Nespresso Delonghi EN 95.R coffee machine Cleaning parrot beak coffee outlet clogged (Leaks coffee into case).

This disassembly and repair applies to the NESPRESSO Delonghi EN 95.R COFFEE MACHINE and similar models, it is applicable to many other models.

This repair is needed when the coffee outlet at the "Parrot Beak" becomes clogged or partially clogged. When coffee residue in one of the two interior 'ramps' for coffee exit are blocked, it overflows to the inside, ending up inside the device "THE MACHINE LEAKS WATER AND COFFEE"

In testing whether the problem was a clog, in the "parrot beak" I saw coffee drip inside, under the capsule press. In this case it squirted occasionally, so before going any further I took the opportunity to clean it... and while doing so make this guide.

The disassembly "of the Parrot's Beak" in this particular machine is very simple, all that's needed is a small knife with a thin blade, and no teeth. Just prying on the two sides.

We insert the thin knife-blade between the black casing and the silver trim, on both sides of the 'parrot's beak' black cover. Once the blade is inserted we lightly pry to forty-five degrees at the Nine o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

The disassembly "of the Parrot's Beak" in this particular machine is very simple, all that's needed is a small knife with a thin blade, and no teeth. Just prying on the two sides.

Explanatory video.

Once unlatched, we use our fingernails, moving the 'beak' towards the front and tilting it downward.

Once removed we can see the two side latches.

Demonstration of how we pried the sides, at forty-five degrees.

photos of the inside of the 'parrot's beak', I advise you to use a flashlight. In these cases it is very useful, as we see, the beak has two ramps, (this one is quite clean despite the coffee residues present), the clog usually occurs in the lower ramp, jamming the two lower holes of the four that the exit point has.

With the flashlight, we examine the state of the fixed part of the parrot's beak, we see quite a lot of coffee residue has accumulated.

Now we check the holes, (In this case they have residue, but aren't clogged), I've already mentioned that this machine was not particularly bad; I found one with three of the four holes clogged.

This step varies on an individual basis, my advice is if you are not clear about it and/or you do not have a thin metal rod to make a punch: DO NOT DO IT SINCE IT ISN'T NECESSARY, YOU CAN DO THE CLEANING ANOTHER WAY.

In this example I used a homemade tool made with a razor handle and a thin steel rod WITH A BLUNT TIP.

I started to disassemble the screen where the capsule rests.

ATTENTION IF WE DO NOT WANT TO DISASSEMBLE THE SCREEN, YOU CAN GO DIRECTLY TO STEP 16. Photo 1: View using a flashlight, of the center hole through which we will insert the homemade tool or a rod to push the screen.

We insert the tool and push, it is not easy, but the round screen with holes pops out.

IF WE DO NOT WANT TO DO THIS STEP, we can skip it, and instead clean the screen under running water using a HARD BRISTLE toothbrush. It isn't perfect, but it is quite good.

View of the disassembled screen, we can easily remove it from the bottom, and see the hole without the screen. Using a flashlight we can check if it is clogged or not.

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Examine the screen with a flashlight and clean it with plenty of water, using a HARD bristle toothbrush.

View of the sieve, after cleaning.

We can clean the immovable parts without disassembling anything further, by tilting the machine forty-five degrees in the sink. We will use a small stream of water and a HARD bristle toothbrush, to clean and brush the entire interior and exterior.

If we chose not to dismantle the screen, in steps 11 - 12, it is in this way with the machine inclined and the toothbrush, we can clean it without removal.

With the machine tilted as in the photos at forty-five degrees, taking care that water only enters the capsule opening. Even if other parts get wet, there is no risk of damaging the machine. BE CAREFUL; DON'T SOAK IT MORE THAN NECESSARY.

We see how carefully, now tilting the machine to one side we can continue cleaning. Be careful not to soak it excessively.

Reassembling the screen once the machine is dry: We must align it since on the sides at 9 o'clock and at 3 o'clock it has some small tabs or protrusions that must sit into small indentations, we will place it from the bottom. So, THE DISC HAS A 'CORRECT POSITION" BE CAREFUL TO ALIGN IT WHEN IT TIMES TO POSITION IT.

With a flashlight check the inside, to position things and see how things lie, I use a mirror with flashlight from Aliexpress, very economical and very useful for inspecting coffee makers.

Now it's time to clean the parrot's beak, again using a HARD toothbrush. We can also use a small painter's brush, since the lower holes are in a fairly narrow gap (and plenty of water).

Only when the coffee residue is very dry and caked would we use a fine screwdriver or round toothpicks to scrape off the coffee remains... Without damaging the parts.

Before replacing the "parrot's beak", we install the screen, taking into account the tabs mentioned in step 18, we place the part, and apply pressure on the inside, above and below while at the same time using our fingers outside as a clamp to press with more force.

In the photos you can only see a hand up or down. (When I used both at the same time, no photo was possible, but with them the screen will fit.)

In this step, we can test the machine, but it's normal for some water to spill inside, since the coffee comes out in spurts.

Now to finish up it's time to replace the 'parrot's beak'.

First: We fit the lower projection by inserting it into the housing.

Second: Once the lower part is in position, we tilt the part. (opposite disassembly)

Third: We arrange the part so the two latches/hooks are in front of the tabs that will secure them.

Fourth: Once it is properly aligned, apply a little pressure and it will pop into it's proper position.

Machine ready

We test it, using a flashlight, we can see if we have water leaking, while making a coffee. BE CAREFUL: IF YOU REUSE A USED CAPSULE, it is normal for water to leak, I suggest you use a new capsule.

Apart from the clogging problem explained, this machine has the typical wear problem of Nespressos from years of use. The problem is when inserting the capsule it falls out. As an experiment to try solving it, this time I came up with a piece of thin heat shrink tubing (yellow so you can see it better).

Glued on one of the sides, it is just a test to see if it holds the capsule a little so it doesn't fall to the bottom. On the right side in the opening, using a cutter I made light marks at forty-five degrees.

It is not 100% effective, but it does retain the capsule much better than before. As I said "only a test". If it is satisfactory, I will modify this part of the guide and let you know. I hope this guide is useful to you, since that is the intent.

Guide where I explain the repair