the front and its four latches and tabs.

After the front has been removed, we can see the nozzle inside. 'The coffee outlet parrot beak' where clogs occur.

It is secured at three points, two on the sides and one on the top, to remove it we pry a bit using a small screwdriver.

First—On the left side, using a flat screwdriver, unlatch the square 'ring' from the black tab.

Second—We carry out the same operation on the right side.

Third—Once the two sides have been unlatched, we can unlatch the nozzle from the upper part.

With the white nozzle or mouthpiece removed, a 'Monster' appears. Why do I call it monster? I explain in Step 12.

Like many Nespresso coffee machine designs, in this one the coffee outlet nozzle is divided into two parts, the upper part, which has a type of ramp made of plastic leading to two outlet holes...

...And the overflow or lower part, which leads to two different holes, sometimes separated from the two upper ones, by a plastic barrier.

As in all machines with this doubled design, the lower part becomes almost completely clogged, preventing out-flow of coffee, so the liquid, unable to come out normally, overflows towards the back, falling into the case.

The entire inside of the piece must be cleaned thoroughly with water and a brush.

This entire part must be cleaned perfectly and thoroughly, with water and a hard bristle toothbrush.

TIP: In the aforementioned guide, I removed the 'round piece', the fine screen through which the coffee is filtered, to remove it you have to apply pressure and thus is a risk damaging or scratching it: if you can avoid disassembling it, it is better.

This disassembly and cleaning, depending on the state of wear of the machine, does not solve the problem 100%, it will still leak a little water, but it does mitigate it to a large extent and you will be able to continue using the machine.